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11/26/24 – New Loan Limits

Fannie Mae Loan Limit Increase for 2025 Fannie Mae has announced an increase in the conforming loan limits for 2025 to $806,500, with high-balance loans reaching up to $1,209,750 in certain counties, including Los Angeles and Orange Counties. For FHA loans, the new limits will take effect starting January 1st. However, VA loans have no […]

11/22/24 – Non Warrantable Condo Loophole!

Non-warrantable condos in the Santa Clarita and San Fernando Valleys have been a growing challenge for buyers. With a hefty 10% down payment requirement and interest rates soaring as high as 9.50%, affordability has become a serious issue. If you’ve been looking for a solution, we’ve got exciting news: there’s a better way to finance […]

11/19/2024 – LLPA’s and First Time Buy...

Big Savings for First-Time Homebuyers: Understanding Loan Level Price Adjustments (LLPAs) If you’re a first-time homebuyer, you may qualify for significant savings thanks to recent Loan Level Price Adjustments (LLPAs) changes. These fees, charged by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac on conventional loans, are now waived for eligible first-time buyers with household incomes under approximately […]

11/14/2024 – Self-Employment Guidelines for ...

Self-employed borrowers typically face stricter income documentation requirements when applying for a mortgage. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the government-sponsored enterprises that purchase conforming and high balance loans, generally require a two-year history of self-employment. However, specific exceptions may allow borrowers to qualify with less than two years of self-employment or with limited documentation. Here’s […]

11/12/24 – What is Delayed Financing

When there is a hot property, some agents like to pull out all of the stops, have their clients pay cash for a property, and have them refinance immediately. This is called a Delayed Financing Option from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and it can be a powerful tool. This strategy allows clients to access […]