roswell: Don’t lose another bid!
- 01/30/18 10:39 AM
Don’t lose another bid! We’ll pay both the Buyer and Seller $1,000 each if we don’t close on time! I am licensed in AL, GA, FL, & TN for all of of your real estate needs. This offer is part of our On Time Closing Guarantee with this 15 day special now through the end of February! Contact me to get started! On Q Financial, Inc. is an Equal Housing Lender, NMLS 5645. On Q Financial's On Time Close Guarantee Program has restrictions and requirements. Not all loan programs apply. The 15-day closing guarantee offer expires on 2/28/18. Payment for missing closings will be paid … (2 comments)
roswell: Fannie Mae Eliminates 3% Down Mortgages
- 01/12/14 03:45 AM
In November 2013, Fannie Mae increased the minimum required down payment from 3% to at least 5% down on Primary Residences. This change was due in part to Qualified Mortgage and Ability to Repay regulations that went into effect on January 10, 2014.
The 5% minimum down payment requirement applies both to HomePath® and regular Conventional mortgages. HomeStyle® Renovation mortgages already required a 5% minimum down payment.
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roswell: Prospect Mortgage - Georgia Exclusive HomePath Program 11-20 Financed
- 09/15/12 02:49 AM
A brand new Fannie Mae HomePath® opportunity is now available to Georgia investors. The Fannie Mae HomePath® loan program has now been expanded to allow up to a total of 20 financed properties (including those currently being financed) under an exclusive Prospect Mortgage loan program. No other lender in the country can offer this special financing to GA buyers.
Only Prospect Mortgage gives you the opportunity to capitalize on both the below-market prices of foreclosures owned by Fannie Mae and the ability to carry financing on up to 20 investment properties for each investor. Most loan programs allow … (3 comments)
roswell: Refinance Today… Even If You Are Underwater on Your Georgia Mortgage!
- 07/10/12 12:09 PM
If you are underwater on your Georgia mortgage, owing more on your loan balance than your home is worth right now; you may be able to refinance to a lower interest rate under the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP). Refinancing now, while rates are at historic lows, may save you money each month on your mortgage payment! Loan-to-value ratios have recently been eliminated, meaning that it doesn’t matter how underwater you are on your mortgage!
To qualify for a Georgia HARP 2.0 refinance, borrowers must meet the following criteria: The mortgage must have been owned or guaranteed … (1 comments)
· Name/address of seller’s mortgage company · Name, contact phone#, and job title for the seller’s lender representative · Property address · Sales price · Seller contribution amount toward closing costs/pre-paids · Borrower’s name(s) · Expiration date of approval letter
If your short sale approval letter does not contain all of the above information, you may have a challenge with your mortgage approval.
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roswell: HUD Expands Identity of Interest Definition for FHA Mortgages
- 03/06/12 12:57 AM
For all FHA mortgages, HUD recently revised its Family Member definition for Identity of Interest. The definition of a family member, for purposes of Identity of Interest transactions has been expanded to include: · Brother, stepbrother · Sister, stepsister · Uncle · Aunt
These changes are in addition to the previous definitions including:
· Child, parent or grandparent · Spouse · Legally adopted son or daughter, including a child who is placed with the borrower by an authorized agency for legal adoption · Foster child
An identity of interest transaction is a … (2 comments)
roswell: Why Do Lenders Prefer a Short Sale Over a Foreclosure???
- 08/13/11 03:25 PM
Why do lenders prefer a short sale over a foreclosure is a common question asked by buyers and sellers. The reason all comes down to money. Any home owner that does a short sale or has a property go into foreclosure ends up costing their mortgage company a lot of money. When a seller does a short sale, it ends up costing the lender about 20-30% less than if they have to foreclosure. Maintaining a foreclosed property is an expensive understanding for a mortgage company. The legal fees associated with a foreclosure can be costly for the lender. They also have … (15 comments)
roswell: What Is A Short Sale?
- 08/13/11 12:54 PM
A home sale is classified as a "Short Sale" whenever it is sold for less than the amount owned on the mortgage and the mortgage lender accepts less than the full amount due on the outstanding balance. The seller must meet several criteria in order to qualify for a short sale? Some of those include: The seller must owe more on the home that its current value The seller must prove that the home cannot be sold for enough to satisfy the current outstanding mortgage(s) owed The seller must demonstrate that they are suffering from a financial hardship which leaves the … (3 comments)
roswell: Completed HAFA Short Sales Pass 10,000 Closings
- 08/13/11 12:04 PM
According to a recent article from HousingWire, completed HAFA Short Sales have now surpassed 10,000 closings. Since the Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives (HAFA) program was launched in April 2010, mortgage servicers have now completed 10,438 HAFA short sales through the end of June 2011. JPMorgan Chase tops the HAFA closed volume list. The lender has now completed almost 3,600 approved HAFA short sales through the program. In June 2011 alone, nearly 1,000 were completed. Wells Fargo comes in second place in completed HAFA short sales. They have completed over 3,100 HAFA transactions. Of those completed, nearly 700 were done in June 2011 alone. Bank … (6 comments)
roswell: GA Dream Debt to Income Ratio Limitations
- 08/06/11 10:59 AM
For buyers using the GA Dream Down Payment Assistance program, there are a variety of underwriting guidelines that the borrower must meet. Two of those are credit score and debt to income ratio (DTI). Like every mortgage loan program, GA Dream has a minimum credit score for each borrower. They also have a maximum debt to income ratio based on the borrower's credit score. For all Georgia Dream Loans, the Borrower must meet the following requirements: Middle FICO Score of 640 or more has a maximum 40/45 DTI Middle FICO Score of 620-639 has a maximum 35/35 DTI
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roswell: Can I Purchase After a Short Sale in Georgia?
