Looking for a lender who can help with a 2nd mortgage

I have a home but my uncle lives there and pays the mortgage. I want to get a second mortgage so I can have my own home but this first loan is giving me a hard time getting approval on the 2nd loan. Is ...

Can I use equity as collateral?

I have two deeds to two properties in my name and I plan on building a small apartment on my first property. Can I use the equity in my property as collateral for a construction loan? How does this work...

What are my refinancing options?

Our current rate is 3.75% and refinancing at this point would seem ridiculous. I've been hearing that a HELOC would be the best option given our scores of 662, 639, and 614. A personal loan is also bei...

What are other ways to use substantial equity?

I've built enough equity on my current home and I am looking for ways to use it wisely. Do I get a cash out refinance or pull a HELOC? Can equity be used as collateral instead of having a second lien on...

What are our options?

We're looking for a loan in Orange County for $850k. I have a Chapter 13 discharge which will be a year this March. I'm an independent contractor making between $120k to $130k a year and can provide ba...

Help me figure out what this means

I'm getting refer/eligible for a file I've been working on. "This case has been referred because the risk exceeds the risk threshold for automated approval for an FHA loan. An FHA registered DE underwr...

DTI problems

Hi, are there any mortgages that allows a higher DTI with a good credit score than an FHA loan? I'm having difficulty getting above 160k because of my DTI. Are hard money loans a good alternative if eve...

Questions on my VA loan

I was offered to buy points to lower interest rates on my VA loan. I have a loan currently but getting divorced soon so I need to get out of this loan and give it back so he can use it. I have a great r...

Are my escrow payments too high?

Is it common for escrow payments to double since March of 2021? From $741 I am now paying $1,500. Increases are normal but isn't this too much? I asked my lender and they said that it might be due to pr...

How long should loan processing take?

Hi everyone, my lender is stressing me out! Home inspection, VA appraisal and termite letters are all finished and we were looking forward to an early close because both buyer and seller agreed. Lender ...

Who was the owner in this case?

I found a property I want to buy and all seems good. The lenders surveyor went to the property and came back and said the won't lend as the owners has owned it only for 2 to 3 months. When I talked wit...

If my equity $280,000 how much line of credit?

Question on refinance

I own a home and got re-married in 2021. Title is in my name. If I were to refinance now and keep it in my name only, would my current wife have to sign something agreeing to it? I'm not familiar with t...

Will late payment affect our loan application?

Hi, I am freaking out at the moment because I saw a late payment on my credit report. It was a water bill payment and looks like my husband paid a month late. We are applying for a mortgage next month ...

Trying to save for renovations

This is my second time to get a loan but I don't qualify for an FHA. What loan product can give a 3 to 4% down payment? I also want to lower closing costs and would love to hear from anyone on how I can...