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PRINCIPAL PAYMENTS ON LOANS

Typically,​ ​when​ ​you​ ​make​ ​a​ ​large​ ​principal​ ​payment​ ​on​ ​your​ ​loan,​ ​the​ ​monthly​ ​payment​ ​remains the​ ​same,​ ​but​ ​the​ ​term​ ​of​ ​the​ ​loan​ ​shortens.​ ​​ ​However,​ ​if​ ​you​ ​wish​ ​to​ ​lower​ ​the​ ​monthly​ ​payment instead​ ​of​ ​shortening​ ​the​ ​term,​ ​ask​ ​the​ ​lender​ ​if​ ​they​ ​allow​ ​a​ ​recast.​ ​​ ​A​ ​recast​ ​is​ ​where​ ​a​ ​large principal​...

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ON-LINE LENDING

  On-line lending tends to emphasize on closing a loan quickly and making the process automated; this approach implies that counseling to find the right mortgage is not necessary, and leaves the choice of finding the right mortgage to the customer. This approach, however, may not work for the following sample of customers who may...

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ARE YOU CONSIDERING A BRIDGE LOAN?

  A bridge loan works nicely if you need the proceeds from the sale of your current home to purchase a new home. In essence, the bridge loan gives you an advance of the proceeds from the sale of your home to purchase the new home. It is a temporary loan to help you purchase...

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MANY HOMES ON THE MARKET HAVE SOLAR PANELS

  Many homes on the market have solar panels nowadays. Are looking to finance a home with solar panels? You should consider the following rules: Many solar companies will file a UCC-1 Financing Statement on the title of the home. Mortgage lenders will likely request it to be removed so they can secure their lien....

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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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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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SPEC HOMES FOR PROFIT

We have  products for builders who are building spec homes for profit. The minimum loan amount is $150,000 with a maximum loan amount of $3 million. For us to review your scenario we need the detailed budget, construction schedule/development phases, and architect drawings. The lender considers the following in the credit decision: ● Borrower characteristics/Total...

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HOW LONG DO YOU PAY ON PRIVATE MORTGAGE INSURANCE?

A common question for those who have private mortgage insurance (“PMI”) is when can I stop paying it? When can I get out? If you recently obtained a FHA loan, unfortunately, you cannot get out of mortgage insurance as it stays with the loan for the life of the loan. However, if you have a conventional...

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CLOSING COST BREAKDOWN

  Here are the typical closing costs involved in getting a loan and a quick explanation of each cost: Underwriting/Administration Fee the fee charged by the lender to underwrite the loan. Appraisal fee – lenders require a third party valuation of the property by a licensed appraiser. Credit report fee – the fee charged by...

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WE BROKER BOTH COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL INVESTMENT LOANS

We can broker residential or commercial loans on investment properties. If you are buying a 1-4 unit home, you would apply for a residential loan. If you are applying for a 5+ unit property, you would apply for a commercial loan. If you are applying for a residential investment property, plan on making a minimum...