Wednesday, December 29, 2021

Two Most Common Questions On Reverse Mortgages...

 Mortgage Broker AdvisorHello!

I wanted to address the two most common questions that we get regarding reverse mortgages…

Question: What happens if I die? Will the lender be taking my house?

Answer:   No. After you pass away, your heirs may pay the loan balance in full with cash or by refinancing the debt and they can keep your home.

Question: What happens if the loan balance becomes greater than the value of my home?

Answer:  No matter how large the loan balance becomes, you have the right to continue to live in the house. The lender cannot take over your home as long as it is your principal residence. Besides, you will NEVER owe the lender more than the value of your home. HUD will pay the shortage for you, If there is any.

That’s it for today!

I hope you have a great day! Thanks for reading!

Brett

 

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Monday, December 27, 2021

Who Can Gift You A Gift For A Down Payment On A House...

 Mortgage Broker AdvisorGood Morning!

Are you planning to use a gift for the down payment or closing costs when using a Conventional Loan?

Not just anyone can give you a gift.  Here is the list of acceptable donors that can give you a gift…

Relative, Defined As The Borrower’s Spouse, Child Or Other Dependent, Or By Any Other Individual Who Is Related To The Borrower By Blood, Marriage, Adoption, Or Legal Guardianship.  FiancĂ©, FiancĂ©e, Or Domestic Partner O Domestic Partner – An Unrelated Individual Who Shares A Committed Relationship With The Primary Wage Earner, Currently Resides In The Same Household As The Primary Wage Earner, And Intends To Occupy The Security Property With The Primary Wage Earner.

The Donor May Not Be Or Have Any Affiliation With The Builder, The Developer, The Real Estate Agent, Or Any Other Interested Party To The Transaction.

That’s it for today!

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Wednesday, December 22, 2021

No Money Down For This Mortgage...

 Mortgage Broker AdvisorHello!

There are many people that just don’t know the USDA loan program exists. …and, next to VA it’s probably the best loan available.

So, every now and then I like to restate the great aspects of this loan…

If you are looking for a home in the outer suburbs or in a rural area make sure your realtor knows about this great USDA 100% financing program.

Up to 100% of the Appraised Value – Total LTV of 102% –

No Down Payment Required

No Cash Reserve Requirement. No cash contribution requirement

Unlimited seller concessions

Unrestricted gifts, not necessary to document source, no seasoning

First time home buyers allowed, but not limited to first time home buyers

Completed Short Sales are NOT regarded as a foreclosure or negative credit. We will need a clear CAIVRS and an adequate letter of explanation

Collections over 1 year may not need to be paid (cannot be a pattern and depends upon credit score).

Non-traditional credit may substitute for lack of credit history

Repair Escrow financed in loan up to $10,000 or 10% of loan

If you have more questions about getting qualified for this program just shoot us an email or give us a call.

Have a good day today! …and thanks for reading.

Brett

 

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Monday, December 20, 2021

What Not To Do For A Lease With Option To Buy...

 Mortgage Broker AdvisorHello!

When you give someone option money at the onset of a lease option agreement – you are going to have to prove you gave that money when you get a loan to buy that house.

How do you prove it?

If it’s certified funds you need to keep a copy of the certified check.

If it was a personal check – you need to keep a copy of the canceled check (front and back).

Don’t give cash!

It's very difficult to prove that you gave someone cash.  If we can't prove it the underwriter won't give you credit for it.

That’s it for today!

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Monday, December 13, 2021

What To Do If You Can't Qualify For A Mortgage Today...

 Mortgage Broker AdvisorHello!

If you are wanting to purchase a home, but you aren’t able to qualify now – here’s what you need to do…

1) Isolate the reason you can’t get a mortgage now. (We can do this for you).

 

2) Make a plan to solve this problem.

If credit is the reason you can’t get a loan now – you need to know exactly where you are now.

…and, you need to know where you need to be for a loan.

We would like to help you create a plan.

I’ve seen many success stories of borrowers that had a plan to follow and did whatever it took to execute that plan. In a matter of a couple of months to six months, they are usually ready for a loan.

…not only that. It gives a person confidence and purpose when you have a clear goal, and a plan to achieve that goal.

So, contact us and we’ll help create a plan for you. …and the best part is that we do this as a free service to you!

That’s it for today!

Have a good day today! …and thanks for reading.

Brett

 

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Wednesday, December 8, 2021

New Limits For Reverse Mortgages...

 Mortgage Broker AdvisorHello!

As of January of 2022 FHA has said that the lending limit for Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (Reverse Mortgages) will be increased from $822,375 to $970,800 in all US counties.

The way property is appreciating in Texas this will allow more seniors to access their equity in their home without having to pay it back.

What Is A Reverse Mortgage?

Reverse Mortgages allow a homeowner to convert a portion of the value in their home into cash.  No repayment is required until the borrower(s) no longer use home as their principal residence.

