San Diego Coastal Real Estate Blog

Short Sales and Mortgage Debt Relief Act

April 6, 2012

The Law Ends December 31, 2012…. Once upon a time, when a homeowner did a short sale, the IRS counted the difference between what the bank took and what the homeowner owed as income. Not much incentive there. In 2007, the federal government enacted the Mortgage Debt Relief Act (MDRA) that allows qualified taxpayers to exclude [...]

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Homeowners with “Jumbos” Pose Strategic Default Risk

March 29, 2012

Strategic Loan Defaults possible in Del Mar and other high end real estate markets…. Do you have a big mortgage and good credit scores but not much equity – maybe you’re even underwater? If this is you, you’re not alone; thousands of homeowners across the nation are in the same boat as you and new [...]

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U.S. Government Out of Mortgage Business?

December 29, 2011

Historically, home ownership was for those that could afford to pay cash or have at least 20 to 30% down payment to obtain a "conventional" loan.  Those who truly wanted to own a home without the conventional down payment had to go to the hard money lenders and pay higher interest rates (it was pretty [...]

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20% Downpayment Proposal – What’s the latest?

November 14, 2011

The 20 percent proposal is alive but groups are still trying to bury it. The higher initial equity the lower the probability of foreclosure is the belief.  The proposal to require 20% down payment on all mortgages is most likely be pushed back until after the next election.  Analysts estimate this could prevent up to [...]

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Loan Modification – Will It Stop The Foreclosure?

September 27, 2011

If you finally make it through the modification process, will it save your home? Is it a permanent modification or a temporary? Do you have the promises in writing? Are you making modified payments only to still lose your home to foreclosure? Borrower benefit: Modifications are meant to make monthly mortgage bills more affordable for [...]

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Historically Low Interest Rates

September 19, 2011

Take Advantage Now! We have fabulous interest rates. Loan are being funded. Even though everyone knows more paper work and hassle is required, deals are being closed. If people wait too long, the Fed’s rumored tighter qualifying guidelines could be in place and reduce qualifying power significantly, in some cases…in half. If there is another [...]

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The Latest In Finance News

September 18, 2011

Rumors from Nancy Gardner Is it just me, or have all the Federal regulations put in place since the financial crisis started made it much harder for borrowers who can afford a loan and should get a loan, to qualify to procure one? Let’s review: HVCC, Home Valuation appraisal rules, make it harder for borrowers [...]

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Harder To Find Home Financing…..

June 6, 2011

Home Prices continue to drop but only .8% last month and 4% over last year. San Diego fares better than most large major metro cities. What are some of the factors that are contributing to the decrease?  Buyers still on the fence about home ownership…. Tax incentives that are gone that motivated some buyers…. But [...]

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FHA Mortgage Insurance Rates Increase|San Diego Real Estate

May 16, 2011

Effective 4/18/2011 FHA Mortgage Insurance Premiums Increase The FHA continues its efforts to strengthen its capital reserves—this being its second pricing increase in less than six months—by raising the annual mortgage insurance premium by a 0.25. The Annual Premium will be 1.15 (currently 0.90) for LTV > than 95% on 30-year loans The Annual premium will be 1.10% [...]

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San Diego Mortgage Loan Limits

April 11, 2011

Time is of the essence to buy with these anticipated loan amount changes looming this Fall: Upcoming expected loan amount changes for FHA and Conventional mortgages on October 1, 2011:      One Unit:     Currently $697,500 – Reduction to $546,256      Two Units:   Currently $892,950 – Reduction to $699,300      Three Units: Currently $1,079,350 – Reduction [...]

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