Financing

Freddie Mac’s Open Access

Both Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have special refinance programs available to consumers that have Fannie or Freddie mortgages.   These programs were designed to help those that want to refinance...
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Interest rates and good faith estimates

When you are comparing mortgages, some of the questions that come up are what is your interest rates and what are your closing costs?  I always tell clients that you...
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Items needed for your loan application

Over the last few years we have always needed the same information for a loan application.  Lately it seems like I need a little bit more than I used to!...
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Changes to conventional loans coming

We have seen several changes in the last couple of years regarding all mortgages.  Fannie Mae is going to make some more changes soon.  Freddie Mac hasn't said the same...
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The Fed and interest rates

The Fed met last week and in their statement said that the Federal Reserve will purchase a total of $1.25 trillion of agency mortgage-backed securities and up to $200 billion...
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FHA changes coming….

FHA has made several announcements regarding changes coming as early as October 1st and most are effective January 1, 2010. The change coming on October 1st is that FHA condo...
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$8000 real estate tax credit deadline

The deadline for closing on your home to get the $8000 tax credit is November 30th.  It is coming up very soon for those looking to buy their first home!! ...
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Appraisals and computers

Anyone can buy a home at any price, but if you need a mortgage, you will also need an  appraisal to determine the value.  An appraisal is based on sales...
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