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Monday, September 6, 2010

FHA Loans vs Fannie Mae loans - compare and contrast We did a comparison of FHA jumbo vs Fannie Mae Jumbo loans in 2008, and also updated that artic

FHA Loans vs Fannie Mae loans - Which one is for you?

We did a comparison of FHA jumbo vs Fannie Mae Jumbo loans in 2008, and also updated that article onFHA Jumbo vs Fannie Mae High Balance recently. It made me think, what about conforming loan sizes - $417K and under, how do FHA and Fannie Mae conforming loans compare? We found that in many instances, FHA has many benefits and more ways to help homeowners refinance and homebuyers purchase homes.

FHA Purchase Loans and FHA Refinance Loans offer many ways to help both homebuyers and refinancers. Here are some comparisons:

FHA Loans require a 3.5% downpayment vs a 5% downpayment for Fannie Mae
FHA Refinance Loans require a 2.25% minimum equity vs a 5% minimum equity for Fannie Mae Refinances (for non- cash out transactions)
FHA Allows Cash out refinances up to 85% Loan to Value - Fannie Mae's limit of 85% loan to value
FHA Loans allow you to consolidate a first and second mortgage without classifying the transaction as Cash out - Fannie Mae Loans consider paying off a non-purchase second mortgage to be Cash out, resulting in higher loan related fees, higher fico qualification, and a higher rate.
FHA Loans require a 620 mid score vs a 680 for a 95% Fannie Mae Purchase.
FHA allows higher debt ratios than Fannie Mae loans, especially when MI is involved

While the FHA loan does have Mortgage Insurance, it does offer options that Fannie Mae does not, and Fannie Mae loans over 80% ltv also require PMI.

Here are some comparisons we made between FHA and conforming loans to measure the coming changes to the FHA Mortgage Insurance costs. Please view the following articles for more information on comparing the old and new FHA MIP premium structures, and how they effect you:

FHA Changes to Mortgage Insurance Premiums authorized in House Bill HR 5981

Part 1: Why FHA Loans will still be the better choice for many homebuyers (and refinancers!)

Part 2: Why FHA Loans will still be the better choice for many homebuyers (and refinancers!)

Call us at 866-900-2342 to see if a FHA Purchase or FHA Refinance is the right solution for you.

VanDyk Mortgage has been making FHA loans since 1987. We are a HUD recognized Full Eagle FHA DE underwriter and FHA Direct Lender. We are also a VA Lender and VA Jumbo Lender.

VanDyk Mortgage is a VA Direct Lender (since 1987) offering VA Loans such as VA purchase loans, VA Streamline Refinance, VA IRRRL, VA Refinance Loans, VA Mortgages of all types. As a Government Direct Lender, VanDyk Mortgage is also a HUD Full Eagle FHA Direct Endorsement Underwriter, ie FHA Direct Lender offering FHA Loans such as FHA Purchase loans, FHA Refinance, FHA Streamline Refinance, FHA loans, FHA Jumbo, FHA Jumbo Purchase, FHA Jumbo Refinance, FHA Jumbo Streamline Refinance, FHA High Balance, and FHA mortgages of all types.

Maximum Income restrictions for VA Loans

No Maximum Income restrictions for VA Loans

There are no maximum income restrictions or limitations for VA Loans. We felt it was important to discuss this briefly since many people think VA Loans are just for Low Income buyers, or First Time Home Buyers. Nothing could be further from the truth, our Veterans and Active Duty Service Personnel deserve quality housing and affordable financing options. The VA Loan Benefit serves that need.

VA Loans do not have a maximum income restriction. As well, you do not have to be a First Time Home Buyer to qualify for a VA Loan. VA Loans were created to assist our Veterans with affordable home financing options to purchase a home with a lower down payment than conventional or conforming alternatives, and to have affordable refinance options.

Since the VA's mission is to create affordable home loan options for American Vets, it does allow some things that Conventional loans do not at this time.

VA Loans require no down payment
Down Payment can be from your own funds or gift funds from immediate family
VA Loans allow credit scores as low as 620
VA Loans have competitive 30 year fixed rates and low 5yr fixed rates are available too
VA Refinance loans allow you to consolidate a first and second mortgage
You can use your VA Loan benefit more than once, the new loan limits and entitlement amounts make this more affordable than ever.
VA Jumbo loans offer 100% financing options up to $962K in most of the Bay Area

Sunday, August 29, 2010

Using your VA Home Loan Benefit in Los Angeles -part 2 - refinance your home with a VA Loan

Using your VA Home Loan Benefit in Los Angeles -part 2 - refinance your home with a VA Loan

The VA Home Loan benefit is a great opportunity for Los Angeles Veterans and Active Duty Military to refinance a LA home or Los Angeles condo. We thought it would be a good idea to quickly review the benefits of VA Loans, and a few ways to use them to your benefit.

VA Loans require zero downpayment up to $593,750 in Los Angeles, throughout Los Angeles County.

VA Refinance Loans - available up to 90% of your homes value
VA Jumbo Refinance Loans - also available up to 90% of your homes value with corresponding amount of home equity. these are also know as VA High Balance loans.
VA IRRRL Streamline Refinance Loans - Refinance into a lower rate with reduced documentation requirements, up to $1.5M in Los Angeles.

However,Veterans are not limited to the Los Angeles Loan limit of $593,750 for VA Loans. We offer VA Jumbo Loans up to $1.5 Million with the appropriate downpayment or equity to reach the VA Guarantee requirements of 25% of the loan amount. Here is one of our posts on how you can get a VanDyk Mortgage VA Loan over your county limit.

