Archive for February, 2009

Disqualifying prospective buyers on…

February 28th, 2009 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Uncategorized

…the basis of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, family status, or national origin is illegal. Discrimination can get you into a heap of legal trouble and can cost you big bucks. If in doubt, check with the Equal Housing Opportunity agency in your area.

You are attempting to sell…

February 28th, 2009 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Uncategorized

…your home yourself to avoid paying several thousand dollars in commissions. Be willing to spend some of that on advertising. Remember your home is competing for attention with those listed by real estate agents and they are putting ads in homes magazines, mailing out flyers, etc. A small 4 or 5 line ad once a week will most likely not get the job done. Establish a budget that will realistically promote the sale of your home.

Check with a title…

February 28th, 2009 by admin | 1 Comment | Filed in Uncategorized

…company for a FSBO kit. Many of them will provide them at no cost to encourage the seller to use them to close the loan. The kit will have a purchase agreement and other helpful information.


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There can be a great win-win…

February 28th, 2009 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Uncategorized

…situation created for a FSBO and Mortgage Broker working together where the Broker is taking the phone calls for you. The Broker can determine rather quickly rather a potential buyer would be waste of time for the owner of the property by pulling credit and assessing their potential for obtaining a mortgage.


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One creative way to draw…

February 28th, 2009 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Uncategorized

…attention to certain features of your home is to write a special feature’s) for each room down on an index card and post them in each area respectively. Make sure you post them where you are sure they are visible to each potential home buyer. This is a great way to focus on the positive characteristics of your home.

Find out what is your true…

February 28th, 2009 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Uncategorized

…and fair market value is. You are saving 6% already by not listing your house with a realtor. Do not try to make more profit than it is. The higher the price, the longer it will stay on the market, which will eventually cost your money, time, and effort.


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An important For Sale…

February 28th, 2009 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Uncategorized

…By Owner tip is to work with a mortgage professional. The mortgage professional can provide lending for any potential buyer and facilitate a smooth and quick sale of your home.


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Tips for your Open House:…

February 27th, 2009 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Uncategorized

  • Clean up the inside of your home. Try and remove the clutter and make your home open and welcoming, people coming through will want to pen every closed and look behind every door. Turn on all the lights and replace any low watt bulbs with higher watt bulbs. You may want to consider a fresh coat of paint.
  • Bake some cookies or get a sweet smelling candle (they do have cookie scented candles). Have fresh flowers in your kitchen and/or dining room.
  • See if you can get some free flyers, recently sold properties in your area and the price, loan comparison forms based on your property and asking price. A mortgage broker can help you with some of these forms. Have your own flyers ready with your home

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This special report will show…

February 27th, 2009 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Uncategorized

…you how you can own a home with VERY LITTLE MONEY DOWN and get LOW INTEREST RATES even if you have had a bankruptcy or less than perfect credit.This may sound too good to be true but I encourage you to read all of this report before you make up your mind.Home ownership is one of the key ingredients to building wealth in this country. Take any 100 people at retirement age and here is what you will find.1 in 4 will be wealthy and financially secure 5 will still be working to make ends meet 36 will be dead54 will be dependent upon family or charity for their supportBy owning your own home you can start to build equity and create wealth. You will also no longer need to put up with noisy neighbors and landlords who dont fix things and keep raising your rent.But What If I Have Had a Bankruptcy or Other Credit Problems?Let me make something very clear here:YOU DO NOT HAVE TO PUT DOWN A LOT OF MONEY OR PAY HIGH RATES EVEN IF YOU HAVE HAD A BANKRUPTCY OR OTHER CREDIT ISSUES.Bankruptcies are at an all time high. These occur for many different reasons: 1. Divorce
2. Business failure
3. Job layoff
4. Loss of income for work injury
5. Illness
6. Death in the family

