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How To Ace Your Mortgage Application

by Dan Keller | Oct 23, 2011 | Credit Repair, Fannie Mae Homepath, FHA 203k, FHA Mortgage, First Time Homebuyers, House Key Program, Marysville Meadows, Realtor Resources, Uncategorized, USDA Financing, VA Mortgage

Buying a home today in Washington State is a exciting decision, but in today’s changing mortgage market, it can be a very stressful time as well. I’ve documented success stories from hundreds of transactions that have closed smoothly over the years, and...

Can I Use A 401k Loan To Buy A House In Washington With FHA?

by Dan Keller | Aug 12, 2011 | FHA Mortgage, Realtor Resources, VA Mortgage

August 12, 2011 – The short, easy answer is “Yes”. However, if you know me, I take buying a home as well as my client’s investments very seriously, so before making an “off-the-cuff” decision to borrower against or cash-out a 401k,...

Can I Receive A Gift For My FHA Down Payment?

by Dan Keller | Aug 12, 2011 | Condo Financing, FHA Mortgage, First Time Homebuyers, House Key Program, New Construction, USDA Financing, VA Mortgage

Yes. With most loan programs, you can accept a gift to be used for 100% of your down payment, closing costs, and/or earnest money. However, there is a right and a wrong way of accepting “gift funds”. A gift for a down payment using Washington State FHA...

Qualifying for USDA, VA, or FHA Loans After A Short Sale, Foreclosure or Bankruptcy

by Dan Keller | Aug 10, 2011 | Credit Repair, FHA Mortgage, USDA Financing, VA Mortgage

A common question that Washington State home buyers and sellers are asking today is, “How long must I wait before applying to purchase a home after a bankruptcy, foreclosure or short sale?”

A Tribute of A Local Veteran’s Heroism & Life

by Dan Keller | May 31, 2011 | VA Mortgage

You’re a 19 year old kid. You’re critically wounded and dying in the jungle in the IaDrang Valley. November 11, 1965. LZ X-ray , Vietnam. Your infantry unit is outnumbered 8-1 and the enemy fire is so intense, from 100 or 200 yards away, that your own...

FHA 5/1 ARM – A “Safe” Adjustable Rate Mortgage?

by Dan Keller | Mar 16, 2011 | FHA 203k, FHA Mortgage, First Time Homebuyers, Mortgage Programs, Realtor Resources, Refinance, VA Mortgage

A Great Question From One of My Readers – “Is it a good idea to look at a FHA 5/1 ARM over a 30-yr Fixed? Right now, FHA 5/1 ARM interest rates are more than a full percentage point lower than a fixed rate. What do you think Dan?” My reply this question is...