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How to Apply for Mortgage | Orlando Realtor Vince Paige
Mortgage preparation: Credit Health: You’ve pulled your credit and are either working on increasing your scores or have stellar credit and are ready to move forward. Down Payment: You have reviewed all of your assets and you know how much you can viably put down. How much you can afford: You have run your preliminary […]
Foreign Buyers Issues when Purchasing US properties | Vince Paige Orlando Realtor
Foreign Nationals are allowed to own real estate in the US. In fact, there are very few differences between a foreign and US buyer when purchasing real estate. It is important that the Foreign Buyer understands the Buying Process and knows some basic information about general US real estate practices that may vary greatly from […]Orlando Housing Market Report – July 2013
To check out my profile, references and the references of the other agents, just click on my picture to go to my profiles and read what our clients say about us. Pick the broker that you think is right for you. Of course I hope it’s me, but if not then best wishes! Search on […]VA Home Loan Information | Vince Paige | Orlando Realtor
Why get a VA loan over other types? Simply put, a VA Home Loan allows qualified buyers the opportunity to purchase a home with no down payment. There are also no monthly mortgage insurance premiums to pay, limitations on buyer’s closing costs, and an appraisal that informs the buyer of the property value. For most […]FHA 203(k) | Rehab a Home w/HUD’s FHA 203 (k)
The Federal Housing Administration (FHA), which is part of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), administers various single family mortgage insurance programs. These programs operate through FHA-approved lending institutions which submit applications to have the property appraised and have the buyer’s credit approved. These lenders fund the mortgage loans which the Department insures. […]VA home loan myths | Vince Paige | Orlando Realtor
Dismiss VA home loan myths about the federally-backed, zero down loan program. Myth #1 – VA purchase loans are not for short-sale or foreclosed real estate Myth #2 – Surviving spouses don’t qualify for VA mortgages Myth #3 – Military members deployed overseas can’t get a VA-guaranteed loan. Myth #4 – All realtors are good […]Fannie Mae’s Condo Financing requirements | Vincent Paige
“Condo financing is very situational because it depends not only on the borrower, but also on the project itself,” says Matt Ostrander, CEO of Parkside Lending LLC in San Francisco. “The guidelines have tightened because lenders want to see a financially healthy condo development. They want to see a higher concentration of owner-occupants and they […]How To Get Multiple Offers On Your Home | Vince Paige
Here are some tips on how sellers can best position themselves to get multiple offers, and how buyers can best position themselves to get the house of their dreams. For Sellers: Spruce Up. It helps tremendously if the home is move in ready. Repainting the inside, repainting the front steps, power washing the outside, and […]