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22 November 2009
Part III:Lender Interview:Dean Wong from First Cap. Mortgage
The following is Part III of an ongoing series of interviews with my Preferred Lender:Dean Wong. His contact info follows the Interview. Thomas Ray :Dean, how are you these days? Dean Wong :Thomas, I am great! Hopefully we can help clear up some questions Read More...
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08 October 2009
November 30th is the deadline for the $8K First Time Home Buyer’s credit
Based on the recent volume of calls my team has received and the large number of outstanding Pre-Approval letters floating around out there, we predict there will be a mad rush in the mortgage market beginning mid-October . It is crucial that buyers and Read More...
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31 July 2009
Lender Questions-My Interview with Dean Wong at First Capital Mortgage
It is with great pleasure to post my Interview with one of my favorite Lenders Dean Wong at First Capital Mortgage. (His contact is at the end of my post). Tom: Hello Dean. How are you doing? Dean: Great Tom Tom: 1).I have heard that there are some changes Read More...
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13 October 2008
Stock Market at a 5 year low...Oil down!
"THOSE WHO CAN SOAR TO THE HIGHEST HEIGHTS CAN ALSO PLUNGE TO THE DEEPEST DEPTHS." Lucy Maud Montgomery . Despite all of the government's efforts, markets here and around the world plunged this week as the financial crisis continues to grow. Read More...
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27 September 2008
Todays Rates
Today's Suggested Purchase Contract Rates for a 30 Year Fixed Rate Mortgage $417,000, Down Payment 3%, Interest Rate 6.250%, Points 1 $417,000, Down Payment 10%, Interest Rate 5.875%, Points 1 $417,000, Down Payment 20%, Interest Rate 5.875%, Points Read More...
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26 September 2008
Lender Interview w/Dean Wong-Part II
My Lender Dean Wong and I sat down for Part II of our Interview on Finance 101: Thomas Ray : How are interest rates figured and how do I compare lender rates? Dean Wong :Rates are determined by the overall economy and supply and demand of money. Best Read More...
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26 September 2008
4.50% Interest Rates?...Multi-Family Rates very good NOW!!
Interest rates remain low for Multifamily permanent loans. Spreads for Fannie Mae financing have for the most part held steady. For Freddie Mac financing, spreads have fluctuated more, but they have done so within a narrow range. Where spreads have widened, Read More...
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25 September 2008
What is an FHA loan and why are they HOT???
11/24/2008 FHA Update: -Down payment is now 3.5% (was 3%) -Minimum FICO score is 580 The FHA was created in the ashes of the Great Depression to boost home buying, but over the years its influence waned. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac took over market share Read More...
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24 September 2008
FHA loans let you stay liquid...
"A" Paper Borrowers are learning the benefit of going with an FHA loan. The down payment requirement is only 3.5% (as of Oct. 1, 2008) and the Maximum loan for a Single Family Home in Los Angeles, CA is $729,500. This amount allows a good choice Read More...
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04 August 2008
The Housing and Economic Recovery Act
This week, President Bush signed the "Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008" into law. This $300 Billion rescue plan is aimed at helping struggling homeowners avoid foreclosure, as well as boost confidence in the housing market. Although Read More...
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17 July 2008
Focus on the Lender: An Interview w/Dean Wong - First Cap. Mortgage
In an effort to find solutions for my Buyers, I took the time to interview Dean Wong at First Capital Mortgage . I have known Dean for 5 years and have worked with him on many transactions. TOM :First of all Dean, thank you for taking time to chat with Read More...
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