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Fix & Flip Loans

John Thomas June 24, 2022 Tags: ,
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Fix & Flip Loans are short term, real estate loans used to purchase and rehab a property to sell as soon as possible which is typically in 3 to 12 months. These loans are called Hard Money Loans and are used only for investment property projects. Real Estate Fix & Flip Loans allows real estate investors to leverage the banks money to acquire the property and receive the money needed to fix the property to be sold. Whether you are a beginner real estate investor or a seasoned pro, the John Thomas Team with Primary Residential Mortgage can help you with all your Hard Money Loans and Fix & Flip Loans by calling us at 302-703-0727 or APPLY ONLINE. Keep Reading...

Sussex County Homebuyer Assistance Housing Trust Fund

John Thomas May 13, 2022 Tags: ,
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Sussex County Homebuyer Assistance Housing Trust Fund is a Delaware Down Payment Assistance Program for homebuyers purchasing in Sussex County, Delaware. The program provides between $10,000 and $30,000 of assistance for down payment and/or closing costs. Prospective homebuyers must be purchasing the home to be their primary residence. If you would like to apply for the Housing Trust Fund Homebuyer Assistance program give the John Thomas Team a call at 302-703-0727 or APPLY ONLINE

What is the Sussex County Homebuyer Assistance Program?

The Sussex County Housing Trust Fund (SCHTF) is providing Direct Home Buyer Assistance to people purchasing a primary residence in Sussex county. The down payment assistance program is being administered by Sussex County Community Development & Housing Department (CD&H). The DPA Funds are available until December 31, 2024 or until the funds run out. Sussex County intends to use the Homebuyer Assistance funding to provide affordable homeownership opportunities to qualifying homebuyers purchasing homes in Sussex County Delaware. Keep Reading...

Conventional One Time Close Construction Loan

John Thomas April 11, 2022 Tags: ,
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The Conventional One Time Close Construction Loan is a home mortgage that allows borrowers to purchase a lot, build a home and obtain a permanent mortgage all combined into one first mortgage loan with one closing. It is a great option for borrowers wishing to build their own home with a private builder. If you are interested in a conventional OTC construction loan, then give the John Thomas Team a call at 302-703-0727 or APPLY ONLINE

Conventional One Time Close Construction Loan Highlights

The Conventional OTC Construction Loan has all of the following features which make it a great option for building your own new construction home: Keep Reading...

PRMI Home Advantage Plus Loan Program

John Thomas March 31, 2022 Tags:
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PRMI Home Advantage Plus Loan Program (HAP) is just what you need to compete against other home buyers in this low inventory and multiple offer real estate market. Make your offer unique and stand out to the seller by using the Home Advantage Plus Loan Program. Call the John Thomas Team with Primary Residential Mortgage today at 302-703-0727 to get started or APPLY ONLINE.

What are the Benefits of the Home Advantage Plus Program?

The following are the benefits of using the PRMI Home Advantage Plus Loan Program:

  • Cover Up to 9% Appraisal Gap if Home Appraises Low
  • Finance Lender Required Repairs into the HAP Loan
  • Repairs are done after closing so no delays
  • Finance a New Appliance Package into your HAP Loan
  • Finance Upgrades into the HAP Loan with your home purchase:
  1. New Carpet or Flooring
  2. Update Bath and/or Kitchen
  3. Many Other Options as Well
  • Can be Combined with 5% Down Payment Assistance Program (620 Minimum Credit Score)
  • Can have a Non-Occupying Co-Borrower if NOT using DPA Program

What are the Requirements to Qualify for a Home Advantage Plus Mortgage?

The minimum requirements to be eligible for HAP mortgage loan are as follows: Keep Reading...

HECM to HECM Refinance

John Thomas October 23, 2021 Tags: , , ,
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What is a HECM to HECM Refinance Loan?

A HECM to HECM refinance is refinancing an existing Reverse Mortgage with a new Reverse Mortgage. A HECM Reverse mortgage loan is an abbreviation for a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM). The process works for someone who currently has an existing HECM that wants to refinance into a new HECM. If you would like to apply for a HECM Reverse Mortgage Refinance please call the John Thomas Team at 302-703-0727 or APPLY ONLINE

What is a HECM?

HECM or Home Equity Conversion Mortgage is FHA’s reverse mortgage product specifically for senior homeowners 62 years old and older. With a Reverse Mortgage Loan the equity in the home makes the mortgage payments and borrower is only responsible for typical expenses such as taxes, insurance and HOA fees. Having a Reverse mortgage loan has many of the same benefits of owning a home free and clear without the monthly mortgage payments. The HECM has the following benefits: Keep Reading...

Reverse Mortgage Loan Process

John Thomas October 23, 2021 Tags: , , ,
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Reverse Mortgage Loan Process

A Reverse Mortgage Loan frees homeowners 62 years of age and older from the obligation of monthly mortgage payments* by allowing them to borrower against the equity in the home. Unlike a traditional “Forward” mortgage that makes payment from your household income, the Reverse Mortgage uses the equity in the home to make a payment every month so the loan balance goes up each month. The first step is understand the Reverse Mortgage Loan Process. If you would like to apply for a Reverse Mortgage please call us at 302-703-0727 or APPLY ONLINE Keep Reading...

How To Cancel Mortgage Insurance

John Thomas September 4, 2021 Tags: , , , , , ,

Private mortgage insurance might be one of the costs that you most hate to pay when you send in your mortgage payment each month. If you would like to learn more on how to cancel mortgage insurance, give the John Thomas team a call at 302-703-0727 or APPLY ONLINE

PMI stands for Private Mortgage Insurance and is a type of mortgage insurance that buyers are typically required to pay for on a Conventional Loan when they make a down payment that is less than 20% of the home’s purchase price. Mortgage Insurance on government backed loans is simply called MI for Mortgage insurance and is treated differently than PMI. Keep Reading...

Mortgage FICO® Credit Scores vs Online Consumer Credit Scores

John Thomas July 19, 2021 Tags: ,

There is constant confusion about the difference between consumer credit scoring models and the credit scores that mortgage lenders pull which are Mortgage FICO® Credit Scores. Mortgage Lenders only use the FICO® scoring model while Consumer Credit Scores used the Vantage Scoring model.

What is the Consumer Credit Scoring Model?

The Consumer Credit Scoring Model is the Vantage Credit Score created by Experian, Equifax and TransUnion. There are 4 different scoring models:

  • Vantage 1.0
  • Vantage 2.0
  • Vantage 3.0
  • Vantage 4.0

Most consumer credit monitoring service companies use Vantage 3.0. The credit scores range from 300-850 on Vantage 3.0 which was updated from earlier versions to match the range that FICO® uses. Keep Reading...