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…
Over the years, we have learned that home buyers in California typically have a lot of questions about the mortgage application process. We developed this guide to address some of those common questions. Summary: This article explains how the mortgage…
This article is part of an ongoing series in which we showcase some of the most commonly used mortgage financing strategies in California. Today, we'll explain why some people use ARM loans to buy a starter home in California, and…
Home buyers in California have a lot of different options when it comes to their mortgage financing. One of those choices has to do with the rate structure associated with the loan. For instance, California home buyers can choose between…
Mortgage insurance is a common source of confusing for home buyers in California. First-time buyers, in particular, tend to have a lot of questions about how mortgage insurance works, when it's required, and when it's not. In this article, we…
