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Questions Lenders Ask You

November 19th, 2009

What should you expect to be asked when you try to qualify for a San Diego mortgage loan?

Questions to Expect From Mortgage LendersData Provided By Know what to expect before you apply.

Your mortgage lender will want to know a lot about you before approving your loan application, and justifiably so; they and their underwriters want to be assured that you meet their minimum level of creditworthiness before lending you money.
Areas of questioning.

Here are the general areas of questioning you can expect from a lender: 
1. Employment and income 
2. Outstanding debts 
3. Cash reserves and assets 
4. Down payment 
5. Loan purpose 
6. Property use 
7. Property type
 
Employment and income
Where do you work?
How much do you make?
How long have you been at your job?
How is your income derived — steady salary or irregular income? If it’s the latter, you may need to provide more details to obtain a favorable interest rate.
Outstanding debts
What recurring debts do you have?
How much do you pay a month for auto loans?
Credit cards? How much of your monthly pretax income do these debts consume?
Cash reserves and assets
How much money do you have in the bank?
How much will be left after you pay your down payment and closing costs?
Down payment
How much money are you putting down?
Is this your own money?
If not, is it a gift from your parents?
A nonprofit agency grant?
Loan purpose
Is this San Diego ca mortgage for a home buy or refinance?
If it’s a refinance, do you want to take cash out at closing to pay off other debts? If so, how much?
Property use
Do you plan to live in the house?
Is it investment property?
Property type
A condominium?
A duplex?
The following responses tend to work in your favor:
Steady employment (two or more years) with the same employer or in same line of work.
Low debt: no recent major buys (such as automobiles) and a debt-to-income ratio of 36 percent or less.
Loan is for straight home purchase (or rate-and-term refinance).
Property is detached single-family home to be used as primary residence.
Down payment of at least 5 percent of sales price with your own money.
You’ll have at least two months’ worth of mortgage payments in the bank after closing.
These responses tend to work against you:
Self-employed or contract worker.
High debt: credit cards maxed out, total debt-to-income ratio more than 36 percent.
Property is a duplex or condominium, to be used as a vacation home or rental.
No cash left after home buy and closing costs.
Down payment is 3 percent or less of buy price and money is borrowed.
Source: Move.com

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VA Loan Limits

September 24th, 2009

San Diego, Ca borrowers are you a veteran?  Do you qualify for a government guaranteed zero down mortgage loan? You will need to know what the lending limits are from the veterans administration to obtain a San Diego Ca Mortgage VA loan.  The following is a breakdown of the lending limits broken down by county for California and the San Diego, Ca loan market.

2009 VA County Loan Limits for High-Cost Counties
The Department of Veterans Affairs’ Loan Guaranty program does not impose a maximum amount that an eligible veteran may borrow using a VA-guaranteed loan. However, the following county “limits” must be used to calculate VA’s maximum guaranty amount for a particular county. These limits apply to all loans closed January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009. 2010 county loan limits will be made available as soon as possible.
The maximum guaranty amount (available for loans over $144,000) is 25 percent of the 2009 VA Limit shown below. Therefore, a San Diego CA veteran with full entitlement available may borrow up to the 2009 VA Limit shown below and VA will guarantee 25 percent of the loan amount. If a veteran has previously used entitlement that has not been restored, the maximum guaranty amount available to that veteran must be reduced accordingly. Lenders should check their own investor requirements regarding guaranty amounts and down payments. Questions about VA loans in a particular county may be directed to the VA Regional Loan Center (RLC) listed for that county.
NOTE: For all counties other than those listed below, the 2009 Limit is $417,000.
STATE COUNTY 2009 VA LIMIT RLC