Here are a few ways to use your VA home loan Benefit in Los Angeles to purchase a home:

VA Loan to Refinance a single family home with up to $417K loan amount with no PMI
VA Jumbo Loan to Refinance a home up to a $593,750 loan amount no MI required.
VA Loan to refinance a Condo in Los Angeles - up to $417,000 loan amount no MI required.
VA Jumbo Loan to refinance your Los Angeles Condo up to $593,750 loan amount with no MI required.
VA Jumbo Loan to Refinance a $750,000 home in Los Angeles with a loan amount up to $675K with no MI
VA Jumbo Loan to Refinance a $1M home in Los Angeles with a loan amount up to $900K with no MI
Refinance your current VA Loan or VA Jumbo Loan using the VA IRRRL Streamline Refinance - Market rates are the lowest on record - Call for today's rates, they will surprise you.
Use a VA refinance to refinance out of an Adjustable Rate Mortgage - Up to 90% loan to value - with zero Mortgage Insurance required.
Use a VA refinance to consolidate your first and second mortgage with no extra charge to interest. This consolidation is considered Cash Out for Conforming Loans and has additional restrictions, VA Allows this up to 90% LTV.
Use the VA Jumbo Loan to take advantage of the lowest 30 year fixed rates on Record (call for actual rates, they will shock you). Available up to $1.5M in Los Angeles with a suitable combination of Equity and guarantee. Check out some actual VA Jumbo Loan Refinance scenario's here.

VA Home Loan info for Los Angeles, California:

Active Duty Military and Veterans can both qualify
100% financing up to $593,750
A $825k Los Angeles Home Purchase would only require $57,812 downpayment (7.01%) - not including the VA Funding Fee
VA Loans require no Mortgage Insurance
VA Loans do require a VAFF (VA Funding Fee), which is usually financed
Veterans with a 10% or higher VA disability pay no VA Funding fee
VA Loans are not just for first time homebuyers
VA Jumbo Loans are offered at competitive rates that will surprise you, in a good way.
Sellers can pay up to 4% of the VA Buyers closing costs
VA Loans can be used to purchase VA Approved Condominiums with zero down

VanDyk is your source for VA backed Condo loans. We also do not have a waiting period for "flips". This is often called the Flip Rule or VA Flip Rule. VanDyk does not require the seller of a property to wait 90 days before allowing a VA buyer to purchase the property, only 1 day.

VanDyk Mortgage is a Proud VA Direct Lender. VanDyk Mortgage has been making FHA & VA loans since 1987. We are a HUD recognized Full Eagle FHA DE underwriter and FHA Direct Lender. Go with the Government Loan Pros, go with VanDyk. Visit us at http://www.vandykfunding.com/ or call Brian Skaar direct at 760-752-4480 for help with your VA or FHA loan.

We serve the entire states of California and Washington for VA Loans, including Los Angeles, San Francisco, Pasadena, Long Beach, San Jose, San Diego, Huntington Beach, Anaheim, Orange, Santa Ana, Oakland, Fresno, Bakersfield, Riverside, Lancaster, Sacramento, Seattle, Tacoma, Spokane, and everything in between.

Here is a link to part one of our series: Using your VA loan benefit to purchase a home in Los Angeles

UsUsing your VA Home Loan Benefit in Los Angeles, part 1 - Purchase a home

Using your VA Home Loan Benefit in Los Angeles, part 1 - Purchase a home

The VA Home Loan benefit is a great opportunity for Los Angeles Veterans and Active Duty Military to purchase a LA home or condo. We thought it would be a good idea to quickly review the benefits of VA Loans, and a few ways to use them to your benefit.

VA Loans require zero downpayment up to $593,750 in Los Angeles, throughout Los Angeles County.

VA Loans - zero downpayment required up to $417,000
VA Jumbo Loans - zero downpayment required up to $593,750 in LA (aka VA High Balance)
VA Jumbo Loans up to $1.5M (with downpayment)

Los Angeles VA Loans are available up to $593,750 with zero downpayment required. The Los Angeles VA Loan Limit in 2010 is $593,750. However,Veterans are not limited to the Los Angeles Loan limit of $593,750 for VA Loans. We offer VA Jumbo Loans up to $1.5 Million with the appropriate downpayment or equity to reach the VA Guarantee requirements of 25% of the loan amount. Here is one of our posts on how you can get a VanDyk Mortgage VA Loan over your county limit.

Here are a few ways to use your VA home loan Benefit in Los Angeles to purchase a home:

VA Loan to Purchase a single family home up to $417K with zero downpayment and no MI
VA Jumbo Loan to Purchase a home up to $593,750 with zero downpayment and no MI
VA Loan to purchase a Condo in Los Angeles - up to $417K with zero downpayment or MI
VA Jumbo Loan to purchase a Condo in Los Angeles - up to $593,750 with zero downpayment and no MI required.
VA Jumbo Loan to purchase a $750,000 home in Los Angeles with just a $39,062 downpayment required (5.21%)
VA Jumbo loan to purchase a $825,000 home with just $57,812 (7.01%) downpayment in Los Angeles
VA Jumbo loan to purchase a $1.1M Los Angeles home with just $126,562 (11.51%) downpayment and no MI (mortgage insurance)

VA Jumbo Loan rates are currently at the lowest 30 year fixed rates on Record (call for actual rates, they will shock you). VA Jumbo's are available up to $1.5M in Los Angeles with a suitable combination of Equity and guarantee. Check out some actual VA Jumbo Loan Purchase scenario's here.

VA Home Loan info for Los Angeles, California:

Active Duty Military and Veterans can both qualify
100% financing up to $593,750
Available up to $1.5M with suitable downpayment/Equity in home
VA Loans require no Mortgage Insurance
VA Loans do require a VAFF (VA Funding Fee), which is usually financed
Veterans with a 10% or higher VA disability pay no VA Funding fee
VA Loans are not just for first time homebuyers
VA Jumbo Loans are offered at competitive rates that will surprise you, in a good way.
Sellers can pay up to 4% of the VA Buyers closing costs
VA Loans can be used to purchase VA Approved Condominiums with zero down

Go with the Government Loan Pros, go with VanDyk. Visit us at www.vandykfunding.com or call Brian Skaar direct at 866-900-2342 for help with your VA loan. We serve the entire state of California plus Washington state, including: California,Southern California, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, San Francisco, Santa Monica, Pasadena, Brea, Diamond, Long beach, Huntington beach, Irvine, Costa Mesa, Hollywood, North Hollywood, San Mateo, Ventura, Riverside, Oakland, Fremont, Sunnyvale, Santa maria, Oceanside, Vista, Escondido, Los Angeles, Murrieta, Temecula, Corona, Riverside, Rancho Bernardo, Poway, San Marcos, Carmel, Monterey, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz, and all areas in between.

