Like to introduce you to Tricia James. Tricia is one of the most talented wholesale lenders who always goes above and beyond. She is working on a client with a recent 120-day mortgage late payment that dozens of other wholesale lenders could not do. She knows how to structure a deal and present it the right way. She is hands down a five-plus star wholesale mortgage professional. Here is a podcast she did a few months ago.

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Like to congratulate Dino Hasapis for earning the best Chicago Real Estate Agent Award for Chicago Area. Dino Hasapis always goes above and beyond for all his clients. Dino Hasapis not only treats his clients like family but he follows up after each closing and makes sure his clients have no questions and is Johnny on the spot if his clients needs a referral on the area his clients moved to. Dino is trusted, loved, and respected by his clients, family and friends. All of Dino Hasapis clients become his lifelong friend and family. Very proud of you my man.

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There are always two types of costs when you buy a house. There is the down payment and the closing costs. The down payment is a fixed dollar amount. The minimum down payment on FHA loans is 3.5%. The minimum down payment on conventional loans is 3% for a first-time homebuyer and 5% for a seasoned homebuyer. USDA and VA loans do not require a down payment. Closing costs are fees and costs a homebuyer gets charged. Closing costs is not just the cost of the origination from the lender. Any costs and fees associated with the purchase of a home are classified as closing costs. Closing costs includes pre-paids which are escrows.

Closing Costs and Down Payment on a Home PurchaseClosing Costs

Closing costs vary and is not a fixed rate. Closing costs depends on the city, county, state, and the type of property. Closing costs are the fees and expenses incurred during the finalization of a real estate transaction, typically paid at the closing of the deal when the title of the property is transferred from the seller to the buyer. These costs can vary widely but generally range from 2% to 5% of the home’s purchase price. Here are some common components of closing costs:

1. Loan Origination Fees: Fees charged by the lender for processing the mortgage loan application.
2. Appraisal Fee: The cost of having the property appraised to determine its market value.
3. Home Inspection Fee: The cost of a professional home inspection to check for structural issues or necessary repairs.
4. Title Insurance: Protects the buyer and lender from any legal disputes over the property’s ownership.
5. Attorney Fees: Legal fees for the services of an attorney to handle the closing process (required in some states).
6. Recording Fees: Fees charged by the local government to record the sale and transfer of the property.
7. Survey Fee: The cost of verifying the property’s boundaries and any potential encroachments.
8. Prepaid Costs: These can include property taxes, homeowners insurance, and mortgage interest paid upfront.
9. Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI): If your down payment is less than 20%, you may be required to pay PMI.

Down Payment on a Home Purchase.

A down payment is the amount of money a buyer pays upfront when purchasing a home, typically expressed as a percentage of the home’s purchase price. The size of the down payment can affect the mortgage terms, including the loan amount, interest rate, and monthly payments. Here are some typical down payment options:

1. Conventional Loans: These typically require a down payment of at least 3% to 20% of the home’s purchase price. A higher down payment can result in better loan terms and potentially avoiding PMI if the down payment is 20% or more.
2. FHA Loans: Insured by the Federal Housing Administration, these loans are popular with first-time homebuyers and require a minimum down payment of 3.5%.
3. VA Loans: Available to eligible veterans and active-duty military personnel, VA loans often require no down payment.
4. USDA Loans: Designed for rural homebuyers, USDA loans can also require no down payment.

Example Scenario

For a home priced at $300,000:

• Down Payment (20%): $60,000
• Closing Costs (estimated at 3%): $9,000

Total amount needed upfront: $69,000

Tips for Managing Costs

1. Shop Around for Lenders: Different lenders offer various loan terms and closing cost structures.
2. Negotiate with the Seller: Sometimes sellers are willing to cover part of the closing costs to facilitate the sale.
3. Ask About Closing Cost Assistance Programs: Some states and localities offer programs to help with closing costs for first-time buyers.

Understanding closing costs and down payments is crucial in budgeting for a home purchase and ensuring you are financially prepared for this significant investment.

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Down Payment For Home Purchase Guidelines By Lenders

In this guide, we will cover down payment for home purchase requirements by mortgage lenders. Homebuyers planning to purchase a home have two types of costs

A homily early in Advent last year at St. Paul’s in Tampa, reminded me of a similar homily I heard years ago about prayer. There was a flood predicted and one man refused to heed the warning of the local authorities to vacate before the flood arrived, his answer was, “I will be fine I am praying to God.” Some hours passed and the flood worsened, the sheriff sent a boat to the man’s house to rescue him, “I am fine I am praying to God.” The boat left only to return three hours later and the man still refused to leave. Finally, the man was on his roof praying to God for help when just then a helicopter arrived to save him, still he refused, and he drowned.