CA
ALAMEDA
$1,094,625.00

CA
CONTRA COSTA
$1,094,625.00

CA
EL DORADO
$ 516,250.00

CA
LOS ANGELES
$ 737,500.00

CA
MARIN
$1,094,625.00

CA
MONO
$ 575,000.00

CA
MONTEREY
$ 525,000.00

CA
NAPA
$ 643,750.00

CA
ORANGE
$ 737,500.00

CA
PLACER
$ 516,250.00

CA
SACRAMENTO
$ 516,250.00

CA
SAN BENITO
$ 937,500.00

CA
SAN DIEGO
$ 593,750.00

CA
SAN FRANCISCO
$1,094,625.00

CA
SAN LUIS OBISPO
$ 610,000.00

CA
SAN MATEO
$1,094,625.00

CA
SANTA BARBARA
$ 656,250.00

CA
SANTA CLARA
$ 937,500.00

CA
SANTA CRUZ $ 805,000.00

CA
SOLANO $ 435,000.00

CA
SONOMA$ 566,250.00

CA
VENTURA$ 650,000.00

Source: VA . Gov

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VA Loan Eligibility

September 22nd, 2009

General Rules for Eligibility

Military Service Requirements for VA Loan Eligibility:

Note:  Applications involving other than honorable discharges will usually require further development by VA.  This is necessary to determine if the service was under other than dishonorable conditions.

Wartime – Service During:

WWII: 9/16/1940 to 7/25/1947
Korean: 6/27/1950 to 1/31/1955
Vietnam: 8/5/1964 to 5/7/1975
You must have at least 90 days on active duty and been discharged under other than dishonorable conditions.  If you served less than 90 days, you may be eligible if discharged for a service connected disability.

Peacetime – Service during periods:

7/26/1947 to 6/26/1950
2/1/1955 to 8/4/1964
5/8/1975 to 9/7/1980 (Enlisted)
5/8/1975 to 10/16/1981 (Officer)
You must have served at least 181 days of continuous active duty and been discharged under other than dishonorable conditions.  If you served less than 181 days, you may be eligible for a Veterans Guaranteed mortgage loan if discharged for a service connected disability.

Service after 9/7/1980 (enlisted) or 10/16/1981 (officer)

If you were separated from service which began after these dates, you must have:

Completed 24 months of continuous active duty or the full period (at least 181 days) for which you were ordered or called to active duty and been discharged under conditions other than dishonorable, or
Completed at least 181 days of active duty and been discharged under the specific authority of 10 USC 1173 (Hardship), or 10 USC 1171 (Early Out), or have been determined to have a compensable service-connected disability;
Been discharged with less than 181 days of service for a service-connected disability.  Individuals may also be eligible if they were released from active duty due to an involuntary reduction in force, certain medical conditions, or, in some instances for the convenience of the Government.
Gulf War – Service during period 8/2/1990 to date yet to be determined

If you served on active duty during the Gulf War, you must have:

Completed 24 months of continuous active duty or the full period (at least 90 days) for which you were called or ordered to active duty, and been discharged under conditions other than dishonorable, or
Completed at least 90 days of active duty and been discharged under the specific authority of 10 USC 1173 (Hardship), or 10 USC 1173 (Early Out), or have been determined to have a compensable service-connected disability, or
Been discharged with less than 90 days of service for a service-connected disability.  Individuals may also be eligible if they were released from active duty due to an involuntary reduction in force, certain medical conditions, or, in some instances, for the convenience of the Government.

If you are a veteran living in the San Diego area and are considering a San Diego Ca Mortgage loan that is backed by the Veterans Administration you can obtain further information at the VA website.
Active Duty Service Personnel

If you are now on regular duty (not active duty for training), you are eligible after having served 181 days (90 days during the Gulf War) unless discharged or separated from a previous qualifying period of active duty service.

Selected Reserves or National Guard

If you are not otherwise eligible and you have completed a total of 6 years in the Selected Reserves or National Guard (member of an active unit, attended required weekend drills and 2-week active duty for training) and

Were discharged with an honorable discharge, or
Were placed on the retired list, or
Were transferred to the Standby Reserve or an element of the Ready Reserve other than the Selected Reserve after service characterized as honorable service, or
Continue to serve in the Selected Reserves
Individuals who completed less than 6 years may be eligible if discharged for a service-connected disability.

