california: Divorce Equity Buyouts - What Can Prevent Loan Approval?
- 02/05/21 03:19 PM
Pursuing a divorce amidst a global pandemic? Trying to retain ownership of the marital home and buy out your Ex? Surely, the Banks will go easy on you with lending guidelines, right? Not a chance. It’s been said that Banks will give you an umbrella when it’s sunny, then ask for it back when it rains. Translation, not only will Banks “not make it easy” when you are applying for a new loan under these conditions, but they will actually make it more difficult. Sadly, in many cases, perhaps the Borrower will make things more difficult on themselves unintentionally. Below are (2 comments)
california: Divorce Equity Buyout - How To Pursue When You Want To Keep The Home
- 12/15/20 11:01 AM
When Homeowners decide to pursue a divorce, it is fairly common for one of the Divorcing Homeowners to want to stay in (and retain) the home. For purposes of gender neutrality, we refer to the Spouse who wants to stay in the home as the "In Spouse" and the Spouse who departs the home as the "Out Spouse". With the above in mind, there is typically at least 1 mortgage secured by the "marital home" which is often in the names of BOTH spouses. In addition to wanting his/her share of the equity in the home, the "Out Spouse" will typically demand (1 comments)
california: The Value of a Certified Divorce Specialist (CDS)
- 12/08/20 01:08 PM
Divorce is one of the most traumatic transitions in life that someone can experience. Given the potential adversities financially, legally and/or emotionally, it is imperative that a Divorcing Client works with professionals specially trained to help someone going through this process.
Introducing the Certified Divorce Specialist (CDS®)
The CDS curriculum is administered by The National Association of Divorce Professionals (NADP) and covers an extensive amount of timely & relevant content aimed at training professionals to help their Divorcing Clients at a high level. As stated in their website, The Certified Divorce Specialist (CDS®) Training is for professionals in the legal, financial, mental health, and (0 comments)
california: Underwriting Guideline Update: Borrower Occupancy Restrictions & Considerations
- 12/30/10 03:41 AM
While basic understanding of the "book smarts" within the mortgage industry will help you understand specific terminology, loan programs, and features, there is so much more you will need to know in order to make an informed financial decision. My approach to providing education strives to further your understanding beyond the "book smarts" of the mortgage industry, and learn the valuable "street smarts" that will help you achieve the best possible results, while avoiding the most common pitfalls that non-informed Borrowers and Real Estate Professionals have experienced. The Mortgage Street Smarts of how the Lenders look at Borrower Occupancy when underwriting a loan:
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california: Mortgage Interest Rate Update 12-30-10 + Projected Trends
- 12/30/10 03:13 AM
While basic understanding of the "book smarts" within the mortgage industry will help you understand specific terminology, loan programs, and features, there is so much more you will need to know in order to make an informed financial decision. My approach to providing education strives to further your understanding beyond the "book smarts" of the mortgage industry, and learn the valuable "street smarts" that will help you achieve the best possible results, while avoiding the most common pitfalls that non-informed Borrowers and Real Estate Professionals have experienced. The Mortgage Street Smarts of where mortgage interest rates are going (and why): The following information is (1 comments)
california: Mortgage Interest Rate Update 12-28-10 + Projected Trends
- 12/28/10 03:50 AM
While basic understanding of the "book smarts" within the mortgage industry will help you understand specific terminology, loan programs, and features, there is so much more you will need to know in order to make an informed financial decision. My approach to providing education strives to further your understanding beyond the "book smarts" of the mortgage industry, and learn the valuable "street smarts" that will help you achieve the best possible results, while avoiding the most common pitfalls that non-informed Borrowers and Real Estate Professionals have experienced. The Mortgage Street Smarts of where mortgage interest rates are going (and why): The following information is (0 comments)
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