Some requirements on Reverse Mortgages...

All Borrowers MUST BE 62 years of age, or older.
Must occupy the home as your principal residence.
No credit, income or health requirements to qualify.
Social Security & Medicare benefits are not affected.
No Taxes are paid on Cash from Reverse Mortgages.
Cash may be used for any purpose, no restrictions.
You keep the title and may sell your home at any time.
No repayment for as long as you occupy your home.

If you or someone you know needs a Reverse Mortgage please contact our offices.  We will be delighted to help you!

That's it for today!

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Monday, December 6, 2021

How To Buy An Investment Property With No Income Documentation...

 Mortgage Broker AdvisorHello!

Did you know we have a mortgage program that doesn't require any income documentation when purchasing an investment property?

We do!  It's called a Debt Service Coverage Loan.  And, the rent from the property is the only income you need.  No tax returns, or paystubs needed.

It's still possible to get rates in the 3's on this program.

If you are looking to acquire an investment property - contact our offices and we can get you some numbers on your situation.

 
That's it for today!
 
Thanks for reading!
 
Brett
 

Wednesday, December 1, 2021

Options For Paying Your Property Taxes...

 Mortgage Broker AdvisorHello!

Your property tax bill is most likely out by now.

There are two issues I see every year with regard to property taxes. …Issues that put people in tough spots.

1) Some people who have non escrowed loans just don’t have the money saved up to pay their property taxes. …They might have had the money, but had to use it in an emergency. …or any number of other things.

 

2) Some people have an escrow account on their mortgage – but their mortgage company didn’t collect properly. This often results in an arrearage… Which means your payments go way up until the escrow is caught up.

If you are in either one of these situations – there’s usually an easy fix for it. …Refinancing.

We can often refinance someone in either one of these situations, and we pay the property taxes through the new refinance loan.. …Not only that, but usually at a lower rate and payment than they have now.

Please let us know if you have more questions about how this refinance works.

That’s it for today!

Have a good day today! …and thanks for reading.

 
Brett
 

Monday, November 29, 2021

It Takes Almost 20 Years For This To Happen...

 Mortgage Broker AdvisorHello!

Here is something to consider if you were thinking about refinancing from a 30 year mortgage to a 15 year mortgage…

It takes 19 years and 4 months to pay your principal down by half on a 30 year amortization.

Recommended action…

If you can handle a slightly higher mortgage payment it’s a smart play to refinance to a 15 year mortgage!

If you would like to see if you qualify for a mortgage right now – just contact our office and we'll be happy to help you.

That’s it for today!

Have a good day! …and thanks for reading.

Brett

 
 
 

 

Wednesday, November 24, 2021

Something You Didn't Know About Thanksgiving...

 Mortgage Broker AdvisorHello!

Since Thanksgiving is tomorrow I wanted to give you a fun fact that perhaps you didn't know about Thanksgiving...

The first Thanksgiving was actually a three-day affair.

Today, Thanksgiving takes place over one decadent day — maybe two if you count Black Friday history.

But the original Pilgrims went all out.

In November 1621, the settlers' first corn harvest proved so successful, Governor William Bradford reportedly invited the Plymouth colonists' Native American allies to enjoy the fruits of their labor.

Members of the Wampanoag tribe came bearing food to share. They had so much bounty, the revelers decided to extend the affair.

Have a great Thanksgiving!

Brett

 

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Monday, November 22, 2021

How Long Do You Have To Wait To Get A Mortgage After Bankruptcy...

 Mortgage Broker AdvisorHello!

I wanted to let you know how the major mortgage programs treat Chapter 7 bankruptcy…

FHA: 2 years from discharge date, but not less than 12 months w/extenuating circumstances.

VA: 2 years from completion date.

USDA:  3 years from discharge date.

Fannie Mae: 4 years from discharge date, or dismissal date.

Freddie Mac: 4 years from discharge date or dismissal date.

That’s it for today!

I hope you have a great day! Thanks for reading!

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Wednesday, November 17, 2021

Quick credit tip for you...

 Mortgage Broker AdvisorHello!

 

Did you realize that 30% of your score is made up of the ratio between your available credit vs your actual balances on revolving credit accounts (like credit cards)?

You don’t want to charge these accounts over 50% of the available balance, and it's even better if you can keep it under 30% of the available balance.

That’s it for today!

Have a good day! …and thanks for reading.

Brett

 

Monday, November 15, 2021

Max Conventional Loan Higher...

 Mortgage Broker AdvisorHello!

Just wanted to let you know we are working on increased maximum Conventional loan amounts of $625,000 in Texas now.

This is significant, because you can now use a Conventional loan to purchase a home that would have required a Jumbo loan previously.  This means less down payment and lower rates.

If you would like to get pricing on a Conventional loan for you, just contact our offices and we'll get it for you!

