home buying: Mortgages 101: Lesson 1 - Prospect Mortgage Shaida Tafreshi Loan Officer Sherman Oaks, CA - 12/26/12 07:20 PM
 
Shaida Tafreshi Prospect Mortgage
Sherman Oaks, CA
NMLS 545194
 
Back to the Basics: Mortgages 101

Lesson: 1
 
The Most Common Loan Types Available
 
1. Conventional
  §  “Conforming Loan”- Loan Amounts Up to $417,000
  §    “High Balance Conforming Loan” – Loan amounts between $417,001 - $625,500

2.   FHA – Federal Housing Administration – Government Loan
    §    “Conforming FHA Loan” – Loan Amounts up to $417,000
    §     “High Balance FHA Loan” – Loan amounts between $417,001 - $729,750
 
3. Jumbo
    §     Anything above $625,000 and $729,750 respectively
 
PROS and CONS Between Conventional and FHA … (3 comments)

home buying: New Escrow December 2012 - Shaida Tafreshi Prospect Mortgage - Prospect Mortgage, LLC - 12/23/12 03:11 AM
 
Shaida Tafreshi  Prospect Mortgage
Los Angeles, CA
NMLS License CA 545194

One of my Many New Escrows This Holiday Season!

New Escrow this December… this gorgeous home is fully upgraded, located in the heart of Encino, and comes complete with a  secluded private yard, fountain pool, lounge area and plenty of greenery. One of the best features of this home is the private yard, pictured below with no neighbors facing in. 

This home is equiped with hardwood floors, a private master suite, and a brand new gourmet cooks kitchen including stainless steel appliances throughout! 



As … (0 comments)

home buying: Prospect Mortgage - Equity Requirement for Departing Residence - Can you Use Rental Income on your Departing Home? - Shaida Tafreshi Loan Officer Prospect Mortgage - 12/22/12 01:21 PM
Shaida Tafreshi - Prospect Mortgage
Loan Officer NMLS 545194

Lending Guidelines - Equity Requirement on Departing Residences in order to Count Rental Income for Qualifying Purposes

Did you know that if you are departing your primary residence or home, and are planning to purchase a new primary home, that you will need to have 30% equity in the departing residence in order to use rental income from that house to increase your purchasing power for your new home loan qualification. 

Without this 30% equity, you will have to qualify for not only the new mortgage, but the … (1 comments)

home buying: Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac – 2013 Loan Limits – Shaida Tafreshi Loan Officer Prospect Mortgage - 12/02/12 05:11 AM
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac- Maximum Conforming Loan Limits to Remain Unchanged in 2013

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Shaida Tafreshi – Loan Officer

NMLS #545194


The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced just days ago that the maximum conforming loan limits for 2013 are to remain unchanged from 2012. 
Who is FHFA and how do they relate to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac?
·         The Federal Housing Finance Agency is the institution governing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.  Fannie and Freddie’s sole purpose is to “expand affordable housing” and “bring global capital to local communities to serve … (4 comments)

home buying: Prospect Mortgage - Shaida Tafreshi Loan Officer - 11/05/12 01:49 PM
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Shaida Tafreshi Prospect Mortgage Loan Officer
Los Angeles, CA
NMLS# 545194
 
This post is a continuation of my last blog closing with the question: What is most important to you in a Loan Officer?
 
Here are some questions that I know myself, and many other Lenders, Brokers, Mortgage Bankers and Loan Officers out there would love to hear feedback on, from you realtors and borrowers alike.
For REALTORS: What is most important to you, as the real estate agent, when it comes to deciding who you refer your loans to / use as your lender?  
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Shaida Tafreshi

RPM Mortgage

Los Angeles, CA

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