How much can I borrow?

There are two such questions that we are asked almost daily. “Can I get a mortgage in my situation?” and “How much can I borrow?”. In this article, we’ll explore the latter. historical law There was very little technological intervention in the mortgage application process in the 80’s and 90’s. You will make an appointment … Read more

Current Economic Crisis (Bailout Or Buyout)

Lately, it seems like we’re living in history every day. The United States has not seen such turmoil in the financial markets since the Great Depression. What started in the subprime mortgage industry has now spread to Wall Street. When investment houses that have been around since the Civil War close their doors, it is … Read more

Second mortgage loans are good for debt consolidation and …

With the refinancing boom officially over, second mortgage loans are cooler than ever. Many homeowners have been blessed with low interest rate first mortgage loans that they want to keep. The need for cash didn’t disappear with the refinancing boom, so second mortgages and home equity loans will be the loans of choice for the … Read more

Mortgage Brokers – Turn FSBOs into referral goldmines…

Even as unsavory as housing marketing, converting for sale by owners (also known as FSBOs or “Fizzbos”) referral sources is still an effective marketing strategy. Don’t make the mistake of thinking that you’re only going for the opportunity to help Fizzbo get a purchase loan for his new home. The real goal is to develop … Read more

How to get the best rate on your commercial mortgage

Commercial mortgage borrowers often ask us how lenders determine the rates they offer on commercial mortgage loans. There are many criteria that lenders use when determining rates, but lenders will assess the relative riskiness of the loan when reviewing a loan application. The lower the risk, the lower the rate. The higher the risk, the … Read more