A successful business. Strong income. Excellent credit. Money in the bank. And an attractive loan proposal is already in hand.…
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Sometimes the Lowest Price Isn’t the Biggest Opportunity…or the Biggest Risk. Recently, a first-time homebuyer contacted me about a condominium…
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Why Good Borrowers Get Declined — And Why Another Lender May Say Yes Have you ever wondered why one lender…
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Recently, I visited a 6-unit San Francisco condominium building while on Broker Tour. As I walked through the property, something…
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For many real estate investors, one of the biggest obstacles to selling an appreciated property isn’t finding a buyer. It’s…
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A condominium buyer can have excellent credit, strong income, plenty of assets, and a substantial down payment—and still run into…
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A first-time homebuyer walks into a condominium and sees possibilities. A real estate agent sees market value. An appraiser sees…
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Lesson 2: Understanding Qualified Mortgages (QM) Why They Exist… and Why They Aren’t the Whole Mortgage Story In Lesson 1,…
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Most home buyers spend months preparing to purchase a home. They improve their credit, save for a down payment, gather…
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When Your Own Bank Becomes the Biggest Obstacle A Performing Loan… A Bank Merger… A Maturity Deadline… and a Bridge…
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