Traffic Jam At Rural Development
USDA Rural Development - RD program backlogged! **** As of 1/16/2014 the backlog is nearly worked thru and turn times are running approx 2 weeks. Just wanted to make sure everyone is aware of the backlog at rural development. The process for lenders originating RD loans is the following: Lender works up and underwrites file... Read More
Appraiser Nailed You With Required Repairs – No Worries!
With all the foreclosed homes on the market right now required repairs have become very common in the home buying process. No worries, its just another hurdle and there are a number of ways to get to closing even when the appraisal comes back with required repairs. All loan programs FHA, VA, Rural Development, &... Read More
203k Renovation Loan – Info For Realtors
This event was brought to GKAR members buy GKAR's education committee and sponsored by Amerifirst Home mortgage. Great info crammed into an hour and a half event. We do tons of these 203k renovation loans for our borrowers. All shorts of repairs such as bathroom updates, kithcen remodels, roofs, windows, electric upgrades, the list is... Read More
FHA Changes Comming April 1st, 2013
Effective April 1st 2013: FHA borrowers should make sure their lender has the purchase contract and pulls the case number prior to April 1st! Once again FHA has made moves to bolster capital reserves. Without getting too mush in to the why, lets just say HUD felt that their reserves may dip too low, so... Read More
Buying and Financing HUD Homes
Are you a buyer looking to purchase a HUD home or a Realtor looking so sell a HUD Home? Eaither way, in this video we explain: how to understand the financing options for puchasing HUD homes how to understand www.hudhomestore.com repairs on hud homes bidding on hud homes Low Down Payment Options and so much more!... Read More
Kalamazoo County Tax Auction
*** This info is still relevant for this years 2014 auction *** The 2014 Kalamazoo county auction is Aug. 18th. Hundreds of Kalamazoo County properties will hit the market in just a few days. These homes have been foreclosed on by the county for back taxes are are to be sold at Auction on July... Read More
The But Loan
I just had to share this But Loan song with you. Created by my coworkers here at Amerifirst Home Mortgage. Enjoy! Oh, and if you would like more information about a But loan, check out this page about renovation lending. It's a great loan program where we can finance all kinds of repairs and remodeling... Read More
Happy Holidays !!!
I wanted to wish all our past customers, Realtor & builder partners a very happy holiday season. I really appreciate your business and support this past year. I am looking forward to this ever changing market and another successful year in 2012. Check out the video staring Kalamazoo Mortgage Advisor Jeremy Drobeck and Loan Processor... Read More
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HOW TO GET $10,000 TOWARD YOUR DOWN PAYMENT IN KALAMAZOO
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Are you ready to stop paying your landlord’s mortgage in Kalamazoo or Portage, but saving $10,000 to $15,000 for a down payment and closing costs feels like trying to run through wet cement?
Yesterday morning, a first-time home buyer walked into my office. They hold steady employment at a local healthcare system, maintain clean credit, and pay $1,650 every single month in rent.
Over the weekend, they toured a great starter home listed at $220,000 near Milwood.
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