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What do I need for loan application? ...And why is this additional information being requested of me? What are the underwriters looking for? Thank you to J. Christopher Kennedy of 1st Mariner Mortgage in Downtown Baltimore for some answers to mysteries of loan application and approval process. Why are you asking this? Too often buyers [...]
New FHA changes may be coming soon as HUD asks for consumer input on three issues that would affect borrowers. I wrote about these possible changes in January, in my post "More FHA Changes to Happen Mid Summer." Also in January, HUD made major changes in FHA fees and upfront mortgage premiums. These changes are [...]
Many people do not understand what a short sale is or the process or the implications on a person's credit and/or taxes following a short sale. Below, I put together a few short sale questions and answers to help in understanding. 1. What is a Short Sale? A short sale is when a seller of [...]
Eight steps to buying your home 1. Decide to buy. Although there are many good reasons for you to buy a home, wealth building ranks among the top of the list. We call home ownership the best “accidental investment” most people ever make. But, we believe when it is done right, home ownership becomes an [...]