When the man was greeted by God at the pearly gates he asked God, why He didn’t help him after praying so hard, God said “ I did help you I sent the sheriff, a boat and a helicopter.” The moral of the story is God answer prayers, maybe not the way we want, but He answers them.

I know God answers prayers, I don’t know how? I have prayed and prayed for things in my life, these prayers were not answered right away. If my prayer wasn’t answered, so I thought, it really was answered and the answer was “no.” God will give us the tools to help ourselves, we have to be aware of them and use them accordingly. I always pray, I wake up and pray, a prayer is constantly going through my head, and so many times the devil enters to trip me up with the words, he wants me to trip and fall so he can help me. It may have worked at one time, not now, and that’s the reason I am writing this story.

I pray to Padre Pio, “pray, hope and don’t worry,” that was Padre Pio’s mantra. I wear a St. Benedict medal attached to my crucifix to keep the devil away. For the last few weeks I have been wearing a Immaculate Mary medal on a black leather bracelet. I was never in the habit of praying to Mary, I do now and it works. My worries and troubles have not changed, but praying to Mary has eased my mind and prepared me for the future with a clearer head. This past Advent I prepared myself for the arrival of Jesus, and I have never felt so serene and so joyous. I know my prayers are being answered. In the end of this life I fully believe that praying has made a difference in my life. Pray!A homily early in Advent last year at St. Paul’s in Tampa, reminded me of a similar homily I heard years ago about prayer. There was a flood predicted and one man refused to heed the warning of the local authorities to vacate before the flood arrived, his answer was, “I will be fine I am praying to God.” Some hours passed and the flood worsened, the sheriff sent a boat to the man’s house to rescue him, “I am fine I am praying to God.” The boat left only to return three hours later and the man still refused to leave. Finally, the man was on his roof praying to God for help when just then a helicopter arrived to save him, still he refused, and he drowned.

When the man was greeted by God at the pearly gates he asked God, why He didn’t help him after praying so hard, God said “ I did help you I sent the sheriff, a boat and a helicopter.” The moral of the story is God answer prayers, maybe not the way we want, but He answers them.

I know God answers prayers, I don’t know how? I have prayed and prayed for things in my life, these prayers were not answered right away. If my prayer wasn’t answered, so I thought, it really was answered and the answer was “no.” God will give us the tools to help ourselves, we have to be aware of them and use them accordingly. I always pray, I wake up and pray, a prayer is constantly going through my head, and so many times the devil enters to trip me up with the words, he wants me to trip and fall so he can help me. It may have worked at one time, not now, and that’s the reason I am writing this story.

I pray to Padre Pio, “pray, hope and don’t worry,” that was Padre Pio’s mantra. I wear a St. Benedict medal attached to my crucifix to keep the devil away. For the last few weeks I have been wearing a Immaculate Mary medal on a black leather bracelet. I was never in the habit of praying to Mary, I do now and it works. My worries and troubles have not changed, but praying to Mary has eased my mind and prepared me for the future with a clearer head. This past Advent I prepared myself for the arrival of Jesus, and I have never felt so serene and so joyous. I know my prayers are being answered. In the end of this life I fully believe that praying has made a difference in my life. Pray!

I heard the great news from Gustan that Viral Website Developers will be launching a CRM for real estate agents and loan officers in one platform.. That is great news for realtors who are loan officers because we do not have to go back and forth between two CRM systems. Gloria and I are looking forward to seeing the newly designed one stop shop online loan officer and real estate CRM designed from Viral Website Developers.

Do counties in Florida require permits to build an ADU or tiny home in Florida? From what I heard accessory dwelling units and tiny houses can be built on private property as long as they meet the zoning and building codes of the specific local jurisdiction. Some counties and municipalities have specific regulations for tiny houses, including minimum square footage requirements and foundation specifications.

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I own a property on five acres in Austin and I was thinking of building an accessory building unit on my property to use as an in-law suite or ADU for additional rental income. Can I build a tiny house or ADU on my property in Texas WITHOUT a building permit and a bunch of red tape??

Any loan officers or real estate agents know about the new federal law on non-competes for NMLS licensed loan officers?

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What are the states that require distance requirements for loan officers from where they live to the mortgage branch they are sponsored from. There are about a dozen states that require mortgage loan originators to be tied and/or sponsored by a mortgage branch such as a 50 to 100 mile distance requirement. Does anyone know which states have the distance to residency requirements between the branch and the loan officer personal residence?

