How a $7.7M Malibu Refinance Eliminated an Expensive Home Equity Loan
Home Tap loans and equity sharing agreements get marketed as a straightforward way to unlock cash from a home without taking on debt. No monthly payments and no interest rate to worry about; just a company taking a stake in the future appreciation of the property in...
Refinancing Strategies for High Net Worth Borrowers
Refinancing looks different for different types of buyers. Traditional homeowners are a little bit different than high net worth borrowers. When income is more complex, assets are Diversified, and properties fall into either a jumbo or non-conforming loan, the goal of...
Should You Wait for 2026 Loan Limits to Refinance a Jumbo Mortgage?
I hear this question a lot from California homeowners who bought in the last 12 to 36 months. The story is usually the same. They locked a jumbo loan 30-year fixed in the 7 percent range, they watch the news about rate cuts, and they are hoping that conforming loan...
Why Refinancing Might Actually Work in 2026
Why Refinancing Might Actually Work in 2026 for California Homeowners For many California homeowners, the word “refinance” has felt off the table over the last few years. Rising rates, higher home prices, and headline driven fear caused a lot of people to assume...
What Does Not Qualify for Keeping the Old Tax Base
Understanding tax base is crucial this time of year and with California property taxes it can feel confusing — especially when family transfers, inherited homes, or long-held properties are involved. On top of the emotions of a transition in the family or even grief,...
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