Common Real Estate and Mortgage Terms

Common Real Estate and Mortgage Terms

The world of real estate is vast and can get confusing, especially of you are a first time home buyer. Just the language and terms alone in real estate can be enough to have the average person confused when buying or selling a home. When trying to purchase or sell a...
Is the Housing Market Cooling Off?

Is the Housing Market Cooling Off?

It seems that houses are not flying off the “shelf” as they did just 3 to 4 months ago so what is exactly happening and what does that mean for buyers and sellers now? Late spring and summer are typically some of the busiest times in the US housing market...
FAQ for Self Employed Home Loans

FAQ for Self Employed Home Loans

Frequently asked questions on self-employment home loans or stated income loans. Question: How good does my credit have to be? Answer: You need a minimum credit score of 600 to be eligible for a stated income self-employment home loan. Past credit issues may be okay...
What is a No Doc Mortgage?

What is a No Doc Mortgage?

Before the housing crash in 2008, a popular alternative to the traditional mortgage was called the Ninja mortgage which stands for “no income, job, or asset verification. This is also referred to as a no doc mortgage. Now while this might seem a little crazy,...