I recently had a client come in who had filed a bankruptcy and was discharged 1 year ago. During our meeting she explained to me that she and her husband separated and he was obligated to pay her child support. During their marriage they had made bills which they were able to pay with both incomes. Now, they were separated and she was left with the bills to pay on her income alone. To make matters worse for her, he didnt pay the child support he was ordered to pay. She was left with no choice but to file bankruptcy.There are several MAJOR MYTHS that buyers, realtors and even some lenders have about working with buyers who had a bankruptcy or less than perfect credit.MYTH: You have to wait 7-10 years after a bankruptcy before you can get a home.REALITY: Since there are 2 different types of bankruptcy filings, lets look at each one separately.Chapter 7: You may be eligible for a mortgage 2 years from the date of discharge. HOWEVER, if your bankruptcy was due to a situation beyond your control and you have re-established good credit, you may be eligible after only 1 year from the date of discharge.Chapter 13: You may be eligible after making 12 on-time payments. Also, you must get a letter from the trustee of the court that purchasing a home will not interfere with your Chapter 13 repayment plan.MYTH: I dont have a lot of money to put down.REALITY: If you are able to meet the standards I just mentioned, your down payment will be 2 %. If you are a veteran you may be able to obtain a mortgage with 0 DOWN.MYTH: I will have to pay rates so high that I wont be able to afford it.REALITY: We currently offer single digit low interest rates. Currently rates are at the lowest level in almost 30 years. It is a perfect time to buy a home with an affordable payment.SO WHAT DO I DO NEXTYou may have heard the term pre-approved or pre-qualified. In the real-estate industry we do things a little backwards. Here is a very common scenario.You the buyer decide you want to move. You call a realtor and start looking for a home. Finally, you find the home of your dreams and your offer is accepted by the seller. Of course you will want to do a home inspection to make sure there is nothing wrong with your new home. The cost of a home inspection is generally $200-$300 and is paid at the time the inspection is done.

Next, you will need to go to a lender and get a mortgage. At the mortgage application you will need to pay approximately $469 for an appraisal and credit report. After 3 or 4 weeks you will learn if your loan has been approved.If your loan was rejected you have now LOST almost $1000.00 because the fees you paid are not refundable if your loan is rejected.BUT THERE IS A SOLUTION: You can get pre-approved BEFORE you even go looking for a home. By being pre-approved you will know that your loan is already waiting for you and all you have to do is find your perfect home. You will also know how much you need to buy the home and what your monthly payment will be.WHAT WILL I NEED TO DO TO GET PRE-APPROVED?If you have had a bankruptcy or other credit issue, we will need to know why it happened and why you believe it won t happen again in the future. We will also need to show proof that it was beyond your control and you had no other choice.Here are some ideas:For spousal abuse, provide Police reportsFor medical bills, get an Ex-parte orderIf you had a work injury, provide proof of workers compensation, a Doctor or Employer note, or a letter from workers compensation attorney stating the date your first benefit was received and amountFor job loss, provide proof of dismissal, a Lay-off notice, or unemployment office recordsFor a business failure, provide tax returns for a most recent year if self-employed, and proof that you are no longer self-employed, such as current pay stubs and job verificationFor a Divorce (Divorce itself is not an acceptable Separation agreement
reason for bankruptcy; however, if debts were Divorce decree incurred with two incomes and now only one, bring W-2 s or 1040 for most recent year filing jointly pays, it can be a compensating factor)
For not receiving child support, bring a court order for child support and a printout from child support enforcement office showing history and arrearage.Your next step is to call and schedule a FREE 1 HOUR CONSULTATION and get the process started.During this meeting we will discuss the mortgage programs that will best meet your needs. We will also try to make this program fit your needs and comfort level for a monthly payment and the amount you want to use to purchase your new home.Also during this meeting we will run a full credit report. This is an extremely important part of the process. You may have heard horror stories about people who bought a home, applied for a mortgage and were told by their lender everything looked good. Three weeks later, their loan was denied because some bad credit showed up, that WAS NOT on the credit report during the first meeting.WHY WE WONT LET THIS HAPPEN TO YOUThere are 3 major credit reporting agencies in the United States: Equifax, TRW and CBI. When a lender runs a free preliminary credit report for you they will run 1 of the 3 agencies listed above. The problem is that not every creditor will report to the same credit agency. For example, your VISA card may report to CBI; your store charge card may report to Equifax; and your Credit Union may report to TRW.During our meeting, we will want to run a FULL 3 agency credit report. This will allow you to know exactly what will be on your credit record. This is the same report that could be used when you purchase your home, so you may not need to pay for it again. If you have had a bankruptcy or other credit issue it is very common to have bills show up on your credit report as past due or behind, even if they were included in your bankruptcy or paid off in full. By having a full credit report, these errors can be corrected so you can get approved faster.CALL NOW TO SCHEDULE 1 HOUR FREE CONSULTATION


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Credit inquiries have prevented…

February 27th, 2009 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Uncategorized

…people from receiving loans. Granted the way they now affect your fico score is much better then in years past. However if your currently involved in the loan process do not acquire any more inquiries.


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The scoring system allows for…

February 26th, 2009 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Uncategorized

…unlimited inquiries during any on fifteen day period to count as one. In this way the system allows borrowers to do due diligence in shopping for credit without being penalized. My understanding is that the unlimited inquires within the 15 day period is only if it is a mortgage or auto loan inquiry.


