Counsel Mortgage Group, LLC is a mortgage brokerage with the sole purpose of finding the right loan for you. We broker loans to wholesale lenders and pass on their rates and costs to you. If you or someone you know is in the market looking for a loan, give us a call and let us...
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WHAT IS UNDERWRITING?
What is underwriting? Underwriting is the process of reviewing the loan package to determine whether it meets the established criteria to approve the loan. An underwriter reviews the loan package, including, the loan application, tax returns, paystubs, bank statements, retirement account statements, contract (if a purchase), title insurance, and appraisal to determine...
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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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SYMMETRY LENDING
As a mortgage broker, we can broker to many different lenders. Here we feature Symmetry Lending. Symmetry offers home equity lines of credit (heloc). We are seeing more of a demand for helocs lately as property values have increased and homeowners do not want to refinance the 2-3% interest rate they have on their mortgage....
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ONE FOOT ON THE BOAT, ONE ON THE PIER
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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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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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 HAVING DIFFICULTIES WITH YOUR LENDER GETTING A MORTGAGE LOAN?
Are you having difficulties with your lender getting a mortgage loan? There is now finally an answer. Counsel Mortgage is the only mortgage broker founded by an Attorney/CPA who originates mortgage loans. We issue spot troubled items up front, and advise you of the potential pitfalls of your loan. If you have less than perfect...
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CREDIT BUREAUS AND CREDIT CARD BALANCES
Credit bureaus look at your credit card balances and history to determine how you manage your discretionary spending. The credit bureaus do not know your spending habits, but by reviewing credit card balances, they make conclusions regarding your ability to manage credit which will affect your credit score. If the cards are “maxed out”, or...
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HOW MANY APPROVALS TAKE PLACE WHEN YOU APPLY FOR A LOAN?
Two approvals take place when you apply for a loan. Lenders review both your credit and income, and the collateral. The collateral must be sufficient for the loan to be approved. What if the collateral is a condominium? When the collateral is a condominium, there is increased scrutiny by the lender. This is due to...