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The Importance of a Family Trust: Avoiding the Cos...

I find myself working on probate loans more frequently – about four to six times a year. I see firsthand how difficult and costly the probate process can be for heirs each time. Unfortunately, when proper estate planning isn’t in place, families deal with an expensive, time-consuming, and emotionally draining legal process.   Thankfully, financial […]

No Ratio Loans

Introducing the No Ratio Loan: A Game Changer for Unique Buyers!   If you’ve been in the mortgage industry for a while, you know that certain loan products come and go like a fleeting trend. Well, guess what? One of the most useful products for unconventional borrowers, the No Ratio Loan, is BACK!   The […]

Trust Loans in California: Why They Matter & ...

When dealing with inherited real estate, understanding Trust Loans is crucial, especially if one of the beneficiaries intends to live in the home. In California, a Trust Loan allows the property to be refinanced and transferred from the trust into one or more beneficiaries’ names while preserving the existing property tax rate under Proposition 13. […]