VA Jumbo Purchase Loans - Filling in the gaps that Conventional loan don't serve.

VA Jumbo Purchase Loans - Filling in the gaps that Conventional loan don't serve.

This sounds a little backwards from what you may have thought, seen or heard in the past about VA Loans, specifically VA Purchase Loans. VA now allows higher loan amounts up to $1,500,000, and VanDyk Mortgage offers these throughout California and Washington.

Conventional Loans require more equity for Jumbo loan amounts over $417,000 for purchase of a home or condo than typical VA requirements. True Jumbo Conventional Loans require at least 20% down payment to purchase a home, and more if you exceed $1m. The VA Jumbo loan allows Veteran purchasers many options for reduced downpayments vs conventional options.

VA Jumbo rates are typically lower than True Jumbo Rates on 30 year fixed rate loans. Call for an updated quote today - 760-752-4480.

There are a couple scenarios below of how VA Jumbo Loans can help Jumbo Borrowers who are Veterans or Active Duty Military Personnel in the purchase of a home:

Scenario 1. You want to buy a home for $1m in San Francisco. A conventional loan will require at least 20% downpayment, You have the money, but would prefer to keep it in the market to recapture what you have lost in the last couple years. In comes the VA Jumbo loan to the rescue. Since the county limit is $962,500 in San Francisco, we can offer a VA Jumbo loan up to $990,625 with just $9,375 down payment (yes, under 1% down). Our VA jumbo loans are typically a 30 year fixed rate, and never a prepayment penalty. Problem Solved! How about putting $9k vs 200K down. and getting a better rate sound?

Scenario 2. You want to buy a home in Long Beach for $900K. Since the county limit is $593,750 for a Los Angeles VA Loan, and VanDyk allows VA loans over the county limit, Our VA Jumbo Purchase loan for Long Beach would only require a $76,562 downpayment (8.51%). Problem solved.

Scenario 3. You want to buy a home in Oakland for $900K. Since the county limit is $962,500 for an Oakland or Alameda county VA Loan, your VA Jumbo Purchase loan for Oaklandwould only require zero downpayment. Conventional loans would require 20% in Oakland, and FHA loans cap out at $729,750. Problem solved for our Veteran.

Scenario 4. You want to buy a home for $1.65m in San Francisco. A conventional loan will require at least 20% downpayment, In comes the VA Jumbo loan to the rescue. Since the county limit is $962,500 in San Francisco, we can offer a VA Jumbo loan up to $1.5M, with a $150K down payment (yes, under 10% down). Our VA jumbo loans are typically a 30 year fixed rate, and never a prepayment penalty. Problem Solved!

As you can see, working a VA Loan pro can really make a difference. Veterans have never had more options or ways to utilize their VA benefit to Purchase or Refinance their homes in California.

There are many more situations and scenarios that VA Loans can help whereas conventional loans may not. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you think your VA Benefit could help you a Refinance or Purchase your home.

Here is a recent post regarding the new VA Loan Limits 2010.

These examples show some of the ways that a VA Jumbo Loan can help, and in ways that many lenders don't offer. VanDyk Mortgage offers VA Jumbo Loans up to $1,500,000 in all areas that we service. Many VA Lenders limit VA Loans to the county limit for your area, or a max of $650K, VanDyk is not contained to these limits. Even in areas with a lower VA Loan Limit, we still offer the VA Loan up to $1,500,000, as long as there is a sufficient combination of entitlement and equity to meet the guideline of 25%.

You do need good credit for VA jumbo loans, and must be able to fully document your income, but that should come as no surprise in today's lending world.

We are your VA Jumbo Direct Lender and FHA Jumbo Direct Lender and we offer FHA, FHA Jumbo, FHA Manual Underwrite, FHA Jumbo Streamline refinance, FHA Jumbo Purchase, FHA Streamline, VA, VA Streamline, VA Jumbo purchase, VA Jumbo Refinance, VA Cashout refinance, FHA Rehab 203K, VA, Conforming &Jumbo Loans.

Saturday, August 28, 2010

San Diego VA Loans and VA Home Mortgage Loans - VanDyk Mortgage - VA Lender.

San Diego VA Loans and VA Home Mortgage Loans - VanDyk Mortgage - VA Lender.

VanDyk Mortgage is your source for VA Loans in San Diego. We have been making
VA loans since 1987. VanDyk Mortgage is a Direct Lender. We offer many loan programs for San Diego Homebuyers and San Diego Homeowners to Purchase and refinance homes in San Diego.

VA & VA Jumbo (aka High Balance) for Purchase and Refinance
VA Purchase Loans up to $1.5M
VA Jumbo Refinance Loans to $1.5m

San Diego VA Loans are available up to $437,500 with zero downpayment. The San Diego VA Loan Limit in 2010 is $437,500. However, Veterans are not limited to the San Diego Loan limit of $437,500 for VA Loans. We also offer VA Jumbo Loans up to $1.5 Million with the appropriate downpayment or equity to reach the VA Guarantee requirements of 25%. Here is one of our posts on how you can get a VanDyk Mortgage VA Loan over your county limit.

Here are some links to more info on San Diego information, loans for buyers and sellers, etc:

San Diego Home Loan information

VA Home Loans in San Diego, California:

Active Duty Military and Veterans can both qualify
100% financing up to $437,500
A $500K San Diego Home Purchase would only require $15,625 downpayment (3.13%) - not including the VA Funding Fee
VA Loans require No Mortgage Insurance
VA Loans do require a VAFF (VA Funding Fee), which is usually financed
Veterans with a 10% or higher VA disability pay no VA Funding fee
Sellers can pay up to 4% of the VA Buyers closing costs

VA Loans can be used to Purchase and Refinance Condominiums in San Diego. The Approved VA Condo list is quite extensive, please call for details on the Condo you want to purchase or refinance.

VanDyk Mortgage has been making VA loans since 1987. We are a VA Direct Lender and VA Jumbo Direct lender. We are also a HUD recognized Full Eagle FHA DE underwriter and FHA Direct Lender.

