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How You File Taxes Matters

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Matt Steinmetz

This video by Matt Steinmetz covers some details about how tax returns affect you qualifying for a mortgage loan. Continue reading →

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FHA Home Flipping Policy

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Matt Steinmetz

In February, FHA extended the FHA property flipping waiver until December 31, 2011. As of now, this waiver has not been extended again and will expire on 12/31/11. Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Matt Steinmetz

This is me wishing everyone a Merry Christams and Happy Holidays with a bonus music track! Continue reading →

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The Importance of Credit

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Matt Steinmetz

This video goes over the importance of establishing credit and having good credit and at least 3 tradelines (open credit sources). Continue reading →

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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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FHA Loan Limits Increased! Again!

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Matt Steinmetz

Congress to restore FHA loan limts to $729,750 Continue reading →

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CCAR’s Big Event 2011

Posted on November 13, 2011 by Matt Steinmetz

This is my 2nd Big Event and I find them informational. It is also a good chance to say hello and rub some elbows. This event was held at the Lesher Center for the Arts. Here’s what was said this year. Continue reading →

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FBI Speaks at NAHREP Lunch

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Matt Steinmetz

The FBI spoke today at the lunch event put on by NAHREP here in Concord, CA.  Here’s what they had to say: *If you lie in order to get something of value, you could be charged with mortgage fraud. *Mortgage … Continue reading →

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More Lenders Exiting in 2012 and Rates Getting Better

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Matt Steinmetz

This video discusses the estimate from the Mortgage Bankers Association that the loan volume for 2012, industry wide will drop by 25%.  This will force more lenders, individuals and companies, to leave the industry.  The video also touches on where … Continue reading →

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Funding your Fixers

Posted on January 30, 2011 by Matt Steinmetz

The FHA 2o3K allows you to wrap the costs of the loan, your renovation costs and pay off your existing loans on the house. This leaves you with one new loan up to 97.75% of the “future” value and a beautiful home. Continue reading →

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