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The scoring system allows for…

February 26th, 2009 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Uncategorized

…unlimited inquiries during any on fifteen day period to count as one. In this way the system allows borrowers to do due diligence in shopping for credit without being penalized.

The inquiries must be for…

February 25th, 2009 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Uncategorized

…the same purpose for them not to count against your credit score. If you apply for a mortgage but then apply for several credit cards and a car loan the inquiries will be treated as separate and probably will adversely affect your credit score.


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The Fair Credit Act…

February 25th, 2009 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Uncategorized

…allows up to five credit inquiries when refinancing your home before your Fico score drops.


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Inquiries only account for…

February 25th, 2009 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Uncategorized

…10% of your credit score, but inquiries can lower your score enough to put you in a different credit tier that may increase your interest rate or reduce the maximum loan-to-value that you can receive.


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To many inquires that…

February 25th, 2009 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Uncategorized

…count against toward your Fico can prevent you from refinancing or purchasing a new home


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Credit report inquiry’s are removed…

February 25th, 2009 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Uncategorized

…after 2 years. If you have an extremely high number of credit report inquiry’s that are close to 2 years old your score should increase when they are removed from your credit report.


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Not all inquiries count toward…

February 24th, 2009 by admin | No Comments | Filed in credit

…your FICO score.
When you check your credit report, you may notice that a number of credit inquiries have been made, sometimes from businesses that you don


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It is ok to have some…

February 24th, 2009 by admin | No Comments | Filed in credit

…inquires on your credit report when shopping for a mortgage. You need to shop around to protect yourself from high cost lenders.

Your credit score can decrease…

February 24th, 2009 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Uncategorized

…if there are an excessive number of inquiries. Each time you apply for credit, the lender will make an inquiry to establish your credit score and profile.


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Credit inquiries should be the…

February 24th, 2009 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Uncategorized

…least of your worries when reviewing your credit score. Credit balances to credit limits, payment history, and types of credit should be your priority.


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This is the place on the…

February 23rd, 2009 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Uncategorized

…credit report that will show who has accessed your credit report. every time you apply for anything that requires your credit to be pulled it will show up here. it will tell you who pulled your credit, and the date your credit was pulled.
something a lot of people don’t know is that the number of times you apply for credit in a certain time period could have an adverse affect on your credit score.


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Avoid mortgage lates at…

February 23rd, 2009 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Uncategorized

…all cost. They significantly drop your credit score and will brand you as financially irresponsible.


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A mortgage can be a great…

February 23rd, 2009 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Uncategorized

…tool for building a strong credit report and high credit scores. If you had poor credit when you first obtained your mortgage you should check your credit report and consider refinancing. Your scores will see the most improvement if you make every payment on time and don’t acquire too much new debt. If your credit scores have improved you may be able refinance into a lower payment and see increase cash flow every month.


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Credit inquiries can also…

February 23rd, 2009 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Uncategorized

…have an affect on your score. Refrain from applying for too many credit cards, gas cards, or department store cards because too many inquiries can lower your score.


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If your credit score is…

February 22nd, 2009 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Uncategorized

…lower than you expected, ask us about what steps you can take to improve your credit score to qualify for the loan programs you require. A debt consolidation loan can help pay off many of the debts such as credit card debt and monthly installments which are dragging your credit down, and regular payment of your new lower monthly mortgage payment will help raise your scores as well.


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A good credit score can…

February 22nd, 2009 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Uncategorized

…be achieved by practicing prudent financial responsibility. Having good credit often qualifies you for better rates and more aggressive (LTV) loans.


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Avoid offers such as…

February 22nd, 2009 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Uncategorized

…90 days same as cash , no payments for one year , etc. Signing up for these kind of offers result in installment type credit accounts on your credit report. Having consumer installment type accounts can result in lowering your credit score.


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Honor your agreements with vendors….

February 22nd, 2009 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Uncategorized

…Do not stop making installment payments because you are dissatisfied with an appliance you bought. Instead, try to resolve the issue with the vendor, even if it means going to court. Vendors who grant you credit on purchases can report to the credit agencies. Another common mistake people make is they stop honoring sales agreements they make with mobile phone companies. Many mobile phone carriers give away phones for free with a 1 or 2 year contract. People who break their contracts will be reported to credit bureaus.


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Keep your credit card balances…

February 22nd, 2009 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Uncategorized

…at 50% of the limit or lower. This will greatly affect your credit score in a positive way. This will also make it easier to pay off if need be.


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