Posts Tagged ‘underwriting’
RERL-1657- Consumers don’t trust their mortgage lenders – So who do you trust?
A recent survey of consumers has shown that many of us don’t trust mortgage lenders and banks. It’s not really surprising with satisfaction ratings amongst mortgage servicers ranking below life insurance. While we all want to be leaders in the industry, do we really want to be so in a low bar industry? The lack…
Read MoreRERL-1551-Purchase Market – Buyer Strategies
Whether you’re a realtor, lender or consumer looking to buy or sell a home, you know this is a purchase market. Rates have slowly inched up the last few years officially taking us out of a true refinance market and it’s affecting the way business is changing. Today Joe discusses the purchase market and buyer…
Read MoreRERL-1501-How To Buy A Home Without Selling First
In a market where inventory is insanely low most sellers are going to think differently with a lot of help from their lender. In fact a common issue agent’s face is working with clients that are hesitant to sell either because they don’t want to move multiple time or they fear of homelessness. Today Joe…
Read MoreBootstrap Legal – Creating New Technology For Crowdfunding
Long time listeners will know that the topic of developing and discovering new technology is a favorite of Joe’s. Calling in today is Bootstrap Legal Founder and CEO, Amy Wan. The amazing thing about Bootstrap Legal is their use of technology. Amy has created software which automates the drafting of legal paperwork for real estate…
Read MoreSix Most Important Questions To Ask Your Lender and Real Estate Agent When Considering Working With Them?
New studies and research are out and that means consumers have new wants and expectations from their lenders and agents. Not surprisingly the top two consumer complaints circle around the lack of communication and ability to negotiate costs and fees. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell some of these questions may even surprise those…
Read MoreUnderstanding Documentation For Financing And The Difference Between Conforming VS. Jumbo
It may initially sound boring, but understanding the documentation for financing when refinancing or making a purchase can help quell some of the frustration. In today’s podcast Joe breaks down the differences between general conforming loans and jumbo loans. He also looks at the required documentations as well as reasons why your lender needs them.…
Read More[podcast] Loan Product and Program Review
It’s been a while but our lengthy sellers market has swung back to a purchase market. After such a long stretch where they didn’t have much power, it’s easy for buyers to be misinformed about all the products available to them. Today, Host Joe Cucchiara reviews 30 year fixed alternatives now that rates have risen.…
Read More[podcast] Is Now Still a Good Time to Buy and Tax Tips
Interest rates are rising, is now still a good time to buy a house? It’s a question we hear a lot around here and that answer always depends on you and your situation. Joe takes a look at first time and move up buyers who face different deciding factors before officially jumping into the market.…
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