DO YOU EARN EXTRA INCOME?

Identifying what is and is not acceptable income when a Borrower has more than one job whether part time or seasonable can get sticky!  On more than one occasion, I’ve had calls from clients I had done a pre-approval on … Continue reading

EMPLOYMENT GAPS AND MORTGAGE LENDING

When applying for a mortgage, most people are aware of the key elements a Lender is looking for in a prospective Borrower: Income Assets Credit However, the devil is in the details and it’s those details if you’re not aware … Continue reading

VA LOAN NUANCES

The VA loan program seems to come with a number of misconceptions that I’ll try to clear up below. Q: Are my GI Bill benefits used as qualifying income? A: No. VA does not see VA educational allowances as a permanent source … Continue reading

3 KEYS TO A SUCCESSFUL BUDGET

3 KEYS TO A SUCCESSFUL BUDGET

Here are 3 keys to successfully maintaining a budget (no matter if you’re a single or family household): Consistent income. I know this may seem like a ‘duh’ statement but having consistent income flowing into the home will help meet target … Continue reading

SELF-EMPLOYED AND BUYING IN 2014

SELF-EMPLOYED AND BUYING IN 2014

Self-employed and thinking about buying a home in 2014? If so, now is the time to sit down and work on your mortgage pre-approval regardless of when this year you are thinking of purchasing. The income of a self-employed borrower … Continue reading

USDA INCOME LIMITS INCREASE

Following are the adjusted income limits for USDA Guaranty mortgages in WA State broken out by both loan product and geographic area: WASHINGTON STATE                                                 1-4 PERSON HOUSEHOLD                 5+ PERSON HOUSEHOLD Bellingham                                                                                        $78,000                                                 $102,950 Bremerton-Silverdale                                                                  $86,950                                                  $114,750 Kennewick-Pasco-Richland                                                      $76,850                                                   $101,450 Longview                                                                                          $74,900                                                   … Continue reading