While what I do on the realtor side of things is important, quite honestly, the financing is the pivotal part of any successful sale (unless you have a bag of cash :) Lender's use what is called a … Continue reading...
5 Important Interview Questions to Choose The Best Mortgage Broker
Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or a savvy real estate investor looking to secure another property for your portfolio, you will always want to find the best broker for the job. The greatest … Continue reading...
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) New Regs 2018: What You Need to Know
The “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017” which passed in December of that year, made sweeping changes to United States tax law. No similar tax law impact was felt since the Tax Reform Act of 1986. As many … Continue reading...
Big Changes to Mortgages Make Them Easier TO Qualify
As we head into the new year, a couple of HUGE changes are being announced that will make qualifying for a mortgage easier. Let's take a look at the highlights: 1) Minimum Downpayment for … Continue reading...
Mortgage Rates Fall – Likely Decline Further W/Fed Announcement!
Borrowers Dodged Higher Rates For Now.... Rates could have shot up this past Wednesday if the Fed announced the tapering of its bond-purchasing program....but instead the said they "decided to await … Continue reading...
How Rising Interest Rates Are Affecting Colorado Real Estate Market
It's no secret that after years of historic lows, mortgage interest rates are rising and will likely close in on 5 percent by mid-2014 and go even higher in 2015. They averaged 3.5 percent in early … Continue reading...
Rising Mortgage Rates May Spark Buying Frenzy
Interest rates are rising.....and some buyers are feeling anxious to close on their purchase so they don't miss out on historically LOW interest rates! Mortgage rates have seen a sharp rise in recent … Continue reading...
7 Tips to Improve Your Credit
It's a cliche, I know... but credit is king when it comes to buying a home.Here’s how to clean up your credit so you get the least-expensive home loan possible. 1. Know your credit score Credit … Continue reading...
HUD Brings Back $100 Down Program in Colorado
Large down payment requirements have made homeownership a challenge for many otherwise qualified home buyers. HUD’s latest announcement includes a $100 down payment on HUD homes with FHA financing. … Continue reading...