That's it for today!

Thanks for reading!

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Wednesday, November 10, 2021

How To Save A Ton Of Money On Your Mortgage...

 Mortgage Broker AdvisorHello!

For those of you that could afford a higher monthly mortgage payment I recommend you consider reducing the term on your loan.

For instance, going from a 30 year loan to a 10 year loan will save you a BUNCH of money.

…money you could have accumulated in a retirement account, or sending your children to a good school, etc.

Take a look at the chart below. You can see the interest savings is significant.

The payment on a 10 year loan is roughly twice as high as a 30 year payment. …but if you can at all afford the payment it’s a very smart thing to do.

…just think of having your house completely paid off in 10 years!

Loan Amount$100,000$200,000$300,000$400,000
Interest Rate3%3%3%3%
Term10 Years10 Years10 Years10 Years
Principle & Interest Payment$965$1,931$2,896$3,862
Interest Paid Over Life Of Loan$15,872$31,745$47,618$63,491
Interest Savings On 10 Year Over A 30 Year Loan At 4.5%.$55,996$111,994$167,989$223,987
(Assume 80% loan to value ratio)    

If you would like to see what your payment would be on a 10 year loan – give us a call or shoot us an email. We’ll be happy to help you out with it.

That’s it for today!

Have a good day today!  …and thanks for reading.

Brett

 

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Monday, November 8, 2021

One Solution To An Escrow Shortage...

 Mortgage Broker AdvisorHello!

This is the time of year counties are sending their property tax bills out.

There are two issues I see every year with regard to property taxes. …Issues that put people in tough spots.

1) Some people just don’t have the money saved up to pay their property taxes. …They might have had the money, but had to use it on an emergency. …or any number of other things.

2) Some people have an escrow account on their mortgage – but their mortgage company didn’t collect properly. This often results in an arrearage… Which means your payments go way up until the escrow is caught up.

If you are in either one of these situations – one possible fix is to refinance.

We can often refinance someone in either one of these situations, and we pay the property taxes through the new refinance loan.. …Not only that, but usually at a lower rate and payment than they have now.

Please let me know if you have more questions about how this refinance works.

That’s it for today!

Have a good day! …and thanks for reading.

Brett

 

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Monday, November 1, 2021

Can't Qualify For A Loan Using Your Tax Returns? Try This...

 Mortgage Broker AdvisorHello!

If you are self employed and can’t use your tax returns to prove income there are loan options for you.

You can use your bank statement deposits to prove income.

We have 10% down bank statement loans for purchase and refinance with good credit.

Let us know if you are in this situation.

We’ll be happy to help you with your home purchase!

Hope you have a great day!

Thanks for reading!

Brett

 

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Wednesday, October 27, 2021

Still Possible To Get Rates In The 2's...

 Mortgage Broker AdvisorHello!

Rates are currently higher than they were, but they are still low.

We are still seeing rates as low as the mid to high 2's on a 30 yr fixed.

So, if you have been considering refinancing, or you found a property you want to purchase - please contact our office.  We will be delighted to help you.

That's it for today!

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Brett

 

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Monday, October 25, 2021

Know This Before You Apply For A Loan...

 Mortgage Broker AdvisorHello!

I touch on this from time to time, but it’s important so I want to revisit it…

One of the most important things you will have to do when you apply for a loan is to show that you have the money for the down payment.

This is called sourcing in the mortgage industry.

Let's say your down payment is 5% of the sales price.

You can have this money in your checking account or savings account now. You can borrow it from your retirement account.

…You can even get the down payment as a gift.

…but, it’s crucial that we are able to show where it’s coming from.

I can tell you that cash is a problem when it comes to sourcing your down payment. You will need to put it in the bank and leave it for 60 days before we can use it.

If you aren’t sure where your down payment is coming from – find out now.

..before you apply for a loan.

That’s it for today.

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Wednesday, October 20, 2021

Bonus Income Tips For You...

 Mortgage Broker AdvisorHello!

Here are three things you need to be aware of for us to use your bonus income to get a mortgage…

1) We can’t use bonus income or overtime income unless you can prove you have been receiving this income for 2 years.

2) The employer has to indicate that the bonus or overtime income will likely continue.

3) We will use a two year average of bonus and/or overtime income. So, if you got alot this year, but not last year then we will have to use an average of both years.

That’s it for today!

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Monday, October 18, 2021

Your Credit Score Affects This Too...

 Mortgage Broker AdvisorHello!

When it comes to your mortgage payment your credit score can affect your interest rate, and your homeowners insurance rate.There is another part of your payment that is also affected by your credit score… Your mortgage insurance payment on Conventional loans.

Let me give you some examples of how your mortgage insurance rates can vary due to credit score.

These numbers are based on a $100,000 loan at 95% loan to value ratio.

