Amid signs that price growth in the U.S. economy is rapidly cooling, the Federal Reserve announced Wednesday (12-14-22) it was slowing the pace of its rate-hiking program designed to tackle inflation — but that more hikes were still on the table. The Federal Open Market Committee said it was increasing its key federal funds rate...
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NEWREZ WHOLESALE
As a mortgage broker, we can broker loans to many different lenders. Here we feature Newrez. Newrez recently acquired Caliber Home Loans. Newrez is a full service wholesale lender, with competitive conventional, government, and Non-QM loans (alternative documentation). They also service their own loans, which means that if your loan is brokered to Newrez, you...
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WHY IT’S NECESSARY TO PROVIDE PERSONAL INFORMATION WHEN APPLYING FOR MORTGAGE LOANS?
Why is it necessary to provide personal information when applying for mortgage loans? Applicants are asked their demographic information in order to monitor compliance with equal credit opportunity, fair housing, and home mortgage disclosure laws. You are not required to provide this information, but are encouraged to do so. The law provides that lenders...
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HAVE YOU CONSIDERED A CONSTRUCTION LOAN?
Are you planning to build a home? There are construction loan options for you. There are two approval processes for a construction loan: One for your credit and income. One for the construction and the building. You will need the final building plans, specs, and cost breakdown ready to give to the lender. The most...
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JUMBO LOAN PROGRAMS
We have a variety of jumbo loan programs at Counsel Mortgage Group. VA jumbo, reverse jumbo and many more available. Before you apply for a jumbo loan, contact us. We are a mortgage broker, we shop wholesale rates and costs to see what program would be best for your scenario. We have a...
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THE PROBLEM AND SOME SOLUTIONS
Commercial and multifamily mortgage loan originations decreased 13% year-over-year in Q3-22, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Quarterly Survey of Commercial/Multifamily Mortgage Bankers Originations. A fall in originations for office, multifamily and retail led to the overall decrease in commercial/multifamily lending volumes. “After a strong first half of the year, rising interest and...
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THERE ARE MANY DIFFERENT TYPES OF MORTGAGE LOANS
There are many different types of mortgage loans: conventional, FHA, VA, USDA, jumbo, private money, investor, second/vacation home, primary residence, not so hard money, purchase, refinance. Which is the best for you? 15-year fixed, 30-year fixed, 20-year fixed, adjustable rate? We specialize in going over your scenario to find the right loan for you. We...
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COUNSEL MORTGAGE GROUP BROKERS LOANS TO SELF-EMPLOYED HOMEBUYERS
There is some conversation out there that if you are self-employed, you cannot qualify for a loan; well, this is just wrong. If you have been self-employed for at least 2 years you may be able to qualify for a loan. Lenders will take the average of your net income over the last 2 years...
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ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A MORTGAGE LOAN?
Are you looking for a mortgage loan? Are you self-employed, write off your expenses, and get turned down by lenders because you do not show enough income? There are a variety of ways to get you qualified for a home loan under these circumstances. One way is to work with your accountant and let them...