Current Political Climate Prompts Regulatory Reform in the Mortgage Industry

December 23, 2009

Did a failure to regulate the mortgage industry cause the current financial crisis? Reforms to regulation are an appealing proposition to many policymakers.

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Is Self-Regulation Possible in the Mortgage Industry

December 23, 2009

Recently there has been a larger push for self-regulation within the mortgage industry. On January 10 – 12th, the first “Mortgage Revolution” will take place in Atlanta. When explaining why there is a need for a mortgage revolution, their site site explains,
Because we’re not happy with the way things have been…. and it [...]

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FHA Kiddie Condo Program Creates Affordable Housing Opportunities for Students

December 23, 2009

The FHA “Kiddie Condo” program has become a popular option for many parents with children attending college.
Many parents have a desire to help send their children to college.  Some, with the help of a financial planner, estimate the cost of future college tuition years in advance and start saving little by little.  Whether this is [...]

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FHA Renders THREE the Magic Number to Buy a Home After Foreclosure

November 22, 2009

If you are looking to buy a home after foreclosure and would like to know the FHA foreclosure waiting period, FHA foreclosure guidelines render THREE a magic number.

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President Obama Signed Into Law Extension of the First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit

November 6, 2009

This morning, President Barack Obama signed into law H.R. 3548 bill, The Unemployment Compensation Extension Act that includes the extension, modification and expansion of the first time home buyer tax credit.
President Obama said, “Although it will take time and it will take patience, I am confident that our economy will recover. I am confident that [...]

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First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit Extension Passes the House

November 5, 2009

As expected, the U.S. House of Representatives decided today to extend and expand the first time homebuyer tax credit. The legislation passed with a vote of 403 to 12.
Now that it has passed both the Senate and the House, it will be forwarded to President Obama for his signature.
The extension to the homebuyer tax credit [...]

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First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit Extension Passes the Senate

November 4, 2009

The U.S. Senate late Wednesday unanimously (98-0) passed H.R. 3548: Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009. This bill will extend unemployment benefits and also significantly expanding a homebuyer tax credit.  The bill is now being sent to the House and it is anticipated that it will receive a vote as early as tomorrow.  Assuming [...]

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Status Update: Will Congress Extend the 8000 First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit?

October 28, 2009

Senate negotiators have reached a tentative deal to extend the existing first time home buyer tax credit. The current tax credit is set to expire at the end of November.
To be clear, the current 8000 first time home buyer tax credit has not yet been extended. But this current agreement is the first [...]

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Academy Mortgage is the Best Mortgage Company to Work For in AZ

October 22, 2009

Academy Mortgage is the best mortgage company to work for in Arizona.
I know it sounds like a bold and biased statement, but I stand by it.
I have been lending for many years now and I have worked for large banks such as Bank of America and Wells Fargo, mid-sized independent bankers (to remain unnamed … [...]

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Best Flagstaff Mortgage Lender

October 22, 2009

Contact us at 928-226-6908 for the best Flagstaff Mortgage Rates.

We are the premier local Flagstaff Mortgage Company.
We close your loan faster.
We offer the expert customer service with a genuine hometown touch.

Best FHA lender in Flagstaff AZ is affiliated with Jer Cox and his well-respected team on Flagstaff mortgage professionals.
Jer’s team has served Flagstaff [...]

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