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5 Year Option ARMs About to Reset

admin | January 7, 2010

We have been seeing a drastic decline in foreclosures across the country, many markets show signs of stabilization, and it is beginning to look like the end of our current housing crisis is in sight. However there is small group of mortgage products that may have been overlooked, the Option Adjustable-Rate Mortgages (ARMs) with five-year resets.

Nevada Rural Housing Authority: Home at Last Program (tax credit)

admin | January 3, 2010

The Home at Last Program Is a Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) program that provides a dollar-for-dollar federal income tax credit equal to 20% (for loans over $190,000) or 30% (for loans under $190,000) of the interest paid on a mortgage loan. This credit is given to the homebuyer every year as long as they live in the home. This tax credit will provide an estimated annual savings of $2,000 a year per household.

Fannie Mae Confirms its Short Sale Commissions Policy

admin | December 3, 2009

Fannie Mae has reconfirmed its short sale commission policy with the NAR

Freddie Mac confirms its Short Sales Commission Policy

admin | December 3, 2009

Freddie Mac confirmed that its servicers are not allowed to renegotiate short sales commissions in writing on August 20, 2009

FAQ on the Housing and Economic Recovery Act (HERA)

admin | September 28, 2009

The following FAQ may answer some of the concerns you may have on the new HERA mortgage requirements and how they will affect the timeline of your real estate transaction.