Go with the Government Loan Pros, go with VanDyk. Visit us at www.vandykfunding.com or call Brian Skaar at 760-752-4480 for help with your VA loan.

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We serve the following areas for VA, FHA and Conventional loans: California,Southern California, Bakersifield, Bonita, Carlsbad, Chula Vista, Corona, Costa Mesa, Encinitas, Escondido, Fresno, Glendale, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Lake Elsinore, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Menifee, Monterey, Murrieta, National City, Oakland, Oceanside, Palm Springs, Palmdale,Poway, Riverside, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose, San Marcos, San Mateo, San Dimas, Santa Barbara, Santa Monica,Temecula, Tulare, Ventura, Visalia, Vista, Wildomar. VanDyk Mortgage offers FHA, VA, & Conventional loans in addition to FHA Jumbo, VA Jumbo, and Conforming Jumbo loans (aka FHA High Balance, VA High Balance, and Conforming High Balance). VanDyk Mortgage offers competitive VA & VA Jumbo rates also, as we are a VA direct lender.

Long Beach VA Loans and FHA Home Mortgage Loans - VanDyk Mortgage - California VA Lender & FHA Lender.

Long Beach VA Loans and FHA Home Mortgage Loans - VanDyk Mortgage - California VA Lender & FHA Lender.

VanDyk Mortgage is your source for VA Loans and FHA Loans in Long Beach. We have been making FHA, VA, Conforming, and Jumbo loans since 1987. VanDyk Mortgage is a Direct Lender. We offer many loan programs for Long Beach Homebuyers and Long Beach Homeowners to Purchase and refinance homes.

FHA & FHA Jumbo (aka High Balance)
VA & VA Jumbo (aka High Balance)
Conforming & Conforming Jumbo (aka High Balance or Super Conforming)
Jumbo Loans to $3m

Long Beach FHA Loans are available up to $729,750 with just 3.5% down payment. The FHA 2010 Loan Limit for Los Angeles County is $729,750. Long Beach FHA Loans that are over $417K up to $729,750 are called FHA Jumbo or FHA High Balance loans.

Long Beach VA Loans are available up to $593,750 with zero downpayment. The Long Beach VA Loan Limit in 2010 is $593,750. However, Veterans are not limited to the Los Angeles County Loan limit of $593,50 for VA Loans. We offer VA Jumbo Loans up to $1.5 Million with the appropriate downpayment or equity to reach the VA Guarantee requirements of 25%. Here is one of our posts on how you can get a VanDyk Mortgage VA Loan over your county limit .

Long Beach Conforming Loans are available up to $729,750. The Los Angeles county Conforming Jumbo Loans (aka Conforming High Balance, those over $417,000 and up to $729,750) require a minimum of 10% downpayment or equity.

Here are some links to local Long Beach information:

Long Beach City Website

Long Beach Statistics, Demographics, & Info

Long Beach Real Estate

Long Beach School info

Long Beach Wiki

Long Beach visitor info

The Queen Mary - Hotel and Ship

Long Beach Home Loan information

FHA Home loans in Long Beach, California:

FHA Home Loans require just 3.5% downpayment

FHA Jumbo Loans up to $729,750 (aka FHA High Balance)

The $729,750 is the base loan amount - the Long Beach FHA Loan Limit of $729,750 does not have to include the UFMIP (FHA's Upfront Mortgage Insurance Premium, which is usually financed into your loan amount)

The Seller can pay up to 3% of your closing and settlement costs.

Minimum score for most FHA Home Loans is just 620, even on FHA High balance or FHA Jumbo.

You can receive a gift of funds for your Downpayment and closing costs from Family

FHA Condominium requirements include at least a 51% owner occupancy ratio, no outstanding lawsuits against the Homeowners Association - call for details.

FHA Loans allow non-occupying co-borrowers such as parents and siblings.

VA Home Loans in Long Beach, California:

Active Duty Military and Veterans can both qualify

100% financing up to $593,750

A $825k Long Beach Home Purchase would only require $57,812 downpayment (7.01%) - not including the VA Funding Fee

VA Loans require no Mortgage Insurance

VA Loans do require a VAFF (VA Funding Fee), which is usually financed

Veterans with a 10% or higher VA disability pay no VA Funding fee

Sellers can pay up to 4% of the VA Buyers closing costs

Conforming Home Loans in Long Beach, California:

Long Beach Conforming Jumbo Loans are available up to $729,750 with the Conforming High Balance (aka conforming Jumbo)

Long Beach Conforming Jumbo loans require a minimum of 10% downpayment or up to 90% LTV

Long Beach Conforming loans available up to $417,000

Conforming loans up to $417K require just 5% downpayment - up to 95% LTV

Allow for condominiums, Second Homes, and investment properties

Call for details on Fico score requirements, downpayment requirements, etc

We offer Jumbo Conventional Loans up to $3m - call for details.** please visit our post on Conforming vs Conventional loans to help explain the difference between these two terms, they are often misused in the media and web.

VanDyk Mortgage has been making FHA loans since 1987. We are a HUD recognized Full Eagle FHA DE underwriter and FHA Direct Lender. We are also a VA Lender and VA Jumbo Lender.

Go with the Government Loan Pros, go with VanDyk. Call Brian Skaar at 866-900-2342 for help with your FHA or VA loan. We offer FHA, FHA Jumbo, FHA Manual Underwrite, FHA Rehab 203K, VA, VA Jumbo, Conforming & Jumbo Loans. We serve the following areas for VA, FHA and Conventional loans: California,Southern California, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, San Francisco, Santa Monica, Pasadena, Brea, Diamond, Long beach, Huntington beach, Irvine, Costa Mesa, Hollywood, North Hollywood, San Mateo, ventura, Riverside, Oakland, Fremont, Sunnyvale, Santa maria, Oceanside, Vista, Escondido, Los Angeles, Rancho Bernardo, Poway, San Marcos, Carmel, Monterey, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz, and all areas in between. VanDyk Mortgage offers FHA, VA, & Conventional loans in addition to FHA Jumbo , VA Jumbo, and Conforming Jumbo loans (aka FHA High Balance, VA High Balance, and Conforming High Balance).VanDyk Mortgage is a VA Direct Lender (since 1987) offering VA Loans such as VA purchase loans, VA Streamline Refinance, VA IRRRL, VA Refinance Loans, VA Mortgages of all types. As a Government Direct Lender, VanDyk Mortgage is also a HUD Full Eagle FHA Direct Endorsement Underwriter, ie FHA Direct Lender offering FHA Loans such as FHA Purchase loans, FHA Refinance, FHA Streamline Refinance, FHA loans, FHA Jumbo, FHA Jumbo Purchase, FHA Jumbo Refinance, FHA Jumbo Streamline Refinance, FHA High Balance, and FHA mortgages of all types.

