How to Choose the Best Real Estate Agent

How to Choose the Best Real Estate Agent Real Estate agents have a wide range of expertise and approaches to real estate purchases. Finding an agent you can trust, will listen to your needs, and will work to find you a home will create a strong relationship. Purchasing a home can last anywhere from 30 […]

Have you thought about insurance lately?

Have you thought about insurance lately? It’s the old adage “better to have it and not need it, than to need it and not have it”. I’m specifically talking about disability insurance. “It’s never going to happen to me” attitude won’t cut it – as unpleasant as it is to think about it, something could […]

Managing Student Loan Debt

Managing Student Loan Debt Managing Student Loans and Payment Options Student loan payments can be very high and may impact the price range of home you are able to qualify for. When it comes to managing both your debt and your budget, selecting a payment plan for student loans will make a significant impact on […]

Fed to raise rates this month?

Fed to raise rates this month? March 14, 2017 ⇒ Jobs Report Released ⇒ CFPB Case Moves On ⇒ Buyers See Sticker Shock The Jobs Report and Fed Meeting The data is in. The jobs report has been released and the Federal Reserve Board’s Open Market Committee is meeting as we release this publication. Keep […]

Buying a Condominium?

Buying a Condominium? If you would like a home where you won’t have to worry about lawn care, snow plowing, or multiple other homeowner responsibilities, a condominium may be for you. In most cases if you need financing the bank will want to see if the condominium is “warrantable”, which means making sure that the […]

Ready Set “MATCH”!

Ready Set “MATCH”! It’s that time of year again when medical school graduates all over the country wait anxiously to find out what city they will spend the next several years of their lives in. For a lot of these medical students, this is the first opportunity for them to buy a home and they […]

What is Private Mortgage Insurance PMI? How to avoid it.

What is Private Mortgage Insurance PMI? How to avoid it. PMI Mortgage Insurance and the Physician Mortgage Loan Program.WHAT IS PMI? PMI (private mortgage insurance) is normally part of any mortgage loan if the buyer has less than 20% equity in the home. For those new to the home buying process, that means if you […]

Impact of Rates on Mortgage Payment

Impact of Rates on Mortgage Payment With the Federal Reserve indicating they are ready to increase interest rates, it’s time to take a serious look at your loan options, if you are considering a home purchase in 2017. Rising interest rates increase the cost of housing and can impact the loan amount you will qualify […]

Lets talk Seller Concessions on Physician Loans

Lets talk Seller Concessions on Physician Loans You have the money to buy a new home, however it would be nice to not have to drain your savings. The good news is; the seller can help with your cost to do a loan, which can be significant. Although you will always want to check with […]

Should I pay Points or No Points?

Should I pay Points or No Points? Many lenders offer loans with and without an origination point. Before deciding whether or note to pay this point, you must consider two things: How long do you plan to own the property? What is my recapture period? A recapture period is the number of months it takes […]