MI Payment Chart…

Credit Score Range MI Payment Amount

> 760  = $45
720 to 759   =$51.6
680 to 719   =$74.17
620 to 679   =$95.83

The lesson here is to protect and monitor your credit as much as you can. Keeping your scores up can save you alot of money!

That’s it for today!

If you or someone you know needs help with a mortgage - please contact our offices.

I hope you have a great day! Thanks for reading!

Brett

 

Wednesday, October 13, 2021

Here's Two Quick Credit Tips For You...

 Mortgage Broker AdvisorHello!

Here are two quick credit tips for you…

1) 30% of your score is made up of the ratio between your available credit vs your actual balances on revolving credit accounts (like credit cards).

You don’t want to charge these accounts over 50% of the available balance, and it's even better if you can keep it under 30% of the available balance.

2) 15% of your credit score comes from the length of time each account has been open, and the length of time since the account’s most recent action.

So, it’s impossible for someone who is new to credit to have a perfect credit score.

A longer credit history provides more information and offers a better picture of long-term financial behavior.

So, to improve your credit score, individuals without a history should begin using credit, and those with credit should maintain long standing accounts.

That’s it for today!

Have a good day today! …and thanks for reading.

Brett

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Monday, October 11, 2021

Good Way To Save Thousands On Your Loan...

 Mortgage Broker AdvisorHello!

 

While rates are still relatively low I wanted to show you how smart it can be to reduce the term on your loan.

For instance, going from a 30 year loan to a 10 year loan will save you a BUNCH of money.

…money you could have accumulated in a retirement account, or sending your children to a good school, etc.

Take a look at the chart below. You can see the interest savings is significant.

The payment on a 10 year loan is roughly twice as high as a 30 year payment. …but if you can at all afford the payment it’s a very smart thing to do.

Loan Amount$100,000$200,000$300,000$400,000
Interest Rate3%3%3%3%
Term10 Years10 Years10 Years10 Years
Principle & Interest Payment$965$1,931$2,896$3,862
Interest Paid Over Life Of Loan$15,872$31,745$47,618$63,491
Interest Savings On 10 Year Over A 30 Year Loan At 4.5%.$55,996$111,994$167,989$223,987
(Assume 80% loan to value ratio)    

 

If you would like to see what your payment would be on a 10 year loan – give us a call or shoot us an email. We’ll be happy to help you out with it.

 

That’s it for today!

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Thursday, October 7, 2021

Who Can You Get A Gift From On An FHA Loan...

 Mortgage Broker AdvisorHello!

FHA gift questions come up often.

I wanted to give you the rules on FHA gift giving. Here ya go…

Acceptable gift donors for FHA loans…

1) Borrower’s relative.
2) Borrower’s employer or labor union.
3) A close friend with a clearly defined and documented interest in the borrower.
4) A charitable organization.
5) A governmental agency or public entity that has a program providing home ownership assistance.

Unacceptable gift donors for FHA loans…

1) The seller.
2) The real estate agent or broker.
3) The builder or an associated entity.

Gifts from these sources are considered inducements to purchase, and must be subtracted from the sales price.

That’s it for today!

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Brett

 

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Monday, October 4, 2021

One Way Around Two Years Tax Returns To Get A Loan...

 Mortgage Broker AdvisorHello!

If you get 1099's instead of W-2's at the end of the year from your employer - that means you are self-employed.  At least that's how we perceive it in the mortgage world.

The traditional means of income documentation for self employed people is two years of tax returns.

Some people that are self employed tend to "maximize their deductions" so to speak on their tax returns. Even though their gross income is good, their adjusted gross income on their tax returns is low.  That's good for paying taxes, but bad when you want to get a mortgage.

One possible way around this is to take advantage of one of our Non QM 1099 loans.

We just need your last two years of 1099's and no tax returns.  We use the income figures on the 1099's for income.

If you or someone you know are in this situation - give our offices a call or shoot us an email.  We would love to help you!

That's it for today!

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Brett

 

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Wednesday, September 29, 2021

Waiting Period To Get A Mortgage If You Have Filed Chapter 7 Bankruptcy...

 Mortgage Broker AdvisorHello!

I wanted to let you know how the major mortgage programs treat Chapter 7 bankruptcy…

FHA: 2 years from discharge date, but not less than 12 months w/extenuating circumstances.

VA: 2 years from completion date.

USDA:  3 years from discharge date.

Fannie Mae: 4 years from discharge date, or dismissal date.

Freddie Mac: 4 years from discharge date or dismissal date.

That’s it for today!

I hope you have a great day!

Thanks for reading!

Brett

 

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Monday, September 27, 2021

Two Most Common Questions About Reverse Mortgages...

 Mortgage Broker AdvisorHello!

Did you know we do Reverse Mortgages?

I wanted to address the two most common
questions that I get regarding reverse mortgages…

Question: What happens if I die? Will the lender be taking my house?

