by Andy Davis | Oct 25, 2016 | Mortgage Information, Other Information, Real Estate
There has been a lot of buzz lately regarding the difference between the published interest rate and the rate that is actually offered to borrowers. The interest rate published as the “average rate” by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac is always lower than the actual interest rate offered by mortgage lenders or brokers. The reason for this discrepancy are loan level pricing adjustments “LLPA”. The published rate is the rate offered to borrowers with no negative loan level pricing adjustments. These can include credit score, loan to value, property type, and many other factors. When you are shopping for your next home loan keep in mind that you probably will not qualify for the “average rate” published on...
by Andy Davis | Oct 24, 2016 | FHA Mortgage, Mortgage Information, Other Information, Real Estate, VA Mortgage
Day 1 Certainty is a new offering Fannie Mae is giving their lender partners. This should mean greater speed and simplicity when lenders deliver loans to Fannie Mae. This will increase efficiency for lenders when verifying income, assets, and employment. There will also be additional improvements for customers eligible for a property inspection waiver (PIW). This efficiency should mean the an easier and more hassle-free loan process....
by Andy Davis | Jan 29, 2016 | FHA Mortgage, Mortgage Information, Real Estate, VA Mortgage
A recent CNBC report indicated that the mortgage markets are becoming less profitable for the big banks. The article reports a quarterly drop of 25 percent in origination’s for JP Morgan Chase; Citi’s origination’s were down 17 percent; and Wells Fargo decreased 14...
by Andy Davis | Jan 29, 2016 | Mortgage Information, Real Estate
Recent foreclosure numbers suggest that the housing market has improved significantly. The November 2015 delinquency rate is the lowest since December 2007.
by Andy Davis | Jan 29, 2016 | FHA Mortgage, Mortgage Information, Other Information, Real Estate, VA Mortgage
With a rising real estate market and chances of finding a bargain a lot tougher, first time home buyers are having more trouble finding the right home for them. One thing that everyone agrees on is that having a mortgage lender or broker who has a reputation of closing loans fast helps when the seller is in a multiple offer...
by Andy Davis | Jan 29, 2016 | FHA Mortgage, Mortgage Information, Real Estate, VA Mortgage
A recent survey from the National Association of Realtors revealed that 83 percent of all renters want to own a home and 77 percent believe that home-ownership is part of their American Dream. The top two reasons for not currently owning are affordability of housing and flexibility of...