by Michael DiVita | Jan 13, 2015 | Uncategorized
After last year’s scenario of rising home values and falling defaults, jumbo lenders have come on board with an 85% loan up to $2 million for qualified buyers. For clients who sought a higher end home, but were precluded for lack of down payment, here is the...
by Michael DiVita | Jan 13, 2015 | Uncategorized
After last year’s scenario of rising home values and falling defaults, jumbo lenders have come on board with a 90% loan up to $1.5 million for qualified buyers. For clients who sought a higher end home, but were precluded for lack of down payment, here is the...
by Michael DiVita | Jan 9, 2015 | Uncategorized
Millennials have largely avoided home ownership because of the challenges they face: higher unemployment, lower wages and student debt. They comprise the largest generation in the country and will be the major force in the workplace. They are thrifty, family and...
by Michael DiVita | Jan 4, 2015 | Uncategorized
We all acknowledge referrals are a mainstay for you, the real estate agent. But despite your best service, you can be torpedoed by your mortgage broker and the client can walk away with a bad taste in his mouth. It happens more times than you should accept. The...
by Michael DiVita | Jan 2, 2015 | Uncategorized
A One Minute Tutorial on the What and Why of Mortgage Insurance Many borrowers ask us at DiVita Home Finance, “What is mortgage insurance and why do some loans require it and some do not?” Mortgage insurance is required on all low down payment loans. It insures the...
by Michael DiVita | Jan 2, 2015 | Uncategorized
The Fed recently announced short term interest rates will stay put near zero. The board will be “patient” and rates will remain low “for a considerable time.” Chair Janet Yellen confirmed no change in the first quarter of 2015. Many economists believe interest may...