 

Answer:   No. After you pass away, your heirs may pay the loan balance in full with cash or by refinancing the debt and they can keep your home.

 

  Question: What happens if the loan balance becomes greater than the value of my home?

 

Answer:  No matter how large the loan balance becomes, you have the right to continue to live in the house. The lender cannot take over your home as long as it is your principal residence. Besides, you will NEVER owe the lender more than the value of your home. HUD will pay the shortage for you, if there is any.

That’s it for today!

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Wednesday, September 22, 2021

How An ITIN Loan Works...

 Mortgage Broker AdvisorHello!

For foreigners that aren't eligible for a social security number, but want to work in the US the IRS issues ITIN numbers.

We can do loans for borrowers with ITIN numbers.

Here are some bullet points on this program...

1)  Borrowers can be W2 or Self-Employed.

 

2)  Loan amounts up to $1.5MM

 

3)  Primary and Second Homes

 

4)  Full Doc or P&L Only

 

5)  Up to 90% LTV

 

6)  1 Year employment documentation required

If you or someone you know needs an ITIN loan - contact our offices and we'll see if we can help you.

That's it for today!

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Monday, September 20, 2021

Two Ways To Avoid Paying Mortgage Insurance...

 Mortgage Broker AdvisorHello!

If you have a conventional loan, and your loan to value ratio is over 80% – you will be paying monthly mortgage insurance to the lender.

No one likes paying monthly mortgage insurance. It’s extra money added to your payment every month, and it doesn't help pay down the balance of the loan.

If you want a conventional loan and your LTV is over 80%, but don’t want to pay monthly mortgage insurance, here are two ways to avoid this…

1) One would be Lender Paid Mortgage Insurance. We pay the MI for you. The rate generally is .25 to .375 higher, but there is no monthly mortgage insurance.

2) Get a piggyback loan. This is where we make two loans for you. …A first mortgage at 80%, and a second mortgage at 15%. This way you just put down 5%, and there is no monthly mortgage insurance payment.

That’s it for today!

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Thursday, September 16, 2021

How A Debt Consolidation Loan Can Help You...

 Mortgage Broker AdvisorHello!

With the appreciation we have seen in Texas if you have credit card debt it's a good time to consider a consolidation loan.

For instance, if you have $20,000 in credit card debt your monthly payment on that could be between $400 and $800, depending on the minimum payment your credit card company requires.

That same $20,000 as part of a mortgage payment would only cost around $82 a month.

This can free up alot of monthly cash for you and your family, which you can then use to pay off debt or whatever you want.

If you would like to see how your numbers look for a consolidation loan - contact our offices.

That's it for today!

Thanks for reading!

Brett

 
 

Monday, September 13, 2021

How Long You Have To Wait To Get A Mortgage After Bankruptcy...

 Mortgage Broker AdvisorGood Morning!

Have you ever wondered how long you have to wait to get a loan after a bankruptcy?

I wanted to let you know how the major mortgage programs treat Chapter 7 bankruptcy…

FHA: 2 years from discharge date, but not less than 12 months w/extenuating circumstances.

VA: 2 years from completion date.

USDA:  3 years from discharge date.

Fannie Mae: 4 years from discharge date, or dismissal date.

Freddie Mac: 4 years from discharge date or dismissal date.

Non QM:  No wait.

That’s it for today!

I hope you have a great day! Thanks for reading!

 
Brett
 

Friday, September 10, 2021

How A 1099 Loan Works...

 Mortgage Broker AdvisorGood Morning!

If you have a 1099 job (they don't take taxes out of your check), and for some reason you can't submit tax returns to get a mortgage - there is hope.

We have a 1099 program.  You just submit your last two years of 1099s, and we can do a loan from this income documentation.

Few notes on the 1099 program...

1)  Can go up to 90% loan to value ratio.

 

2)  Minimum loan amount $100,000.

 

3)  Need 6 months reserves at closing.

 

4)  Seller concessions up to 3%.

 

5)  Need a two year employment history.

 

6)  Can be used for purchase, and refinance.

If you get 1099's, but can't use a tax return to get a loan - here is an option for you!

Contact our office to see how we can help you.

 
That's it for today!
 
Thanks for reading!
 
Brett
 

Wednesday, September 1, 2021

How To Buy A House From A Family Member...

 Mortgage Broker AdvisorGood Morning!

If you are considering buying a house from a family member I have something for you.

I just put up a video on my Youtube channel of how to structure a purchase / sale transaction with a family member.

It's a unique transaction, and this video shows you how to take advantage of it, and make all parties happy.  I encourage you to watch it.

Here ya go...  https://youtu.be/v6NKiMGPx18

That's it for today!

Brett

 
 

Monday, August 30, 2021

Good Time To Get Rid Of FHA MI...

 Mortgage Broker AdvisorGood Morning!