Sunday, August 8, 2010

We'll do Flips for you! part 2: conventional Flips.

We'll do Flips for you! part 2: conventional flips. Our Flip Rules for Conventional Loans - We only require that the seller own the home for 1 day prior to resale.

Our Seller seasoning requirement on our Conventional Loans is one day. One Day. Many lenders require that sellers own a home for 90-180 days before it is eligible for their Conventional Financing through Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, both examples of Conventional Financing. VanDyk Mortgage does not require a waiting period.

We do not require these waiting periods. Seller Seasoning simply means how long the current owner has owned the property (ie how long on Title). VanDyk Mortgage requires that the seller is the owner of record on the day the contract is signed. Many other lenders have added restrictions that reduce the eligibility for homes that were recently purchased and rehabbed to be sold again within 90 - 180 days. Investors may have purchased the home at a foreclosure auction, or direct from a bank. Many of these homes have been completely rehabilitated, making them a more desirable home to buy - They are Turn key homes.

Our Underwriting Rules can help you avoid the issue of seller seasoning, Flip Rules, and big bank rules that restrict access to quality Conventional Loans. Get started on your New Home loan with the Loan Pros at VanDyk. Visit us at http://www.vandykfunding.com/ to apply online, or call 760-752-4480 and ask for Brian Skaar.

Ask about our FHA Flip program and VA Flip Program as well!

House Bill 5981 authorizes increased FHA Mortgage Insurance Premiums

House Bill 5981 authorizes increased FHA Mortgage Insurance Premiums

Congress passed house bill 5981 this week, authorizing FHA, The Federal Housing Administration, to increase the Annual Mortgage Insurance Premium. Here is a letter from FHA Commissioner Stevens on the MIP changes.

There is good news and bad news. The good news is that the Upfront Mortgage Insurance Premium (UFMIP on your HUD1/Good Faith Estimate) is being reduced to 1.0% from the current level of 2.25%. Now the bad news: The Annual Mortgage Insurance Premium (which is paid monthly by the FHA Borrower) is increasing from .55% to .90% for FHA loans above 95% Loan to value, and from .50% to .85% for FHA Loans at 95% or lower loan to value.

So the important questions are:

When does it go into effect? The new rates will apply to all FHA case numbers dated Sept 7, 2010 and later. FHA Case #'s prior to this date can still qualify for the existing MIP rates.

How does it effect my FHA loan? This will only effect new FHA Loans, existing FHA Loans will adhere to the their current MIP Rates (ie no changes).

Is it more expensive or cheaper than now? The overall cost to the borrower actually increases with the new MIP Rates. On a $100K home purchase, with a 4.5% 30 year fixed FHA Loan, the monthly PIMI (Principal, Interest, Mortgage Insurance) payment will be $566.94 on the new plan. The old MIP rates would have yielded a PIMI of $554.12, about $12 per month lower. You can also extrapolate your effect for your potential loan as this payment sample is per $100K purchased.

Now $12 per month is not the end of the world, but the increased monthly cost of MIP will reduce the homebuying power of Americans in a time we are trying to keep housing strong with good financing options. The cost over 5 years is about $2,133 total. FHA Jumbo Loans will feel the impact the most, as the loan amounts are much higher (up to $729,750)

However, FHA Loans still offer huge benefits to qualified borrrowers for many reasons. Check out our next post as we examine why FHA Loans are still a better choice for many homebuyers and refinancers even with the higher MIP rates.

What should I do? If you have been thinking about refinancing with a FHA Loan, purchasing with an FHA Loan, or Streamline Refinancing your FHA Loan, the time to move is now. Call us to get started, and lock in the old MIP rates for your loan before they go up.

Check out the FHA Loan Limits for your County:

2010 FHA Loan limits for California

2010 FHA Loan limits for Washington

Please contact Brian Skaar direct at 760-752-4480 or visit us online to get started now at www.vandykfunding.com. We are Direct Lenders offering FHA, FHA Jumbo, FHA 203K, and FHA Condo Loans. (plus VA, VA Jumbo, and VA Condo Loans).

California FHA 203K Renovation Loans - FHA 203K Rehab loans.

VanDyk Mortgage offers Full FHA 203K Renovation Loans direct to consumers. We also offer the FHA 203K Streamline. These loans offer the ability to finance upfront the construction costs to rehabilitate a home. Our 203K Renovation loans are offered up to $729,750, or the FHA Mortgage limit for your area, if less. Click here for the CA FHA Loan Limits by County.

This is a great way to purchase an underpriced home, complete the upgrades to bring it to livable standards, upgrade it just the way you want it, and do it all in one loan.

VanDyk Mortgage offers FHA 203K Renovation Loans in California to make the process of buying a home that needs some work attainable, more affordable, and easier. Many foreclosed homes have been torn up, stripped, vandalized, etc, or just have out of date features or incomplete construction projects. With normal FHA, VA or conventional financing, these homes are very difficult to sell or buy, as they are not in move in condition, and most lenders will not lend on a damaged home. Our FHA Renovation loans allows you to upgrade/rehab/ update the home with one new loan. The loan closes 1 time. It is a permanent form of financing. The FHA 203K Renovation Loan can accomodate major remodels, major damage repair, storm damage, Additions, kitchen Remodels, etc.

These loans are a key to helping homes become more accessible for disabled folks as the modifications can often be completed with a FHA 203K loan.

