Purchasing a home is a huge financial commitment. When it comes to finding the right mortgage lender, it pays to shop around. Some buyers are unaware of what’s going on in the current housing market. The number of mortgage loan applications has significantly dropped for lenders in the past few weeks. This means lenders are
In today’s housing market, owning a second residence is not uncommon. Before purchasing a second home, it’s important to know the difference between a second home and an investment property. Although they may seem the same, they are not. A second home is exactly that, a second home. A second home is a residence where
As we’ve mentioned during the last few weeks, the rise in the mortgage interest rates has caused a big drop in the number of mortgage loan applications. Some lenders are now chasing profits, trying to keep their net revenue the same while doing fewer deals. Many national lenders are chasing these profits by charging a
When purchasing a home, there are many rules and requirements a borrower must follow. Previously, we touched on the source of funds and laws that are designed to prohibit money laundering. Let’s expand on how lenders verify the funds in bank accounts and investment accounts. When funds to close a home loan are required, mortgage
When you’re getting ready to purchase a home and need funds for the down payment and closing costs, it’s important that borrowers follow the rules in mortgage lending. One important factor is the source of funds. Where did the funds for closing come from? Source of funds falls under the Federal anti-money laundering law. In
When we had the last big mortgage meltdown, the feds said mortgage lenders can no longer lend on just a credit score and use income without verification of that income. These were known as stated income loans. All mortgage loans that fall under conventional, FHA and VA mortgages must now have income verified, either with
As consumers know, the feds are determined to raise interest rates beginning in March 2022 and have announced at least three more increases during 2022, in an effort to slow inflation. Mortgage rates are not directly tied to the feds raising interest rates and home loan rates look like they’ll settle somewhere in the low
Frequently, we hear potential borrowers who say they are shopping their mortgage around and would like a second offer. That’s great, that’s what we’ve advised since Indigo Mortgage opened in 2003. Most commonly, when they tell us they’d like to see our interest rate and fees on their home loan, the other lender is a
As we are seeing home mortgages and refinances at all-time highs, don’t be too quick to accept an offer from a national mortgage lender, without reading the small print. Most recently National lenders are attempting new tactics to entice homeowners with low rates and nearly impossible requirements to qualify. Not long ago a borrower came
Time for an update on options for Veterans Administration loans. First, the VA did away with down payments for VA Jumbo loans, those above $548,250. In the past, for Jumbo loans, the veteran was required to put down a certain percentage amount based on their guarantee available from the VA. This is no longer required,