Category Archives: Mortgage

Big Changes From Fannie Mae

A Change to Credit Score Eligibility in DU Each and every point making up a credit score just got even more crucial! Fannie Mae’s new release (B3-.1-02) changes the way you calculate the qualifying credit score. For purchase apps with multiple borrowers, the qualifying score will be an average of the applicants’ middle score; see their example […]

Am I A High Risk Borrower?│I Want To Buy, Now!

I Want To Buy, Now! Are you preparing to purchase a home in the next few months? It seems that when we are not looking, a home just pops up and finds us, at a time when we were not even contemplating making a move. Then, boom!  The rush is on to beat the clock […]

Am I A High Risk Borrower?│I Want To Buy, Now!

I Want To Buy, Now! Are you preparing to purchase a home in the next few months? It seems that when we are not looking, a home just pops up and finds us, at a time when we were not even contemplating making a move. Then, boom!  The rush is on to beat the clock […]

Helping Your Borrowers│A Referral Program For Clients That Don’t Qualify

A Referral Program That Works As a real estate agent or loan officer, are you finding that many of your potential clients are being turned away due to low FICO scores? What are you doing to help them once they are denied? Credit scores are a vital part of the home buying process. So, what […]

Reconsidering Rent-To-Own│More Risk or More Reward?

Rent to own risk or reward

Is Rent-To-Own A Sure Thing? The here and now seems to take the front seat as opposed to decisions that are best for the budget for a lot of families. “We need more space.” “Our credit isn’t where it needs to be.” “What is the quickest way to start building for our future and not […]

Saving Money At Closing Time│It Pays To Be Patient

Saving At Closing Time

Patience Pays Off While going through the home buying process, the word patience for most may be a sore subject. Between the pre-approval process, the home search and offer, it can become a stressful time. Not to mention if you get caught in a bidding war or the home you want has issues after inspection. […]