These are available up to the Mortgage limits in your county (FHA Jumbo), which can be found here.

Please give us a call to find out if this loan is right for your next purchase, your listing, or right for your next buyer that is looking at Bank-owned, REO, or Repo properties that are in need of TLC & repairs.

Call the FHA Experts, Call VanDyk Mortgage at 866-900-2342 (toll free) or apply online at www.vandykfunding.com.

VA Loan Benefit info for California Veterans to buy Homes in CA

VA Loan Benefit Info for California Veterans and CA Active Duty Military to buy homes

California Veterans and CA Active Duty Military Personnel have access to higher VA guarantee limits than many other states. The higher VA Guarantee allows California Vets the opportunity to purchase a home with zero downpayment up to $962,500 in select Bay Area Counties such as San Francisco, San Mateo, Contra Costa, Marin, and Alameda. Los Angeles VA Loans are available up to $593,750 with no down payment.

We are also able to exceed the VA County VA Loan limit with downpayment of 25% of the difference between your purchase price and the VA loan limit for your area. VanDyk Mortgage is a proud VA Lender serving many states including California and Washington, and more. We are a VA Direct Lender.

In 2008, the US Congress authorized increases in the VA Loan Benefit by increasing the Entitlement available to Vets in higher cost areas. This allows us to write VA Loans that are guaranteed by the VA up to the full county loan limit with no downpayment for qualified Veterans.

We have compiled the California VA Loan limits for 2010 by county below. Here is a link to our complete list of all nationwide 2010 VA Loan Limits.

STATE COUNTY 2010 VA LIMIT

CA ALAMEDA $962,500

CA CONTRA COSTA $962,500

CA EL DORADO $418,750

CA LOS ANGELES $593,750

CA MARIN $962,500

CA MONO $512,500

CA NAPA $443,750

CA NEVADA $418,750

CA ORANGE $593,750

CA PLACER $418,750

CA SACRAMENTO $418,750

CA SAN BENITO $633,750

CA SAN DIEGO $437,500

CA SAN FRANCISCO $962,500

CA SAN LUIS OBISPO $487,500

CA SAN MATEO $962,500

CA SANTA CLARA $633,750

CA SANTA CRUZ $568,750

CA VENTURA $486,250

CA YOLO $418,750

Any county not listed is at $417,000 for the VA loan limit.

VA loans can be used to purchase condominiums up to your full benefit as well.

If you need a VA loan for a higher amount than your county loan limit, please call us. We do offer VA loans over the county loan limits for VA IRRRL Streamline Refinance (aka VA Streamline), Refinance and Purchase up to $1.5M. Call Brian Skaar at 760-752-4480 to get started.

Monday, April 5, 2010

Temecula FHA Lender - Temecula VA Lender - California VA Loans and FHA Loans

Temecula VA Loans and FHA Home Mortgage Loans - VanDyk Mortgage - VA Lender & FHA Lender.VanDyk Mortgage is your source for VA Loans and FHA Loans in Temecula. We have been making FHA, VA, Conforming, and Jumbo loans since 1987. VanDyk Mortgage is a Direct Lender. We offer many loan programs for Temecula Homebuyers and Temecula Homeowners to Purchase and refinance homes..

FHA & FHA Jumbo (aka High Balance)

VA & VA Jumbo (aka High Balance)

Conforming & Conforming Jumbo (aka High Balance or Super Conforming)

Jumbo Loans to $3m

Temecula FHA Loans are available up to $500,000 with just 3.5% down payment. The FHA 2010 Loan Limit for Temecula is $500,00. Temecula FHA Loans that are over $417K up to $500,000 are called FHA Jumbo or FHA High Balance loans.

Temecula VA Loans are available up to $417,000 with zero downpayment. The Temecula VA Loan Limit in 2010 is $417,000. However, Veterans are not limited to the Temecula Loan limit of $417,000 for VA Loans. We also offer VA Jumbo Loans up to $1.5 Million with the appropriate downpayment or equity to reach the VA Guarantee requirements of 25%. Here is one of our posts on how you can get a VanDyk Mortgage VA Loan over your county limit.

Temecula Conforming Loans are available up to $500,000. The Temecula Conforming Jumbo Loans (aka Conforming High Balance, those over $417,000 and up to $500,00) require a minimum of 10% downpayment or equity.

Temecula is located in South Riverside County. It has it's own Temecula Wine Country boasting many local wineries in the Temecula Valley. Nearby Cities include Murrieta, Wildomar, Winchester, French Valley, Aguanga, Rainbow, Fallbrook, Sun City, Hemet, Menifee and more.

Here are some links to local Temecula information:

Temecula City Website

Temecula History and city Site

Temecula Crime Maps

Temecula Statistics, Demographics, & Info

Temecula Real Estate

Temecula School info

Temecula Wiki

Temecula Home Loan information

FHA Home loans in Temecula, California:

FHA Home Loans require just 3.5% downpayment

FHA Jumbo Loans up to $500,000 (aka FHA High Balance)

The $500,000 is the base loan amount - the Temecula FHA Loan Limit of $500,000 does not have to include the UFMIP (FHA's Upfront Mortgage Insurance Premium, which is usually financed into your loan amount)

The Seller can pay up to 3% of your closing and settlement costs.

Minimum score for a FHA Home Loan is just 620, even on FHA High balance or FHA Jumbo.

You can receive a gift of funds for your Downpayment and closing costs from Family

FHA Condominium requirements include at least a 51% owner occupancy ratio, no outstanding lawsuits against the Homeowners Association - call for details.

FHA Loans allow non-occupying co-borrowers such as parents and siblings.

VA Home Loans in Temecula, California:

Active Duty Military and Veterans can both qualify

100% financing up to $417,00

A $500K Temecula Home Purchase would only require $20,750 downpayment (4.15%) - not including the VA Funding Fee

VA Loans require no Mortgage Insurance

VA Loans do require a VAFF (VA Funding Fee), which is usually financed

Veterans with a 10% or higher VA disability pay no VA Funding fee

Sellers can pay up to 4% of the VA Buyers closing costs

Conforming Home Loans in Temecula, California:

Available up to $500,000 with the Conforming High Balance (aka conforming Jumbo)

Temecula Conforming loans available up to $417,000

require a minimum of 10% downpayment or up to 90% LTV

Allow for condominiums, Second Homes, and investment properties

Call for details on Fico score requirements, downpayment requirements, etc

** please visit our post on Conforming vs Conventional to help explain the difference between these two terms, they are often misused in the media and web.

