Category Archives: Loan Programs

HARP Update II

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Matt Steinmetz

The updates I received re:HARP loans are both incouraging and discouraging! They’ll raise you up and bring you down! Who knew loans could be so dramatic, like a Hollywood picture show! Continue reading →

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HARP Update Nov. 15th

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Matt Steinmetz

The HARP program has been extended through 12/31/2013.

“Fannie Mae is removing the maximum LTV ratio limit for Refi Plus mortgage loans secured by fixed-rate mortgages with terms up to 30 years.
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Update on HARP and Rate Outlook

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Matt Steinmetz

Europe finds some help with the Greek debt issue which hurt U.S. mortgage rates and inflation, the enemy of mortgage rates begins to rear its ugly head! Please leave your comments here and share this with your friends via the … Continue reading →

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Down Payment Assistance with CHF

Posted on September 25, 2011 by Matt Steinmetz

YES! There are many down payment assistance programs out there… I recently took a phone call from a first time homebuyer that wanted to know if the CHF program was a reality.  IT IS!  The CHF Program is basically a … Continue reading →

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Buying Investemnt Properties With Less Down

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Matt Steinmetz

Did you know you can buy investment properties with 10 or 15% DOWN? Fannie Mae’s Homepath program allows for 10% down for investors when buying a Homepath home. Non Fannie Mae Homepath homes can use normal conventional financing with 15% down for … Continue reading →

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Fannie Mae brings back HomePath incentives | Inman News

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Matt Steinmetz

Fannie Mae is once again offering closing-cost assistance for buyers Continue reading →

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FHA Annual Premium Increase

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Matt Steinmetz

April 18th, 2011- FHA case #’s pulled on this day or after will have higher annual premiums, which means higher monthly payments. Continue reading →

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Escrow Holdbacks

Posted on April 3, 2011 by Matt Steinmetz

Using an escrow hold back we can get your deal closed on time and have the repairs completed after close.

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Short Sale and Foreclosure Time Frames

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Matt Steinmetz

You may be able to buy again 1 day after a short sale, 2 years after short sale and 3 years after foreclosure Continue reading →

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FHA 203K Forum in Concord

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Matt Steinmetz

NAHREP of Contra Costa-Solano Counties – Events. This Thursday is a forum for the FHA 203K and 203K Streamline along with Fannie Mae Homepath.  You can come and ask questions or just listen and learn about these great programs.  The … Continue reading →

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