registering of hedge funds, overseeing credit rating agencies, and regulating of mortgages (Amadeo). The Dodd-Frank act has effectively put laws into place to prevent some of the largest factors that created the financial crisis such as predatory lending and the lack of regulation. These laws can be identified most clearly by understanding the ways in which banks were taking advantage of adjustable rate mortgages, CDO’s, credit rating agencies, investors, and credit default…
A major piping company named Mcwane which has been around since 1921. Has been in the news for many injuries and violations since the plants were established. Per the news they have been fined due to negliance of safety violations and disregard of human life. As an owner of a major manufacturing company. I would do my best to satisfy my workers and also, abide by the laws set for companies. This was not the case when Mcwane was fined for reasons that the ordinary person would think would be…
Knowing my Future by Looking at my Past In my English 251 class at College of the Sequoias, a question I was asked was, “Why are you here?” I was asked that question about five times and finally had an epiphany. I didn’t know how I realized I wanted to be a mechanic until I went through this exercise. It wasn’t long ago when my father finally decided it was time to leave. I was about fourteen years old when he left, and it was four days after my birthday. At four in the morning, my mom woke me…
Scarborough In the current times, first home buyers need a lot to know and understand when the need is about buying a new home. On the other hand, nothing can be better than knowing deeply regarding the concepts of your mortgages. Furthermore, with numerous variety of mortgages that are available for first time home buyer in Scarborough things can get pretty complicated during the first stages. When you have decided on purchasing a home for yourself then actually you are the verge of making a…
Jumbo mortgage. In most parts of the United States, the Jumbo loan limit is $417,000 while in other high-cost areas like Alaska and Hawaii it is usually $625,000. Jumbo loans are different from conforming loans in that they require higher interest rates due to the large amount of financing they offer. Eligibility for a Jumbo loan Jumbo loans generally require higher down payments. The down payments however, vary with the lender. It could be 15%, 20% or 30%. Applicants for a jumbo mortgage…
Loan? Put simply, a jumbo loan is a mortgage loan that is higher than conventional loan limits. Every year, the two largest agencies, Fannie Mae (FNMA) and Freddie Mac (FHLMC) set a limit on the amount they will pay to purchase home loans. The current limit for a conventional loan on a single-family home, in all but two states, is $417,000. Jumbo loans make it possible to purchase the high end home of your choice when the amount exceeds the limit. Jumbo Mortgage Loan Requirements The…
probably aren't in the habit of buying a house on a regular basis, or if you're a first time homebuyer, you probably aren't well-versed in the different types of home loans available to you. Therefore, we are going to give you the five most common home mortgage loan options and explain how they work. The Five Most Common Types of Home Loans 1. FHA Loan Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loans are extremely popular and generally offer more favorable terms than their counterparts. An FHA loan…
ADJUSTABLE RATE MORTGAGE ARM or Adjustable Rate Mortgage means that the interest rate of your mortgage loan fluctuates; meaning it can go up or go down, depending upon the market condition. The ARM is made up of two parts. The first is the INDEX or that part of the interest rate that is forever changing as affected by inflation and different market factors and is not constant. This is often referred to as the benchmark interest rate. The other is the MARGIN (or a ‘spread’) which is the…
Not that there is a guarantee that someone will contact you to make an offer, but with the current market being a sellers’ market we are starting to see more “For sale by owner” and Zillow Make Me Move offers. I’m not a Realtor; I’m a licensed mortgage professional who has helped families finance their homes here in Kitsap County for over 14 years. The reason I’m contacting you is simply to offer a free pre-approval, so in the event you do receive an offer you will be well-informed and ready…
Piggyback Loan is a term used in home financing and mortgages. It 's a financing option that allows the borrower to purchase property using two different lenders. When applying for a piggyback loan the lender usually offers three different options: the 80-20 loan, the 80-15-5 loan and the 80-10-10 loan. All three financing options allow you to finance 80% of the home 's purchase price through the first lender and a portion or the rest through a second lender. With the 80-20 loan the remaining…