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Real estate: Its time to buy again – Fortune Finance

Posted on April 10, 2011 by Matt Steinmetz

Real estate: Its time to buy again – Fortune Finance.  Whether you are a first time buyer, a seasoned or a want to be investor, or considering a 2nd home, it’s time to buy again!  New construction has slowed to … 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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FHA REO inventory up 47% from a year ago

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Matt Steinmetz

FHA REO inventory up 47% from one year ago « HousingWire. Reselling these properties is key to driving the housing market into recovery. Estimates are wide-ranging on the size of this shadow inventory of foreclosed homes and delinquent loans still … Continue reading →

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Posted on January 30, 2011 by Matt Steinmetz

I am proud to be one of the Branch Mangers for Envoy Mortgage in California. My office is located in Concord, CA in Contra Costa County. I hope you’ll find the information offered within mattsteinmetz.com helpful and the loan programs not only convenient, but very competitive.

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FHA and Rates-Change is Upon Us

Posted on April 5, 2010 by Matt Steinmetz

Today the increase on FHA’s upfront mortgage insurance premium (UFMIP) begins. Continue reading →

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Home Affordable Improvements and New FHA Refinance Program

Posted on March 29, 2010 by Matt Steinmetz

Details of HAMP Improvements and New FHA Refinance Program Continue reading →

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Governor Schwarzenegger Signs $10,000 Homebuyer Tax Credit Legislation

Posted on March 25, 2010 by Matt Steinmetz

Governor Schwarzenegger Signs $10,000 Homebuyer Tax Credit Legislation. Starting May 1st, the very day after the federal tax credit ends, California’s tax credit kicks in!!! This time it’s not just for new homes either.  First time buyers, purchasing new or … Continue reading →

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A Little Fed and a lot of FHA

Posted on January 28, 2010 by Matt Steinmetz

Well it looks like the date for the increase in up front mortgage insurance (UFMIP) is April 5th. Continue reading →

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Changes to the Good Faith Estimate

Posted on December 23, 2009 by Matt Steinmetz

January 1st marks the start of a new year, new decade and among other things the start of a new good faith estimate. New laws require lenders to use the 2010 version of this form. Continue reading →

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Unemployment up to 9.7%

Posted on September 9, 2009 by Matt Steinmetz

The latest job report came out last week. It appears all of the positive news that has been all over the web and news channels, is premature. 9.7% unemployment is the highest in 26 years. Thank you, Matt Steinmetz Envoy … Continue reading →

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