LOOKING TO BUY A NEW HOME, BUT YOUR NEW JOB HASN’T STARTED YET?

Yes, it’s possible, however, lenders are looking for stable income when you apply for a mortgage so there are some key points to be aware of if you are in the midst of a job change at the same time … Continue reading

POT TALK: LENDABLE INCOME OR NOT

For a very long time, although people could legally work in the pot industry in states where pot had been legalized, those working in the pot industry have not been able to use their income to qualify for a mortgage. … Continue reading

PIW: PROPERTY INSPECTION WAIVER

You’re purchasing or refinancing a home and your Lender excitedly tells you that you qualify for a PIW, what do you do next and what does that mean for you? A PIW is a property inspection waiver and when there … Continue reading

NO YOU DON’T NEED TO REFINANCE YOUR CONVENTIONAL MORTGAGE JUST TO CANCEL YOUR MORTGAGE INSURANCE

Repeatedly I receive telephone calls from consumers looking to refinance their conventional mortgage simply to drop their expensive monthly mortgage insurance. A refinance is not necessary to accomplish this! A refinance is a costly way to accomplish something than can … Continue reading

NOT ALL PRIVATE ROADS ARE TREATED THE SAME

In the lending world, there is often a fear of private roads when in fact, not all private roads are treated the same.  Each of the traditional loan guidelines have varying guidelines which I’ve outlined below. FHA defines access to … Continue reading

FIRST TIME HOMEBUYERS THIS ….. THIS ONE’S FOR YOU!

WASHINGTON STATE HOUSING FINANCE COMMISSIONHOMEOWNERSHIP PROGRAMS The WA State Housing Aurthority has announed it’s new House Key Opportunity program effective August 15, 2012 with interest rates for 1st time homebuyers as follows: FHA, VA & USDA Rural Development Loans: 2.5% with a 1% Origination fee … Continue reading