- 08/06/11 06:12 AM
Can I purchase after a short sale in Georgia? That is a common question on the minds of many Georgia sellers in today’s market. The answer is, possibly. In December 2009, HUD announced guidelines under which a seller who has completed a short sale can buy a new home utilizing FHA financing. Short Sales According to FHA underwriting guideline, borrowers are not eligible for a new FHA loan if · They pursued a short sale on their principal residence simply to take advantage of declining market conditions, and purchase, at a reduced price, a similar or superior property … (3 comments)
roswell: New FHA Loan Limits for Fulton County, GA - Effective October 1, 2011
- 07/10/11 10:59 AM
The Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 raised the maximum conforming loan limit in the contiguous United States, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico to as high as $729,750. Of course, most counties across the country saw much lower loan limits. Conforming loan limits, which had been raised for many high-cost areas throughout the country to a maximum of $729,750, are expected to expire September 30, 2011. After this deadline, high-balance loans will once again be classified as "jumbo" and carry a higher interest rate. Once the maximum loan limits are lowered, the new FHA loan limit for Fulton County, GA … (2 comments)
roswell: How Do Delinquent Homeowners Association (HOA) Dues Affect FHA Mortgages?
- 07/03/11 08:22 AM
How Do Delinquent Homeowners Association (HOA) Dues Affect FHA Mortgages? As part of the FHA condo project approval process, various aspect of the Home Owner's Association must be evaluated. One such aspect is the delinquency rate of the current owners. FHA guidelines require that no more than 15% of the total units can be in arrears on their condominium association fee payments. Arrears is defined as more than 30 days past due. This does not include late fees or other administrative expenses. The 15% includes all units (occupied, investor, bank-owned, vacant). Should the delinquency percentage exceed 15%, exception requests may only be considered on a … (18 comments)
roswell: HAFA Short Sale Approval Criteria
- 07/01/11 03:08 PM
In an attempt to reduce the increasing number of foreclosures, the U.S. Treasury Department introduced a new federal program last year help to streamlines the short sale process. The program is designed to help home owners who can no longer afford to keep their homes. The Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives (HAFA) program began on April 5, 2010. It is currently set to end on December 31, 2012. HAFA is designed for homeowners who have applied to the Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP) for assistance, but have not had a success result with their loan modification program. Federal rules require servicers participating in HAMP to implement HAFA. For homeowners … (0 comments)
roswell: HomePath Renovation Financing For GA Fannie Mae REO's
- 05/14/11 05:36 AM
HomePath Renovating Financing is Here!!!! Prospect Mortgage is now one of the few lenders across the country to offer the HomePath Renovation financing option for Fanne Mae REO properties in Georgia. HomePath mortgages are only available for select Fannie Mae REO properties. Eligible HomePath properties can be found at www.HomePath.com. Maximum LTV: Primary Residence - 1-4 units - Max 97% LTV Second Home - 1 unit - Max 85% LTV Investment Property - 1 unit - Max 85% LTV Investment Property - 2-4 units - Max 75% LTV Eligible Property Types: SFR (Single Family Residence) - Attached and Detached Townhome Condo 2-4 … (3 comments)
roswell: HUD Temporary Flipping Waiver Extended Until December 31, 2011 for FHA Mortgages
- 03/10/11 01:05 PM
HUD has announced that its temporary waiver of the 90-day flipping restriction is now in effect until December 31, 2011. There are no changes to the Flip Waiver that was previously issued. The Flip Waiver is still subject to certain conditions. In order to be eligible for FHA financing, the mortgages must meet these conditions to take advantage of the waiver. The complete text of the waiver extension, including conditions the waiver is limited to, is available on the HUD website. Some of the Flip-Waiver provisions include: 1. The amount of the Rehab/Repair may not be added as part of the Seller's acquisition costs.2. 2nd … (2 comments)
In order to obtain the lower MI premium, the FHA Case number must be assigned on or before April 17, 2011. Since that date is a Sunday, the last business day will April 15, 2011......Tax Day. Coincidence maybe???? These changes all take effect just 6 months after HUD's last mortgage insurance premium change. The Upfront Mortgage Insurance Premiums will remain unchanged at this … (8 comments)
roswell: When Can I Get My Draw on My FHA 203K Streamline Mortgage?
- 02/13/11 03:05 PM
When can I get my draw funds disbursed on my FHA 203K Streamline mortgage? This is one very critical question that most borrowers fail to think about and ask upfront. When doing an FHA 203K Streamline Renovation mortgage, one very important aspect that many fail to consider is the draw process. Once you have closed on your FHA 203K mortgage, your draw funds will need to be disbursed so that your contractor can be paid. The Streamline 203K program allows for up to 50% of the renovation costs to be paid out up front prior to the work being completed. How the mortgage company … (2 comments)
When using an FHA 203K Renovation mortgage to purchase a home, there is a flow that needs to be followed. When the proper course is followed, the FHA 203K approval process goes much smoother.
For all of your FHA 203K financing needs, call (404) 591-2453.
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roswell: 580+ FICO FHA Lending Makes a Comeback
- 01/31/11 02:10 PM
Yes, it is true. FHA mortgages for 580+ FICO borrowers are making a comeback. In the last 2-3 years, the minimum credit score requirement for FHA loans has changed many times. Just a few short years ago, there was no minimum credit score required for an FHA mortgage. Soon, most all mortgage companies began requiring a 580+ minimum FICO. A while later, that minimum score requirement was raised to 620+. Last October, many lenders went to a 640+ FICO on all FHA mortgages. All of these changes were in response to the Secondary Mortgage market. While the Secondary Market in general has … (6 comments)
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