by Michael Divita | Mar 24, 2026 | Loan Types, Mortgage Education
The DSCR vs. conventional question comes up constantly with California investors — and the answer usually isn’t which loan is “better,” it’s which loan works for your situation right now. I’ve placed both for California investors for... by Michael Divita | Mar 17, 2026 | Loan Types, Mortgage Education
DSCR loan rates run higher than conventional mortgage rates — and that’s by design. The premium buys you no income verification; the property qualifies the loan, not your tax returns. For investors who can’t or don’t want to document personal income... by Michael Divita | Mar 15, 2026 | Mortgage Education
This question comes up constantly — and the answer matters more in California than in most states because of SB-326, the state’s exterior inspection law, which adds a layer of condo-specific financing complexity that didn’t exist a few years ago. I help... by Michael Divita | Mar 12, 2026 | Loan Types, Mortgage Education
I’m Michael DiVita — DRE #01372066 | NMLS #241655, DiVita Home Finance (DRE #01818285 | NMLS #323700), Tiburon, CA. I’ve been in California mortgage lending since 2000 and founded DiVita Home Finance in 2007. I walk California investors through DSCR... by Michael Divita | Feb 19, 2026 | Mortgage Education
I’m Michael DiVita — DRE #01372066 | NMLS #241655, DiVita Home Finance (DRE #01818285 | NMLS #323700), Tiburon, CA. I’ve been in California mortgage lending since 2000 and founded DiVita Home Finance in 2007. DTI is the number I spend the most time on with... by Michael Divita | Feb 18, 2026 | Loan Types, Mortgage Education
Building a home in California in 2026 is a significant financial undertaking — and for most buyers, that means securing a construction loan. I work with Bay Area and Marin County builders regularly: buyers who can’t find the right existing home and have decided...