Homeowners in California have several ways to convert their home equity into cash. One common strategy is to use a second mortgage (a.k.a., home equity loan) that delivers a lump-sum payment based on the equity you've built up. We recently…
Home buyers in California who have been through a bankruptcy within the past few years sometimes have a harder time qualifying for mortgage loans. Bankruptcy filings like Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 can significantly lower a person's credit score. They…
Housing affordability can be measured in different ways, both short-term and long-term. But when buying a home in an expensive real estate market like California, home buyers are typically most concerned with the size of their monthly payments. Common questions…
Home buyers with variable income often wonder if they can qualify for a mortgage loan in California. And the short answer is yes! Each year, many borrowers in the Golden State with variable income qualify for mortgage loans. A lot…
In this guide: How a second opinion from a mortgage broker could help you qualify for a home loan in California, even if you've been turned down by a traditional bank or lender. We often think of the second opinion…
Are you a nonpermanent U.S. resident with a work visa and want to buy a home in California? Do you have questions as to which work visas are eligible for mortgage qualification in California? You've come to the right place!…
Will you be building a new home in California in the near future? Do you need a mortgage loan to finance a new construction? Your first impulse might be to use your home builder's lender. And it could be the…
In this article: an overview of nontraditional mortgage financing options in California, including bank statement loans, hard money loans, asset depletion and more. Many home buyers in California use traditional loans when buying a house. A traditional or "conventional" mortgage…
Are you planning to buy a multifamily property in California during 2024? Do you have limited funds for the down payment on such a purchase? If so, we have some good news for you. A recent policy change from the…
It's official: California's conforming loan limits have been increased for 2024 due to rising home prices nationwide. And we have all the details! In a previous blog post, we speculated that the statewide conforming loan limit for most California counties…