If you have an FHA loan that means your mortgage insurance is permanent.  It will always be part of your payment.

The way property has appreciated in the past year - it's probably a good idea to see if you have 20% equity in your house.

If you feel you have a 20% equity position or better in your property it's not a bad idea to look into refinancing to a Conventional mortgage to get rid of the FHA MI.

As low as rates are right now I think there's also a good chance you could lower your overall rate.

If you would like us to check on this for you just shoot us an email or give us a call.

We’ll be happy to help you out!

That’s it for today!

Have a good day today! …and thanks for reading.

Brett

 

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Thursday, August 26, 2021

Brand New 100% Financing Program...

 Mortgage Broker AdvisorGood Morning!

You may or may not know this, but the mortgage industry is a dynamic industry.  Things change on a daily basis.  Loan programs come and go. Guidelines change, etc.

I saw a new product come out recently on the Non QM side of the market. (non qualified mortgages)

It's an 80/20 purchase.  So, 100% financing.  We haven't really had a product like this come out since before 2008.

Here are some basic guidelines for this program...

1)  You need to have at least a 700 credit score.

2)  Purchase price is a minimum of $200,000.

3)  No non medical collections, judgements, or charge offs in the last five years.

4)  Seller can contribute up to 3% towards buyers' closing costs.

5)  No rural homes.  Must be in a metropolitan area.

So, if you need 100% financing drop us a note, and we'll see if you qualify for it.

That's it for today!

Thanks for reading!

Brett

 

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Monday, August 23, 2021

Advantages Of Buying A House From A Family Member...

 Mortgage Broker AdvisorGood Morning!

I had this situation come up again last week, and I wanted to address it again with you…

Did you realize that when buying a house from an immediate family member – the buyer doesn’t have to come out of pocket for a down payment? (As long as it’s an owner occupied residence for seller and buyer.)

…this is because the guidelines allow the seller to “gift” equity to the buyer.

So, the down payment can be a gift from the seller. …in addition to this, the seller can also pay the buyers closing costs, and prepaid expenses (taxes and insurance).

That’s it for today!

Have a good day today! …and thanks for reading.

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Wednesday, August 18, 2021

Here Are Two Quick Credit Tips For You...

 Mortgage Broker AdvisorHere are two quick credit tips for you…

1) 30% of your score is made up of the ratio between your available credit vs your actual balances on revolving credit accounts (like credit cards).

You don’t want to charge these accounts over 50% of the available balance, and it's even better if you can keep it under 30% of the available balance.

2) 15% of your credit score comes from the length of time each account has been open, and the length of time since the account’s most recent action.

So, it’s impossible for someone who is new to credit to have a perfect credit score.

A longer credit history provides more information and offers a better picture of long-term financial behavior.

So, to improve your credit score, individuals without a history should begin using credit, and those with credit should maintain long standing accounts.

That’s it for today!

Have a good day today! …and thanks for reading.

Brett

 

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Monday, August 16, 2021

One Way To Overcome A High Debt To Income Ratio...

 Mortgage Broker AdvisorGood Morning!

It's very hard to get a Conventional loan approved with a debt to income ratio higher than 45%.

I wanted to give you one little trick you can use to help out with your debt to income ratio.

…Use lender paid mortgage insurance – have your mortgage lender pay your mortgage insurance in a lump sum up front. It’s called Lender Paid Mortgage Insurance.

This way there is no monthly mortgage insurance.

No monthly mortgage insurance means a lower debt to income ratio!

…You will want to make sure getting rid of the monthly MI will be enough to push you under the 45% limit.

If so, then this simple change could be your key to loan approval!

That’s it for today!

Have a good day today!  …and thanks for reading.  

Brett

 

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Wednesday, August 11, 2021

How A No Cost Refinance Works...

 Mortgage Broker AdvisorGood Morning!

I get asked about how a no cost refinance works sometimes.

So, I made a video for you to show you exactly how it works.

Here ya go...   https://youtu.be/17odpcsyGGA

That's it for today!

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Monday, August 9, 2021

How A Deed In Lieu Can Affect Your Credit...

 Mortgage Broker AdvisorGood Morning!

I get asked about “Deed In Lieu” sometimes.

A Deed In Lieu is where you beat the mortgage company to the punch… …and give the mortgage company back the house before they have a chance to foreclose.

People ask me how a Deed In Lieu would affect their credit.

I tell them that it would be treated the same way a full foreclosure would – from a mortgage perspective anyway.

…in fact, if you have a “Deed In Lieu” show up in the mortgage history on your credit report – it might as well say “Foreclosure”.

You will have to wait a period of time before you would be eligible for a new mortgage.

…here’s what you’re looking at for seasoning on a foreclosure:

Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac: 7 years.  (Sometimes you can get automated approval after 4 years)

VA: 4 years.

FHA: 3 years.

