Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good orning Nina. COVID-19 has a hand in everything when it comes to timing. Good advice for home buyers and sellers. Enjoy your day!

Apr 13, 2020 05:04 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Wayne Martin good morning, Wayne... just totally amazing when you consider this virus has impacted every single aspect of our personal and professional lives. Happy Easter Monday.

Apr 13, 2020 05:14 AM
Wayne Zuhl
Remax First Realty II - Cranford, NJ
The Last Name You'll Ever Need in Real Estate

Great info - certainly challenging times, and there are people who can't afford to "wait it out" until things normalize. I hope you don't mind that I've shared this.

Apr 13, 2020 05:44 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Wayne and Jean Marie Zuhl hi Wayne and Jean Marie... mind? Of course I don't mind? I'm honored by the share and have already thanked you on your blog! But thank you again!

Apr 13, 2020 05:55 AM
Roy Kelley
Realty Group Referrals - Gaithersburg, MD

This is very good information to share with prospective mortgage borrowers.

Apr 13, 2020 06:07 AM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Good morning Nina Hollander - some people are scrambling now with these changes but some can wait for the new normal.

Apr 13, 2020 06:08 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co. Notary Services, retired Realtor

Great information Nina Hollander . #1 really surprised me. Who would have thought borrowing would cost more at this time.

Apr 13, 2020 06:09 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Roy Kelley hi Roy... so many things are changing as a result of this virus and it's important to keep our clients updated.

Apr 13, 2020 06:09 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Grant Schneider hi Grant... even when the "new normal" arrives, I'll just bet there will be changes we haven't yet anticipated.

Apr 13, 2020 06:10 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Bob "RealMan" Timm hi Bob... even though interest rates are low... anyone with poor credit will pay a premium both in rate and points. Lenders will be very risk averse right now.

Apr 13, 2020 06:12 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

The low interest rates have been keeping me very busy with refi docs as a NNA Certified Signing Agent Nina Hollander . Seeing these rates almost makes me want to go get a mortgage.

Apr 13, 2020 06:19 AM
Brian England
Vacasa - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

These are definitely important things to know and I agree that in this time buyers should be leaning on their agents and lenders ever more than they normally do.

Apr 13, 2020 06:57 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Nina,

As always, you share valuable and useful tips for anyone looking for anyone wanting to get a mortgage...Wishing you a delightful day.  A

Apr 13, 2020 07:18 AM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

Nina, Seems everything has changed, and this is great information for those needing to get a mortgage during this virus...

Apr 13, 2020 07:29 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Ron and Alexandra Seigel hi Alexandra... thank you. Things are changing quickly and it's really incumbent on us to keep our clients and prospects up-to-date. Happy Easter Monday!

Apr 13, 2020 07:32 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Brian England hi Brian... We need to keep reminding our clients and prospects that we want to be leaned on.

Apr 13, 2020 07:33 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400 good morning, Sheila and Larry... everything has changed and will continue to change for the forseeable future.

Apr 13, 2020 07:34 AM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

Before I even write a offer for a buyer I get them to get preapproved. It takes a little longer now but it shows the seller that you are serious. This is a great list that I can use in my daily practice, thank you...

Happy Monday morning  Nina Hollander 

Apr 13, 2020 07:58 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS hi Paul... unfortunately, getting pre-approved right now is not quite the slam dunk it was just a month or two ago... and there will be people who will find it hard to get approved. We really need to keep our clients and prospects apprised of how changes might affect their ability to buy or sell a house for the forseeable future.

Apr 13, 2020 08:00 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Los Angeles Pasadena 818.516.4393

Hello Nina - evidence of change in all kinds of ways is coming in our direction multiple times daily.   It makes sense that it will include obtaining a home mortgage.  A good reminder for prospective buyers/borrowers to be aware and be prepared.  More changes are likely. . . 

Apr 13, 2020 08:49 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Michael Jacobs hi Michael... no doubt in my mind that more changes are coming and will keep coming for a while.

Apr 13, 2020 09:34 AM
Kathy Streib
Room Service Home Staging - Delray Beach, FL
Home Stager - Palm Beach County,FL -561-914-6224

Hi Nina- so many questions that pop up during COVID-19. You've provided some good answers for those who might be seeking a mortgage. 

Apr 13, 2020 12:15 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Kathy Streib hi Kathy... I suspect that questions will keep popping up about every aspect of our business every day with no end in sight for now.

Apr 13, 2020 12:23 PM
Buzz Mackintosh
Mackintosh REALTORS - Frederick, MD
“Experience, reliable, leadership”

Great info, I'm seeing delays with Buyers on the other end of a home sale in NJ. Lender keeps pushing the approval process and not very forthcoming with information.

May 12, 2020 03:53 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Buzz Mackintosh hi Buzz... fortunately, I've got some lenders at my end who are delivering on a timely basis. But who knows how long that will last.

May 12, 2020 04:41 AM
Leanne Smith
Dirt Road Real Estate - Golden Valley, AZ
Relocation to NW AZ with elbow room & more freedom

Good morning and great, succinct recap of what is happening. Thank you Nina Hollander 

May 12, 2020 05:34 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Leanne Smith good morning, Leanne... I keep feeling I need to update this post already... changes seem to come about every week in the mortgage market.

May 12, 2020 05:39 AM