by Brian Bush | Jul 6, 2016 | Residential Lending
Sure mortgage rates are quoted everywhere, but what you don’t know about what is behind the quoted rates could hurt you. By law, the Annual Percentage Rate (APR) must be disclosed and this is a common and simple way of comparing one lender’s mortgage rate...
by Brian Bush | Apr 4, 2016 | Alternative Loan Programs, Guidelines, Qualifying, Residential Lending
When qualifying for a home loan, lenders focus on five main areas of the application. Although each lender may have its own preferences, they all have very clear written guidelines as to what they will and will not accept in these areas. The five main qualifying...
by Brian Bush | Mar 3, 2016 | Qualifying, Residential Lending
Mortgage lenders establish minimum credit scores as part of their program guidelines. If an applicant has a credit score lower than what is required, that will usually mean the loan request will be denied, regardless of how strong the rest of the application is. Click...
by Brian Bush | Dec 2, 2014 | Alternative Loan Programs, Qualifying, Residential Lending
All government, conventional and jumbo loan program guidelines require that the borrower have the ability to repay the loan. Income qualification is one of the five main home loan qualifying factors. Click to see today's rates Underwriters, who work for lenders as...
by Brian Bush | Oct 28, 2014 | Hard Money Loans
There are three important things to understand about Hard Money Loans If you are not able to obtain financing in the prime marketplace where the best loans are offered, you may have more luck with Hard Money Lenders who will have fewer restrictions. Hard Money or...