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Mortgage Financing

New FICO Score Changes Explained

in Mortgage Financing

New FICO score calculations go live this summer. Why it matters, and what it means to you.

Appraisal Waivers Updated

in For Buyers, Mortgage Financing

Mortgage lending is based on the value of the property, which is determined by an Appraisal. The process has been streamlined, especially for condos!

Mortgage Translations Now Available!

in For Buyers, Mortgage Financing

Understanding Mortgages is hard enough, but it’s even harder to understand when it’s not in your native language. Now you can have it translated for you!

Increased Loan Limits for 2020

in For Buyers, Mortgage Financing

Conventional financing loan limits have been updated for 2020. Here are the new maximum amounts.

New Report Details a Potential Rare Interest Rate Environment

in Interest Rates, Mortgage Financing

The end of October brought the announcement of another interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve. As with previous cuts, the expectation was that mortgage rates would drop. But just how low will rates go?

FHA Loan Limits updated for 2020

in FHA Loans, Mortgage Financing

Here are the updated FHA Loan Limits for 2020 for the Greater Tampa Bay Area, including Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, and Pinellas Counties.

Markets in a Minute – November 18 2019

in Interest Rates, Mortgage Financing

This week’s edition of Markets in a Minute, courtesy of Pete Ward of Paramount Residential Mortgage Group, for the week of November 18th, 2019.

FHA Eases Condominium Lending Rules

in Condo & HOA, FHA Loans, For Buyers, Mortgage Financing

HUD has finally eased restrictions for FHA financing of single-family condominiums, enabling more buyers, to achieve the dream of homeownership.

Markets in a Minute – Halloween 2019

in For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Mortgage Financing, Real Estate

This week’s mortgage market update.

FHA Eases Condo Rules, Expanding Reverse Mortgage Market

in For Buyers, Real Estate, Reverse Mortgages

Condominiums can make a lot of sense for many seniors. Our single unit review now also includes reverse mortgages, designed to help seniors age in place.

HUGE VA Loan News!!!

in Down Payments, For Buyers, Military / Veterans, Mortgage Financing, Real Estate, VA Loan

If you are a veteran or active duty military, you need to check this out. Just 3 days ago, President Trump signed a law ELIMINATING the VA Loan Cap!

Downsizing your home

in For Buyers, For Sellers, Home Ownership, Mortgage Financing, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate

If you’re considering, or have already decided to downsize, this booklet will help you get where you want more smoothly, thoughtfully, and quickly.

What you need to know about New Construction

in Condo & HOA, For Buyers, General, Mortgage Financing, Real Estate

What you don’t know about new construction homes can hurt you. Get the right information with my free booklet.

Getting a Mortgage Becomes Easier for the Self-Employed

in Mortgage Financing

Being self-employed is fantastic! Until, that is, you try to get a mortgage. Luckily, that process just got a whole lot easier.

No money to buy a home?

in Down Payments, Mortgage Financing, VA Loan

Did you know that 97% of the country is eligible for a USDA home loan with 100% financing? If you’re active duty military or a veteran, you can also get 100% financing with a VA Loan. Let me know if you’re interested in more info—I’d be happy to chat about […]

Tax Refund Check?

in Down Payments, Humor

Yep, it’s that time of year again (if the government shutdown ever ends!). Invest in your future – use that money towards a down payment on a home. Talk to a mortgage broker today, then call me and we’ll see how quickly we can get that money working for you. […]