You May also be determined eligible if you:

Are an unremarried spouse of a veteran who died while in service or from a service connected disability, or
Are a spouse of a serviceperson missing in action or a prisoner of war
Note:  Also, a surviving spouse who remarries on or after attaining age 57, and on or after December 16, 2003, may be eligible for the home loan benefit.  However, a surviving spouse who remarried before December 16, 2003, and on or after attaining age 57, must apply no later than December 15, 2004, to establish home loan eligibility.  VA must deny applications from surviving spouses who remarried before December 6, 2003 that are received after December 15, 2004.

Eligibility may also be established for:

Certain United States citizens who served in the armed forces of a government allied with the United States in WW II.
Individuals with service as members in certain organizations, such as Public Health Service officers, cadets at the United States Military, Air Force, or Coast Guard Academy, midshipmen at the United States Naval Academy, officers of National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration, merchant seaman with WW II service, and others.

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Veterans Guaranteed Home Loan Process

September 21st, 2009

VA-Guaranteed Home Loans for San Diego, CA Veterans
Veteran’s Guaranteed Loan 13 Step Process
 
1. What VA Can Do
2. What VA Cannot Do
3. Requirements For San Diego, California MortgageVA Loan Approval
4. The Guaranty
5. Service Eligibility
6. Eligible Loan Purposes
7. Applying For the Loan
8. Loan Repayment Terms
9. Repayment Plans
10. Downpayment Requirements
11. Interest Rates
12. Closing Costs
13. Funding Fee
Equal Housing Opportunity
 
 
The main purpose of the VA home loan program is to help veterans finance the purchase of homes with favorable loan terms and at a rate of interest which is competitive with the rate charged on other type of mortgage loans. For VA housing loan purposes, the term “veteran” includes certain members of the Selected Reserve, active duty service personnel and certain categories of spouses.

This artcle should help you to understand what VA can and cannot do for the San Diego, Ca mortgage borrowers making a home purchase. However, it is not a legal document and should not be interpreted as one. Nothing should be taken as a change of law or regulations. The article does not attempt to go into detail or into unusual problems. Information about VA loans is given in a narrative format followed by questions and answers in those areas of the greatest concern.

It is suggested that the pamphlet be read in its entirety. Please pay particular attention to the information about:

your responsibility to determine the condition of the property you purchase, and  assumption of your VA loan and obtaining a release of liability.

Any questions you have which are not answered here should be referred to the Loan Guaranty Division at the nearest VA regional office, or to your lender who will take them up with VA if necessary. A list of VA offices may be found in the Help section.

If you are a Veteran the VA loan program will offer several advantages over a traditional/conventional loan.  See additional posts that follow.
 
Source: MortgageX .com

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Eligible FHA Programs

September 20th, 2009

Eligible FHA Programs:

 FHA 203(b) 1-4 Family Mortgage Insurance Program

  FHA 234(c) Condominium Unit Mortgage Insurance Program

 Program Types

 FHA 30 and 15 Year Fixed

 

Max Loan Amount

 $271,050 to $729,750 based on County in which the property is located:

Mortgage maximums 
 

This is a listing of the FHA single family mortgage limits.

MSA Name MSA Code Division County Name County
Code
State One-Family Two-Family Three-Family Four-Family Last Revised Limit Year
SAN DIEGO-CARLSBAD-SAN MARCOS, CA (MSA) 41740   SAN DIEGO 073 CA $697,500 $892,950 $1,079,350 $1,341,350 01/01/2009 CY2009

Selection criteria

Sorted by: State
State: CA
County: San Diego
County Code:  
MSA Name:  
MSA Code:  
Limit Type: FHA Forward
Last Revised:  

 

The CY2009 basic standard mortgage limits for FHA insured loans are:
      One-family   Two-family   Three-family   Four-family  
  FHA Forward   $271,050.00   $347,000.00   $419,425.00   $521,250.00  
  HECM   $625,500.00      
  HOPE for Homeowners   $550,440.00      
  Fannie/Freddie   $417,000.00   $533,850.00   $645,300.00   $801,950.00  