That’s it for today!

I hope you have a great day! Thanks for reading!

Brett

 

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021

USDA Mortgage Tip...

Mortgage Broker AdvisorGood Morning!

Here’s a USDA tip for you…

One of the things to keep in mind is that USDA has family income caps.

In other words if you make too much money you won’t qualify for a USDA loan.

Here is the link to check the income for your area…

Important: USDA goes by total household income!

In other words if you are getting a USDA loan with you as the only borrower, but you have a partner that also lives in the house.

…and, that partner has a job and makes money – then their money would also be included in the total household income calculation for USDA.

So, please be aware of this before you apply for a USDA loan.

I hope you have a great day! Thanks for reading!

Brett

 

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Monday, August 2, 2021

Know This Before You Go House Hunting...

 mortgage lenders near meGood Morning!

Before you go out house hunting make sure you have enough money available to get your house closed.

…I know it sounds simple, but many people don’t realize the amount of funds they will need available to get into a house.

Here is a simple breakdown of your out of the out of pocket costs you could expect by loan program.

1) VA: 100% loan. No down payment.

2) USDA: 100% loan. No down payment

3) FHA: Minimum 3.5% down payment.

4) Conventional: 5% minimum down payment. (There is also a 97% conventional).

…but you can expect more out of pocket than just the down payment. There are two other costs you can expect to pay when you purchase a home…

1) One, is prepaids. This is pre paid interest, taxes, and insurance. Typically your prepaids will run 1% to 2.5% of a sales price.

2) Then there’s your closing costs… Typically closing costs (from all entities – title, appraisal, mortgage, survey, etc.) will add another 1% to 2% to a sales price.

Be prepared for these additional costs. However, there are a couple of ways to help you lower the closing costs and prepaid expenses that we can help you with.

That’s it for today!

Have a good day today! …and thanks for reading.

Brett

 

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Monday, July 26, 2021

Your Three Keys To Bonus Income...

 Mortgage Broker AdvisorGood Morning!

If you get bonus income please be aware of how the mortgage company will treat that income when you try to get a mortgage.

1) We can’t use bonus income or overtime income unless you can prove you have been receiving this income for 2 years.

2) The employer has to indicate that the bonus or overtime income will likely continue.

3) We will use a two year average of bonus and/or overtime income. So, if you got alot this year, but not last year then we will have to use an average of both years.

That’s it for today!

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Brett

 

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Thursday, July 22, 2021

How To Buy A House Using A Reverse Mortgage...

 Mortgage Broker AdvisorGood Morning!

I’ve written about this before, but we have more and more people passing the age 62 threshold, so I wanted to show you how to buy a house with a reverse mortgage.

I had a borrower that was recently retired, and now living on a fixed income.

They owned their home free and clear, and lived in a small town not too far from Dallas.

Their home was worth around $150,000.

Both husband and wife decided they didn’t want to live their retirement years in their current home.

…they wanted to spend their retirement on or near a lake. …so, they found a house they liked on a near by lake for around $295,000.

They didn’t have the cash to buy the new home outright. …and, they didn’t really want to take on mortgage payments at this stage in their lives.

I suggested they use a Reverse Mortgage to purchase the home. Here’s how it worked…

They sold their current home and put down their proceeds from the sale as their down payment. Instead of getting a traditional mortgage to pay the difference between their down payment and the sales price – we used a Reverse Mortgage.

The result is they get to retire on a lake in a home worth twice what their old home was worth. They put down less than half the sales price. …and, they will never make another mortgage payment for the remainder of their lives!

That's it for today!

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021

I Made A Video For You Showing You How To Get A Loan Without Removing Disputed Accounts...

 Mortgage Broker AdvisorGood Morning!

If you are needing a mortgage or in the mortgage process, and you have any disputed credit accounts - this could be problematic for you.

I just made a short video on how to get a loan without removing disputes on your credit accounts.

So, if this applies to you or someone you know - please watch... 

That's it for today!

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021

Loans For Foreign Nationals...

 Mortgage Broker AdvisorGood Morning!

We do loans for Foreign Nationals?

A Foreign National is someone who is neither a US Citizen, or a permanent resident.

Here are some aspects of the Foreign National program…

80% LTV for Second homes & Investment Properties Purchases ( 1 year full doc or asset depletion)

If no US credit, minimum credit score is waived

Max loan amount is 5 million

65%  LTV for our Investor No ratio, rental income not required

Eligible properties: SFR, 1-6 unit, warrantable/non-warrantable condos, & mixed use

5 yr, 7 yr, and 30 yr fixed terms with 10 year interest only payment option

That’s it for today!

Have a great day, and thanks for reading!

 
Brett
 

Monday, July 12, 2021

Some Alternative Documentation Loans We Offer...

 Mortgage Broker AdvisorGood Morning!