Temecula Zip codes include 92589, 92590, 92591, 92592, and 92593. Temecula Area codes include the 951 area code, and to the east is the 442 area code.

Give us a call at 760-752-4480 direct, ask for Brian Skaar to see if this is the right loan for you. Visit us on the web at www.vandykfunding.com

VanDyk Mortgage has been making FHA loans since 1987. We are a HUD recognized Full Eagle FHA DE underwriter and FHA Direct Lender. We are also a VA Lender and VA Jumbo Lender.

Go with the Government Loan Pros, go with VanDyk. Visit us at www.vandykfunding.com or call Brian Skaar at 760-752-4480 for help with your FHA or VA loan. We offer FHA, FHA Jumbo, FHA Manual Underwrite, FHA Rehab 203K, VA, VA Jumbo, Conforming & Jumbo Loans.We serve the following areas for VA, FHA and Conventional loans: California,Southern California, San Diego, Temecula, San Marcos, Oceanside, Vista, Escondido, Fallbrook, Bonsall, San Diego, Rancho Bernardo, Poway,Encinitas, Carmel Valley, Scripps Ranch, Tierra Santa, El Cajon, La Jolla, Chula Vista, National City, San Ysidro, Santee, Eastlake, Ramona, Temecula, Murrieta, and Valley Center. VanDyk Mortgage offers FHA, VA, & Conventional loans in addition to FHA Jumbo, VA Jumbo, and Conforming Jumbo loans (aka FHA High Balance, VA High Balance, and Conforming High Balance).

Murrieta VA Loans and FHA Home Mortgage Loans - VanDyk Mortgage - California VA Lender & FHA Lender

Murrieta VA Loans and FHA Home Mortgage Loans - VanDyk Mortgage - California VA Lender & FHA Lender. VanDyk Mortgage is your source for VA Loans and FHA Loans in Murrieta. We have been making FHA, VA, Conforming, and Jumbo loans since 1987. VanDyk Mortgage is a Direct Lender. We offer many loan programs for Murrieta Homebuyers and Murrieta Homeowners to Purchase and refinance homes..

FHA & FHA Jumbo (aka High Balance)

VA & VA Jumbo (aka High Balance)

Conforming & Conforming Jumbo (aka High Balance or Super Conforming)

Jumbo Loans to $3m

Murrieta FHA Loans are available up to $500,000 with just 3.5% down payment. The FHA 2010 Loan Limit for Murrieta is $500,00. Murrieta FHA Loans that are over $417K up to $500,000 are called FHA Jumbo or FHA High Balance loans.

Murrieta VA Loans are available up to $417,000 with zero downpayment. The Murrieta VA Loan Limit in 2010 is $417,000. However, Veterans are not limited to the Murrieta Loan limit of $417,000 for VA Loans. We also offer VA Jumbo Loans up to $1.5 Million with the appropriate downpayment or equity to reach the VA Guarantee requirements of 25%. Here is one of our posts on how you can get a VanDyk Mortgage VA Loan over your county limit.

Murrieta Conforming Loans are available up to $500,000. The Murrieta Conforming Jumbo Loans (aka Conforming High Balance, those over $417,000 and up to $500,00) require a minimum of 10% downpayment or equity.

Murrieta is located in South Riverside County in the Temecula Valley.

Here are some links to local Murrieta information:

Murrieta City Website

Murrieta City Directory

Murrieta Crime Maps

Murrieta Statistics, Demographics, & Info

Murrieta Real Estate

Murrieta School info

Murrieta Wiki

Murrieta Home Loan information

FHA Home loans in Murrieta, California:

FHA Home Loans require just 3.5% downpayment

FHA Jumbo Loans up to $500,000 (aka FHA High Balance)

The $500,000 is the base loan amount - the Murrieta FHA Loan Limit of $500,000 does not have to include the UFMIP (FHA's Upfront Mortgage Insurance Premium, which is usually financed into your loan amount)

The Seller can pay up to 3% of your closing and settlement costs.

Minimum score for a FHA Home Loan is just 620, even on FHA High balance or FHA Jumbo.

You can receive a gift of funds for your Downpayment and closing costs from Family

FHA Condominium requirements include at least a 51% owner occupancy ratio, no outstanding lawsuits against the Homeowners Association - call for details.

FHA Loans allow non-occupying co-borrowers such as parents and siblings.

VA Home Loans in Murrieta, California:

Active Duty Military and Veterans can both qualify

100% financing up to $417,00

A $500K Murrieta Home Purchase would only require $20,750 downpayment (4.15%) - not including the VA Funding Fee

VA Loans require no Mortgage Insurance

VA Loans do require a VAFF (VA Funding Fee), which is usually financed

Veterans with a 10% or higher VA disability pay no VA Funding fee

Sellers can pay up to 4% of the VA Buyers closing costs

Conforming Home Loans in Murrieta, California:

Available up to $500,000 with the Conforming High Balance (aka conforming Jumbo)

Murrieta Conforming loans available up to $417,000

require a minimum of 10% downpayment or up to 90% LTV

Allow for condominiums, Second Homes, and investment properties

Call for details on Fico score requirements, downpayment requirements, etc

** please visit our post on Conforming vs Conventional to help explain the difference between these two terms, they are often misused in the media and web.

Murrieta Zip codes include 92562, 92563, and 92564. Murrieta Area codes include the 951 area code, and to the east is the 442 area code.

Give us a call at 760-752-4480 direct, ask for Brian Skaar to see if this is the right loan for you. Visit us on the web at www.vandykfunding.com

VanDyk Mortgage has been making FHA loans since 1987. We are a HUD recognized Full Eagle FHA DE underwriter and FHA Direct Lender. We are also a VA Lender and VA Jumbo Lender.

