The Loan Estimate (“LE”) is the document provided to you by the lender within 3 days of the application date. The application date is the date the lender is provided the following: • Property address • Property value • Name of borrower • Social security number to pull credit • Income • Loan amount Once...
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MORTGAGE PLANNING: 30-YEAR FIXED V. 15-YEAR FIXED
The shorter the term of the loan, the less interest you pay, and the sooner you pay it off. So, why not apply for and obtain the shortest-term loan possible? This makes good sense if you are comfortable with the payment. Let’s take a look at the following 3 scenarios, a 30-year fixed, 15-year fixed,...
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NEW CONFORMING LOAN LIMIT: WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR YOU?
The Federal Housing Finance Agency increased the 2018 conforming loan limit to $453,100 and is projected to rise to $484,350 during 2019. What does this mean for you? Conventional loans in the amount of $484,350 and less are typically underwritten in accordance with Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac guidelines. Loans in excess of this amount...
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MORTGAGE APPROVAL: PROPERTY CONDITION
In order to get a mortgage, the property condition must be move-in ready; it must be habitable and safe. I often get asked if there is a list of items the house must have in order to meet the habitability standard, but there is not, as it is on a case-by-case basis. Here is a...
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NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS
Now is the time that we reflect on 2018 and make resolutions for 2019. Many people will review their financial picture to see where they can improve on their finances for the upcoming year. The mortgage is as much a part of your financial picture as your investments. How best to finance the mortgage and...
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FEDERAL RATE INCREASE: EFFECT ON COMMERCIAL LOANS
As expected, the Federal Reserve’s Open Market Committee (FOMC) raised the target range for the federal funds at the most recent Dec. meeting. The rate rose 25 bps to a 1.25-1.50% range, with the move the Fed has now hiked the Fed Funds rate 3 times this past year and five times since they started...
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HAPPY HOLIDAYS
The holiday season is about giving and kindness. The folks that work at Counsel Mortgage fill this role from helping veterans to serving the homeless; mortgages are what we do, but who we are is what defines us. Each person that comes to work for Counsel Mortgage is told the overriding principle of our company...
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WISHING YOU A JOYOUS HOLIDAY SEASON
We offer a variety product services, ask us how we can assist you today: Counsel Mortgage Group®, LLC www.counselmortgage.com 480-502-1000 NMLS #178927 AZ MB #0909580 CA DBO #60DBO43873 John Rapasky is the President of the Counsel Mortgage Group, LLC. Copyright © 2017 Counsel Mortgage Group®, LLC.