When our parents and grandparents went to the local bank years ago to get a loan, they would meet with a banker who may have known them and they would apply for a loan. The banker would consider many factors, including their personal relationship, to approve the loan; this is not the case today. Today,...
Author: john (John Rapasky)
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FEDS MOVE TO HELP ECONOMY
Take a look at this article published in the Arizona Republic. Our own, John Rapasky, president of Counsel Mortgage Group spoke with Catherine Reagor regarding the newly announced rate cuts. Contact us, we’d be happy to discuss how these changes may assist you. Full article here https://bit.ly/2WHsVh9 We offer a variety of products and services,...
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HOW OLD IS TOO OLD?
Lenders cannot discriminate based on age. So, even if you are 100 years old, and can qualify for the payment, you can get a 30-year mortgage. This applies regardless of whether it is a forward mortgage or a reverse mortgage. A forward mortgage is the mortgage you are familiar with, I.e. you make monthly payments....
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RESIDENTIAL FINANCING
If you are purchasing multi-unit investment properties, the type of loan will depend on the properties. If you are buying 1-4 unit properties, conventional residential financing applies. If you are looking at 5+ units, then commercial financing applies. Often times, residential financing will give you better terms than commercial financing. For example, you can get...
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FRIDAY THE 13TH, DON’T BE AFRAID
Here we are on Friday the 13th and you are thinking about buying a home. You have heard horror stories by others regarding the home buying process. You are starting to reconsider and feel that renting will be easier. Well, don’t be afraid, you can buy that home and the process can be smooth. What...
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TAX AND INSURANCE IMPOUND, WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?
An impound account is an escrow account funded monthly by the borrower which includes a pro-rata amount of insurance and real estate taxes. When the insurance and tax bills become due, the lender pays them out of the escrow account. In many instances, you have the option of whether to Impound your insurance and taxes...
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CONTACT US, WE OFFER MORTGAGE COUNSELING
Years ago, in the depths of the mortgage crisis, I created a company to provide a solution to the problems created by the mortgage crisis. There were way too many loan officers putting people in loans they should not have qualified for, or simply not caring about their specific circumstances. Counsel Mortgage Group, LLC was...
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REFINANCING CONSIDERATIONS
You may have received a phone call, mailer, or email with the promise of low rates and lower payments. But, is simply reducing your payment the smart thing to do? Below are some thoughts to consider before you refinance. The most basic analysis is to compare the savings to the costs. For example, if the...
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CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION APPROVAL AND LENDING
A majority of home buyers are not aware of the fact that when you apply for a loan there are actually 2 approvals that take place. What does that mean exactly? Well, the lender reviews the file based on a few things: your credit and income, and the collateral; the collateral must be sufficient in...
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WHO CALLS THE SHOTS?
The first rule told to me when I started in the mortgage business was, “He who has the gold, makes the rules.” It is very true. It means, if you are looking for money from someone else to help you finance a property, you have to follow their rules to get the money. If they are...