"Maybe a mortgage broker will come on site and answer this but most of the particpants are real estate agents. "
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I did answer. The conforming limit in Contra Costa is $625,500. To purchase a 1.2 million property with 10% down will require a pledged asset (or similar) program since no one will provide mortgage insurance above conforming limits and would be required at 90% LTV.... more
Once you are ready to look for a new home, you'll need to start getting your finances in order. For most people, buying a house involves a double financial hit.First you have to assemble a pile of cash
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In order for you to qualify for two loans, you will need to qualify for the new mortgage with both the mortgage payment for the new home and the departing residence.
Even if the departing residence is going to be a 'rental', if you have no experience as a land lord (tax returns for proof), you will not be able to offset the additional mortgage payment with the proposed rents.
If you qualify for both payments, then no big deal.
If there is a way that you can pull together 10% for the new home, you could put 10% down payment and take out a 10% equity line.
Once you sell the Livermore property, you can pay off the new equity line and have a nice 80% first.
There are also 'Asset Pledge' loans that allow you pledge your stock portfolio without having to liquidate it. Again, you could sell the Livermore house and pay down the loan. Your payments will reflect the new balance on this sort of mortgage.... more
It sounds as though you want to keep the equity line active? Or subordinate the equity line to the new first.
If that is the case, the equity line lender should be willing to take the appraisal that the broker is providing. Although I have never ecountered a subordinating second lender requesting their own appraisal, I am certain that somewhere in the Equity Line Agreement that was originally signed there may be verbage that addresses the need for appraisal on the subordination.
I am currently processing both a HARP refi and a straight rate and term refi. The HARP loan does not even have an appraisal to offer the subordinating second.
The subordinating lender should be pleased that the fist loan is reducing payments. . They may reduce the line, but still unclear on why new appraisal.
Wells Fargo has their own appraisal department. If they are the lender perhaps that is why you are running into this problem.
Very odd. But then again, our industry has had some oddities of late!... more
I am not a lawyer and this is not legal advice, but it's not mortgage fraud unless it closes. If it's now properly disclosed as an investment property then no crime has been committed.
What you have is a case of an unethical loan officer that will do anything to get your business. You probably had offers from others that properly quoted it as an investment property but you went with the lowest. This is textbook bait and switch and a prime example of why the unethical still exist in our industry. They hook you with the notion that you will be able to save a few bucks then change it up when they think it's too late for you to switch. Closing with this lender will reward this behavior.
I don't lend in IN so it's not a pitch for your business, but I would definitely investigate other opportunities with more scrupulous lenders in your area.
Just my opinion.... more
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The hard part of this all is what do you qualify for. If you want to call Angela Spicer at 216-973-8962 and she would be the one to answer all of your questions.
Just let her know you got her number from me......
Duane Johnston,
Howard Hanna
330-752-4892
duanejohnston@realtor.com... more
In addition to what Charles posted, you may repurchase after 2 years with 20% down even without extenuating circumstances and even if you missed payments.
"Thanks Greg,
But I spoke with a mortgage broker who sits in my office and he can get a better rate from a lender with more down. Maybe this forum is not for bashing others opinions. I'm glad you have access to every lender."
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Matthew, I am not bashing anyone, I am merely clarifying what are well published conforming guidelines. I don't need "every lender" to know and understand what is a well known Fannie Mae / Freddie Mac fact. If you have a lender that offers better rates @ 70% LTV than at 75% LTV it's NOT a conforming lender and thus will have higher rates anyway.
Thank you.... more
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There are lots of loans out there right now that you would definitely qualify for. There are many other factors besides just your credit score they will take into consideration. If you would like to be connected with a great lender please let me know. I would love to get you connected with a great interest rate as well. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you! I am happy to help.
Lisa Montes-"Your Home Retriever"
www.yourhomeretriever.com
817-201-7388
yourhomeretriever@gmail.com... more
If you are looking for a real estate broker, our brokerage (Green Towne Coastal Realty) is the only brokerage in
SW Michigan that gives money back to buyers. Up to 1% of the purchase price. Feel free to visit our site:
or contact us at any time. www.MichiganLakeHomes.net
We are located at 2624 Niles Ave St. Joseph, MI.
Kind Regards,
Ryan Green... more
I live and work in Woodstock and there are some excellent opportunities available. I work with a couple of lenders that would be more than happy to answer your mortgage questions over the phone or email. I would be happy to give you their contact info and any info you may need on homes in Woodstock and the area.
chauck@prudentialgeorgia.com... more
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Daily Real Estate News | Thursday, May 24, 2012 Record low interest rates continue to pump up mortgage volume, as more borrowers try to take advantage. Mortgage applications increased 3.8 percent
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Banks in the 2nd position seem to differ on what they will accept on a short sale. I think that it would even vary based on the negotiator. Regardless of the amount owed I've had some take a flat amount like $1,000-5,000 and others want 10% of the balance owed on the lien.
If your calculation is correct I would think that they would take the $16k but they will probably ask for more just to see if they can squeeze more out of the sale. If they can't come to an agreement and the property goes into foreclosure the 2nd lien will probably end up with nothing so I doubt they would reject it but you never know.
Good luck on your purchase!... more
Laura,
I would be glad to help you out with your USDA financing. I have been originating loans since 1997 and my company closes USDA loans on a daily basis. There are two informative links below. The first is a 30 minute online workshop to help educate yourself on the loan. The second is a website to see which locations are eligible for usda financing, and what income limits are allowed in the area you are looking to purchase a home in.
http://www.ezmeetingsonline.com/joecordova/?do=registration&webinar_id=38Mx2eUDhnGLxQNy
http://eligibility.sc.egov.usda.gov/eligibility/welcomeAction.do
Of course, you can always give me a call and I would be glad to help you with a usda loan (which allows no money down!!) Best of luck to you!!
Joseph S. Cordova NMLS# 146855
Evesham Mortgage, LLC
22 South Maple Avenue
Marlton, NJ 08053
office: (856) 985-9944 ext. 103
direct fax: (206) 333-0946
cell: (856) 304-2381
http://realestatemarbles.com/jscordova/... more