I appreciate the wealth of information on the Great Content Authority FORUM for the resources available in furthering my career as a branch manager and NMLS licensed loan officer. I could not believe what I have heard today by a fellow mortgage loan originator, a member of this forum, who owns her own mortgage brokerage company. My friend who owns her own mortgage broker company and is licensed in six states always had countless leads from states she was not licensed but could not monetize on those leads and realtor referral because of her mortgage brokerage only being licensed in three states. One of the options my friend had was give up her own mortgage broker shop and close it and join a larger mortgage company with NMLS licenses in most of the 50 states. However, her mortgage broker shop is her baby and she put a lot of sweat and equity in creating and launching her mortgage shop. The great news that was revealed to my friend which can apply to me is that a licensed mortgage loan officer can be licensed with multiple mortgage companies at the same time. Therefore, you can have and own your own mortgage shop licensed with a few states and simultaneously be sponsored with another mortgage company and be licensed in the states your own mortgage broker shop is not licensed. By doing so, you can be licensed in all or most of the 50 states and be in compliance and not worry about crossing the grey area. My friend asked me to reach out to @Bruce , Esq., MBA, LL.M. for more information. From my past experience, if a deal sounds too good to be true, it normally is. I would love to hear a lot more about this. I spoke to Danny Vesokie, President and Founder of Affiliated Business Partners, a commercial loan training school, and Danny did say to reach out to @Bruce . for more detail information because Bruce sponsored by three mortgage companies at the same time

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Eligible active duty, retired, and eligible spouses of eligible deceased members of the United States Military can qualify for VA loans with bad credit. Getting approved for a VA loan with bad credit can be challenging, but it is possible under certain circumstances. Here are some key points regarding VA loans and bad credit:

1. Credit Score Requirements:
2. The VA does not have a minimum credit score requirement, but most VA-approved lenders typically require a credit score of at least 620.
3. Some lenders may consider applicants with scores as low as 580, but they will likely require compensating factors.
4. Compensating Factors:
5. VA lenders may be more flexible if you have compensating factors that offset the risk associated with a lower credit score.
6. Compensating factors can include a higher residual income, significant assets or cash reserves, or a strong employment history.
7. Credit History Analysis:
8. VA lenders will closely review your credit report to understand the reasons behind any derogatory items or late payments.
9. They may be more lenient if the negative items are due to extenuating circumstances, such as job loss, medical issues, or divorce.
10. Waiting Periods:
11. If you have previous derogatory events like bankruptcies, foreclosures, or short sales, there are mandatory waiting periods before you can qualify for a VA loan.
12. For Chapter 7 bankruptcy, the waiting period is usually 2 years.
13. For Chapter 13 bankruptcy, you may be eligible after 12 months of on-time payments.
14. For foreclosures and short sales, the waiting period is typically 2 years.
15. Debt-to-Income Ratio:
16. VA loans have more flexible debt-to-income ratio requirements compared to conventional loans.
17. Generally, your total monthly debt payments (including the new mortgage) should not exceed 41% of your gross monthly income.
18. Documentation:
19. Be prepared to provide documentation explaining any derogatory credit events, such as letters of explanation, proof of extenuating circumstances, and evidence of re-established credit.

It’s important to note that while the VA does not have strict credit score requirements, individual lenders may have their own overlays or stricter guidelines. Working with an experienced VA lender or mortgage broker can help you navigate the process and understand your specific eligibility based on your credit situation.

Additionally, taking steps to improve your credit score, reduce outstanding debts, and increase your cash reserves can significantly improve your chances of qualifying for a VA loan with bad credit.

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FHA loans are the most popular mortgage loan program for homebuyers and homeowners with bad credit. Homebuyers with less the perfect credit and low credit scores can qualify and get approved for FHA loans with bad credit with a 3.5% down payment. FHA loans with bad credit allows borrowers to qualify for an FHA loan with bad credit with credit scores down to 500 FICO. To qualify for a 3.5% down payment home purchase FHA loan, you need at least a 580 credit score. Borrowers with under a 580 credit score and down to 500 FICO can qualify for an FHA loan with bad credit with a 10% down payment.

I was asked to come to GCA Forums to get the right answer to whether it is better to open your own mortgage broker company or try to get hooked up with a mortgage lender and open your own P and L net mortgage branch? What are the pros and cons of owning your own mortgage net branch versus having your own mortgage brokerage company? What are the two start up costs of having your own mortgage broker company versus a P and L mortgage net branch of a national mortgage lender. @Bill Burg