What Is the Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR)? The Debt Service Coverage Ratio is a ratio of a property’s annual net operating income and its annual mortgage debt, including principal…
Five Benefits of Working With a Boutique Mortgage Lender
As a borrower, there are several options when it comes to purchasing a home. Financing a home with a mortgage is the most common route. From there, a buyer must…
Appraised Value, Market Value, and Assessed Value – What’s The Difference?
One of the most important factors when dealing with California real estate is understanding the property’s value. If you’re wondering what the differences are between the different measures of value…
Bluefire Mortgage’s Proprietary Loan Process: How We Automated The Loan Process To Make Mortgage Lending Fast & Easy
When applying for a mortgage, you may have questions surrounding the loan process about why certain documents are needed, and just how long the loan process should take. As a…
Required Reading for Entrepreneurs: What Income Documentation Is Needed
It is generally more difficult to qualify for a mortgage and purchase a home for entrepreneurs and other self-employed individuals. This is despite the fact that mortgage lenders consider the…
Reverse Mortgages: Facts and Figures
If you are 62 years of age or older and are looking to tap the equity in your home to eliminate your mortgage, supplement your income, or pay for healthcare…
What’s Better: HELOC vs. Cash-Out Refinances?
There are different ways to pull equity out of a home, and a lot of borrowers get lost when trying to discern between their options. Many refinance to take advantage…
The Crystal Ball Series: Interest Rates Set To Spike Alongside Inflation in 2022
The Federal Reserve has been performing a juggling act throughout the past year. First, the recession required the Fed to keep the rate as close to zero as possible in…
Important Update: New High Balance Loan Limits For 2022
The high balance conforming loan limits have been announced per county, and the increases are substantial. The higher loan limits are now live for high-cost counties in the states of…
Mortgage Update: Current Status of the Housing Market and its Effect on Affordability
It’s no surprise that real estate prices have been soaring this past year. The allure of homebuying was beckoned by declining rates and the shift in housing patterns COVID-19 brought….
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