High cost area limits are subject to a ceiling based on a percent of the Freddie Mac Loan limits
The ceilings for CY2009 are:
      One-family   Two-family   Three-family   Four-family  
  FHA Forward   $729,750.00   $934,200.00   $1,129,250.00   $1,403,400.00  
  HECM   $625,500.00      
  Fannie/Freddie   $729,750.00   $934,200.00   $1,129,250.00   $1,403,400.00  

Section 214 of the National Housing Act provides that mortgage limits for Alaska, Guam, Hawaii, and the Virgin Islands may be adjusted up to 150 percent of the new ceilings. This results in new CY2009 ceilings for these areas of:
      One-family   Two-family   Three-family   Four-family  
  FHA Forward   $1,094,625.00   $1,401,300.00   $1,693,875.00   $2,105,100.00  
  Fannie/Freddie   $1,094,625.00   $1,401,300.00   $1,693,875.00   $2,105,100.00  

  Minimum Fico Score  FMC Program 07 require a minimum 580 fico score:

 Program 72 require minimum 620 (regardless of UW method)

Maximum DTI 31/43%

UW Method Manual Underwrite Available, DU with Approve/Eligible, LP with Accept or Plus

FHA Loans Exceeding $417,000 – Additional Credit Parameters

Any San Diego, Ca LTV => 95% must comply with these additional requirements:

• A 2nd appraisal (1004) from an FHA fee panel appraiser must be obtained and underwritten to support the value.

• If there is a variance between the two San Diego property appraisals that is greater than 5% the lower of the two values must be used.

All other guidelines with the exception of the above follow standard FHA eligibility requirements.

 

Easier Qualifying With FHA insuring the San Diego Ca mortgage, lenders are more willing to give terms making it easier to qualify. Since FHA will pay a claim to the lender in the event of a San Diego, Ca homeownership default

Smaller Down Payment

3.5% down payment which can come from a family member, employer, charitable organization as a gift.

Less than perfect credit

Even if the California borrower(s) had credit problems in the past such as a BK, it’s easier to qualify for an FHA than a conventional loan

Get to closing faster:

Why? It’s easier to qualify:

_ No minimum credit score is required

_ Non-traditional credit is acceptable

_ Low down payment

_ Non-occupant co-borrower is permitted

_ Can use up to 100% of income for qualifying

_ Expanded qualifying ratios

_ FMC can manually UW up to 46% with strong comp factors

_ Financed closing costs

_ Many closing costs can be financed with an FHA loan

Protections & Advantages to a San Diego mortgage financed through a FHA loan.

 No Prepayment Penalties

o Fully Assumable

o Default Assistance

o Competitive interest rates and Lower Premiums

Who would benefit from a FHA San Diego Ca Mortgage Home Loan?

Borrowers who fit one or more of the following criteria’s:

_ First Time Home Buyers who may not be eligible for traditional financing

_ Borrower’s who don’t have a lot of money to put down on a house – they may have limited cash for down payment or closing costs.

_ Borrowers who need flexibility in their housing income and payment ratios

_ Borrowers who have low to moderate incomes

_ Borrowers who are worried about qualifying for a loan and may not qualify for a conventional loan

_ Borrowers who don’t have perfect credit – have credit blemishes

_ Borrower’s who live in a disadvantage San Diego, Ca neighborhood or who are interested in  purchasing a property that needs repairs

Basic Eligibility

Basic Eligibility Requirements

1. Social Security # Borrower must have a valid Social Security Number:

2. Residency Status Borrower must be a lawful resident in the United States

• U.S. Citizen

• Permanent Resident Alien

– Must have evidence of permanent residency status

• Non Permanent Resident Alien

– Must be eligible to work in the US

• Non-Occupant Co-Borrowers (Co-Signers)

3. Legal Age Borrower(s) must be 18 years old, or age which state permits a person to

sign on a San Diego Ca Mortgage/Deed of Trust

• Purchases

• Rate & Term Refinances

• Cash Out Refinances

Loan Purpose Must be Primary Owner Occupied

• Must occupy property within 60 days of closing Occupancy

Basic Loan Requirements

Lien Position Must be a 1st Trust Deed.

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