If you need an Alternative Documentation loan look no further. We have the most robust Alt Doc product offering in the mortgage industry.

Alternative Documentation loans are loans that allow you to use alternative documentation to prove your income. That is, other than the traditional Tax Returns, or W-2’s and Pay stubs.

Option 1: Bank statement loans.

Very simply we take the aggregate deposits of your bank statements (can be personal or business) and use this for your income.

Variables of Bank Statement loans…
24 Months of bank statements.
12 Months of bank statements.
2 Months of bank statements.
1 Month bank statement.

The reason we offer multiple options for months is that sometimes a 12 month average won’t work as good for the borrower as one month.

We offer down payments as low as 10% on owner occupied bank statement programs.

We also offer multiple ways of calculating deposits, which is very helpful if there are issues with one calculation method.

Rates on these programs are usually only modestly higher than normal conforming rates.

Option 2: Asset Depletion

If you have no income to speak of, or at least you can’t prove your income via traditional means, or bank statements, then Asset Depletion may be an option for you.

If you have sufficient assets then we can use your assets in lieu of income documentation.

We have down payments as low as 15% on Asset Depletion loans.

Option 3: Investor Debt Service Coverage.

This documentation option is for non owner occupied investment properties. It requires no income documentation. We use the income from the property (rental income) for the buyers income to get the loan approved.

Option 4:  No Ratio and Stated Income loans

No Ratio is stated income and verification of assets to close the transaction.

This is a non owner occupied investor loan only.

Stated Income and Stated Assets is also non owner occupied investor loans only.

We are experts at getting these loans closed and funded.

If you are needing an Alt Doc loan feel free to reach out to us with your questions, or apply now to get pre qualified.

Thanks for reading!

 
Brett
 

Thursday, July 8, 2021

Minimum Waiting Period For Chapter 7 Bankruptcy For Each Loan Program...

 Mortgage Broker AdvisorGood Morning!

Here is the waiting period for Chapter 7 bankruptcy for each major mortgage loan program...

FHA: 2 years from discharge date, but not less than 12 months w/extenuating circumstances.

VA: 2 years from completion date.

USDA:  3 years from discharge date.

Fannie Mae: 4 years from discharge date, or dismissal date.

Freddie Mac: 4 years from discharge date or dismissal date.

That’s it for today!

I hope you have a great day! Thanks for reading!

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021

Where Is Your Down Payment Coming From?...

 Mortgage Broker AdvisorGood Morning!

One of the most important things you will have to do when you apply for a loan is to show that you have the money for the down payment.

This is called “sourcing down payment funds”.

For instance, the down payment on an FHA loan is 3.5%.

You can have this money in your checking account or savings account now. You can borrow it from your retirement account. …You can even get the down payment as a gift.

…but, it’s crucial that we are able to show where it’s coming from.

I can tell you that cash is a problem when it comes to sourcing your down payment. You will need to put it in the bank and leave it for 60 days before we can use it.

If you aren’t sure where your down payment is coming from – find out now. …before you apply for a loan.

That’s it for today!

Have a good day today!  …and thanks for reading.

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021

Proper Way To Rate Shop For A Mortgage...

 Mortgage Broker AdvisorGood Morning!


If you’re rate shopping for a mortgage – here are some guidelines for you to keep in mind…

1) Get a Loan Estimate (LE). There’s always a relationship between fees / points / and rate. …You won’t know what that relationship is unless you look at a LE. (A low rate is great, but if you are paying points to get it – it may not be so great after all.)

2) When looking at the LE – focus on the mortgage fees. These are the only fees the loan officer really knows at the time he/she is creating the LE. They will just be estimating the title fees, insurance, and taxes.

3) Pay attention to the date on the LE – or rate quote. The rate market changes daily. You have to compare apples to apples. …To compare two rates generated 1 week apart is a waste of time. The rate that appears higher may actually be priced more competitively than the lower rate – depending on when the quote was generated.

That’s it for today!

Have a good day! …and thanks for reading.

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Monday, June 28, 2021

How To Avoid Paying Mortgage Insurance When You Buy A House...

 Mortgage Broker AdvisorGood Morning!

If you have a conventional loan, and your loan to value ratio is over 80% – you will be paying monthly mortgage insurance to the lender.

No one likes paying monthly mortgage insurance.  It’s extra money added to your payment every month, and it doesn’t help pay down the balance of the loan.

If you want a conventional loan and your LTV is over 80%, but don’t want to pay monthly mortgage insurance there are two ways to avoid this…

1)   One would be Lender Paid Mortgage Insurance.  We pay the MI for you.  The rate generally is .25 to .375 higher, but there is no monthly mortgage insurance.

2)  Get a piggyback loan.  This is where we make two loans for you.  …A first mortgage at 80%, and a second mortgage at 15%.  This way you just put down 5%, and there is no monthly mortgage insurance payment.

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