by luxretail | Oct 25, 2022 | Home Buying, Self Employed
If you’re an independent contractor, you’re part of a rising tide in a recent workforce change in which more high-skilled workers are choosing contract work over salaried positions. But many mortgage products are tailored to people in the latter group,...
by luxretail | Oct 13, 2022 | Home Buying, Market News
When the Federal Reserve is making headlines, as it has been lately, questions can arise among potential homebuyers. The Fed’s moves affecting interest rates often spark fears that home-buying costs are rising beyond affordability. But it’s wise to...
by luxretail | Oct 4, 2022 | Home Buying, Investors
If you’re considering a real estate investment, know that you will be tapping into a massive market; according to the U.S. Census Bureau, 34% of American households live in rental properties, and 42% of those live in single-family homes. From first-time...
by luxretail | Sep 27, 2022 | Home Buying, Investors
If you’re thinking of purchasing an investment property, you’re in good company – investors bought a record share of homes last year. So what can you buy? Let’s take a look at the property types and the best financing for them. Eligible...
by luxretail | Sep 16, 2022 | Home Buying
A system that many lenders employ to evaluate creditworthiness, the 5 C’s of Credit are an informal but widely used methodology in the approval process for mortgage loans. They are: Character, Capacity, Collateral, Capital, and Conditions. Let’s look at...
by luxretail | Sep 7, 2022 | Investors
If you’re thinking of buying an investment property, you’ve got a range of attractive mortgage programs to choose from. Managing that investment may present more of a challenge. Here are a few tips to help you out. 1) Getting the Right Return This...
by luxretail | Aug 26, 2022 | Home Buying
At heart, a good loan officer’s goal is to keep you informed on the mortgage products that best fit your unique needs. Knowledge and understanding of these financial tools is often key to your success in a variety of important ways. Let’s consider a few....
by luxretail | Aug 17, 2022 | Investors
If you’re thinking about investing in real estate, you’re in good company. The commercial real estate market is booming, with experts predicting a strong performance going forward, driven, in part, by a shortage of residential housing supply and rising...
by luxretail | Aug 4, 2022 | Home Buying, Investors
There are around 20 million rental properties in the U.S., and about 14 million of those are owned by individual investors. Might you join their ranks? Here are a few things to consider. Know That You’re Ready Financially ready. Lenders often want at least 15%...
by luxretail | Jul 27, 2022 | Home Buying, Self Employed
While self-employment may offer freedom and higher earnings than salaried jobs for many, it can also be a roadblock when applying for a mortgage loan that requires traditional income documentation. Our Simple Access® Non-QM Bank Statement loan seeks to remedy that...