Go with the Government Loan Pros, go with VanDyk. Visit us at www.vandykfunding.com or call Brian Skaar at 760-752-4480 for help with your FHA or VA loan. We offer FHA, FHA Jumbo, FHA Manual Underwrite, FHA Rehab 203K, VA, VA Jumbo, Conforming & Jumbo Loans.We serve the following areas for VA, FHA and Conventional loans: California,Southern California, San Diego, Murrieta, San Marcos, Oceanside, Vista, Escondido, Fallbrook, Bonsall, San Diego, Rancho Bernardo, Poway,Encinitas, Carmel Valley, Scripps Ranch, Tierra Santa, El Cajon, La Jolla, Chula Vista, National City, San Ysidro, Santee, Eastlake, Ramona, Murrieta, Murrieta, and Valley Center. VanDyk Mortgage offers FHA, VA, & Conventional loans in addition to FHA Jumbo, VA Jumbo, and Conforming Jumbo loans (aka FHA High Balance, VA High Balance, and Conforming High Balance).

Sunday, April 4, 2010

Los Angeles VA Loans and FHA Home Mortgage Loans - VanDyk Mortgage - California VA Lender & FHA Lender.

Los Angeles VA Loans and FHA Home Mortgage Loans - VanDyk Mortgage - California VA Lender & FHA Lender. VanDyk Mortgage is your source for VA Loans and FHA Loans in Los Angeles. We have been making FHA, VA, Conforming, and Jumbo loans since 1987. VanDyk Mortgage is a Direct Lender. We offer many loan programs for Los Angeles Homebuyers and Los Angeles Homeowners to Purchase and refinance homes.

FHA & FHA Jumbo (aka High Balance)

VA & VA Jumbo (aka High Balance)

Conforming & Conforming Jumbo (aka High Balance or Super Conforming)

Jumbo Loans to $3m

Los Angeles FHA Loans are available up to $729,750 with just 3.5% down payment. The FHA 2010 Loan Limit for Los Angeles is $729,750. Los Angeles FHA Loans that are over $417K up to $729,750 are called FHA Jumbo or FHA High Balance loans.

Los Angeles VA Loans are available up to $593,750 with zero downpayment. The Los Angeles VA Loan Limit in 2010 is $593,750. However, Veterans are not limited to the Los Angeles Loan limit of $593,50 for VA Loans. We also offer VA Jumbo Loans up to $1.5 Million with the appropriate downpayment or equity to reach the VA Guarantee requirements of 25%. Here is one of our posts on how you can get a VanDyk Mortgage VA Loan over your county limit.

Los Angeles Conforming Loans are available up to $729,750. The Los Angeles Conforming Jumbo Loans (aka Conforming High Balance, those over $417,000 and up to $729,750) require a minimum of 10% downpayment or equity.

Here are some links to local Los Angeles information:

Los Angeles City Website

Los Angeles Crime Maps

Los Angeles Statistics, Demographics, & Info

Los Angeles Real Estate

Los Angeles School info

Los Angeles Wiki

Los Angeles Home Loan information

FHA Home loans in Los Angeles, California:

FHA Home Loans require just 3.5% downpayment

FHA Jumbo Loans up to $729,750 (aka FHA High Balance)

The $729,750 is the base loan amount - the Los Angeles FHA Loan Limit of $729,750 does not have to include the UFMIP (FHA's Upfront Mortgage Insurance Premium, which is usually financed into your loan amount)

The Seller can pay up to 3% of your closing and settlement costs.

Minimum score for most FHA Home Loans is just 620, even on FHA High balance or FHA Jumbo.

You can receive a gift of funds for your Downpayment and closing costs from Family

FHA Condominium requirements include at least a 51% owner occupancy ratio, no outstanding lawsuits against the Homeowners Association - call for details.

FHA Loans allow non-occupying co-borrowers such as parents and siblings.

VA Home Loans in Los Angeles, California:

Active Duty Military and Veterans can both qualify

100% financing up to $593,750

A $825k Los Angeles Home Purchase would only require $57,812 downpayment (7.01%) - not including the VA Funding Fee

VA Loans require no Mortgage Insurance

VA Loans do require a VAFF (VA Funding Fee), which is usually financed

Veterans with a 10% or higher VA disability pay no VA Funding fee

Sellers can pay up to 4% of the VA Buyers closing costs

Conforming Home Loans in Los Angeles, California:

Available up to $729,750 with the Conforming High Balance (aka conforming Jumbo)

Los Angeles Conforming loans available up to $417,000

require a minimum of 10% downpayment or up to 90% LTV

Allow for condominiums, Second Homes, and investment properties

Call for details on Fico score requirements, downpayment requirements, etc

We offer Jumbo Conventional Loans up to $3m - call for details.** please visit our post on Conforming vs Conventional to help explain the difference between these two terms, they are often misused in the media and web.

VanDyk Mortgage has been making FHA loans since 1987. We are a HUD recognized Full Eagle FHA DE underwriter and FHA Direct Lender. We are also a VA Lender and VA Jumbo Lender.

Go with the Government Loan Pros, go with VanDyk. Visit us at www.vandykfunding.com or call Brian Skaar at 866-900-2342 for help with your FHA or VA loan. We offer FHA, FHA Jumbo, FHA Manual Underwrite, FHA Rehab 203K, VA, VA Jumbo, Conforming & Jumbo Loans.We serve the following areas for VA, FHA and Conventional loans: California,Southern California, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, San Francisco, Santa Monica, Pasadena, Brea, Diamond, Long beach, Huntington beach, Irvine, Costa Mesa, Hollywood, North Hollywood, San Mateo, Ventura, Riverside, Oakland, Fremont, Sunnyvale, Santa maria, Oceanside, Vista, Escondido, Los Angeles, Murrieta, Temecula, Rancho Bernardo, Poway, San Marcos, Carmel, Monterey, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz, and all areas in between. VanDyk Mortgage offers FHA, VA, & Conventional loans in addition to FHA Jumbo, VA Jumbo, and Conforming Jumbo loans (aka FHA High Balance, VA High Balance, and Conforming High Balance).