Conventional Loans Conventional loans are the single most common loans that people obtain when buying a home. All conventional loans meet standards set by the Federal Housing Finance Agency and…
Asset & Bank Account Statements: How Sourcing of Funds Works
Documenting funds to close and reserves is often one of the most cumbersome parts of the entire mortgage loan closing process. While mortgage lending guidelines are rigid when it comes…
Conforming Loan Limit Increase for 2025
We are happy to announce that in anticipation of the new Conforming loan amount increases for 2025, we will now be accepting conventional loans up to $802,650! Why does this…
Volatility & Rate Expectations – First Half of 2024
It is no secret that mortgage rates have been incredibly volatile for the past few years. Some of the largest ever individual intra-day or intra-week shifts have taken place during…
The Key Components of a Mortgage Loan Application
Applying for a mortgage can feel overwhelming. The first step to getting started with the mortgage loan process is to complete a loan application. In case you are wondering what…
Your Mortgage has been Cleared to Close: What Does This Mean?
You’ve been working on your loan application and providing documents to your mortgage lender when they finally notify you that you have been “Cleared to Close”. Clear to Close is…
Departure Residences: Looking To Buy a New Home and Keep the Current Property?
Are you purchasing a new residence while looking to hang onto your current residence? While this is a common goal/strategy for many homeowners it can be challenging to pull off…
Federal Tax Returns: How Income is Verified
When applying for a mortgage, your mortgage loan originator will request income documentation, such as your federal tax returns. These documents are needed because they are required for most traditional…
Self-employed? Need to get Approved for a Mortgage?
Are you self-employed and looking to qualify for a mortgage loan but are not sure where to start? You may have already spoken to a mortgage representative at your local…
Sourcing Closing Funds
Residential mortgages are subject to strict financial regulations. Nowhere throughout the loan process is this more true than when it comes to sourcing the down payment funds needed for closing….