Home Financing

April 13, 2010

Why Loans Aren’t Funding in Flood Hazard Areas!

The National Flood Insurance Program has expired and it was not extended prior to Congress taking its spring break.  The absence of this Program may make […]
January 21, 2010

What’s Going to Happen With Jumbo Mortgage Rates?

I’ve had a few clients ask me what I thought was going to happen with Jumbo Mortgage Rates in the near future.  I found this video […]
October 19, 2009

Los Altos Real Estate Market Update – Personal Property is Causing Financing Problems

An interesting topic came up this morning in our office meeting – The inclusion of personal property in a purchase contract is having a negative effect […]
July 23, 2009

The Home Valuation Code of Conduct and How it Can Effect Your Home’s Financing

There has recently been a lot written about the relatively new appraisal regulation called the Home Valuation Code of Conduct (HVCC).   The gist of the HVCC is to ensure […]
February 4, 2008

Final Notice! You’re About To Receive 42 Offers To Refinance Your Home Loan

About 2 months ago, I started to receive letters about refinancing my adjustable loan.  Apparently, I live in Refi-Hell and every lender in the country is attempting to […]