While there is a lot of publicity about the current historic mortgage rates, it is not as easy to shop for the best product as comparing rates. The Georgia and Florida loan markets are commonly quoted with 1 origination point. This is not always the case, but it is customary for the majority of mortgage [...]
Virtually every day I get calls from customers wanting to buy 10+ properties from a bank or institutional seller. With the lack of credit and capital available, I find this amazing!
The reality is that the deals available today will make people rich – extremely rich. Properties are selling for 25-40% on the dollar……unprecedented discounting.
If you [...]
The 30-year fixed rate today was again at 4.625%. This assumes you are a well qualified borrower – credit score of 720+ and a LTV (loan-to-value) of 80% or less.
The media is full of information about how great the loan rates are and how bad the housing market is. What is not covered as often is the more strenous qualification process that Fannie/Freddie have imposed. Whereas before it was quite easy to be approved for your new loan wtih credit scores down to the [...]

