Products and recent changes

USDA Pilot Refinance Program Is Now Available In More States!

Wednesday, 13 February 2013 16:16

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The USDA Pilot Refinance Program is a great mortgage product for borrowers looking to refinance their current USDA loan where limited or no equity is not an issue.  Effective February 11, 2013 the following states will now be eligible for the USDA Pilot Refinance Program: Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas...

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Minimum property requirements for a VA mortgage loan

Tuesday, 08 January 2013 17:09

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The following are some guidelines for VA minimum property requirements: Floor covering must be in place at the time of closing Stove/oven must be installed Refrigerator is not required Air conditioning is not required Conventional heat source required to maintain 50 degrees in areas with plum...

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USDA Pilot Refinance Program Available in Georgia (GA)

Wednesday, 19 December 2012 13:30

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USDA Rural Development is offering the opportunity for current USDA Section 502 Guaranteed borrowers to refinance their existing USDA loan through the USDA Rural Refinance Pilot Program. The Rural Refinance Pilot program allows borrower in 19 states to take advantage of the lower rate environment o...

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USDA Pilot Refinance Program Available in California (CA)

Wednesday, 19 December 2012 12:59

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USDA Rural Development is offering the opportunity for current USDA Section 502 Guaranteed borrowers to refinance their existing USDA loan through the USDA Rural Refinance Pilot Program. The Rural Refinance Pilot program allows borrower in 19 states to take advantage of the lower rate environment o...

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USDA Changes Up-Front Guarantee Fee and Annual Fee (monthly like pmi) Effective for all USDA Rural Development Commitments on or after October 1, 2012!!!!

Friday, 03 August 2012 14:41

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Up-Front Guarantee Fee Changes: Purchases – no change, still 2% of the loan amount USDA streamline refinance or Pilot refinance – changing from 1.5% to 2% up-front financed guarantee fee Annual Fee (monthly “pmi like” fee): Purchase and Refinance transactions – Changing from .30%...

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Announcement from NC Housing with streamlined processing and no more originals on first time home buyer programs!!

Friday, 27 July 2012 15:57

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The changes below represent one of the biggest streamlining changes we have made to our first time home buyer program in many years.  These changes are being made in response to the dedicated loan officers and staff that have used our program for many years and have suggested these changes – we a...

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USDA Pilot Refinance Program now allows financing of closing costs and escrows!

Tuesday, 24 April 2012 13:36

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Administrative Notice (AN) 4634 announces a significant change to the Rural Refinance Pilot program which allows borrowers to finance eligible loan closing costs in addition to the principal loan balance and the one time upfront guarantee fee.  The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) R...

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PrimeLending offers USDA Refinance Pilot Program with easier guidelines to refinance now!

Sunday, 18 March 2012 11:55

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GREAT NEWS! Effective March 12, 2012 PrimeLending will accept the USDA Rural Refinance Pilot Program! The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development (RD) is now offering the opportunity for current USDA Section 502 Guaranteed borrowers to refinance their existing USDA loans t...

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New Benefits to Refinancing FHA Mortgage Loans!

Thursday, 08 March 2012 15:59

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Great new benefits to refinancing FHA mortgage loans endorsed on or before May 31, 2009 because of lower cost and PMI! New lower annual mortgage insurance premiums available for FHA streamline refinances!  With the recent higher amounts of annual mortgage insurance premiums for FHA loans it has be...

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Upcoming changes to FHA Mortgage Insurance Premiums

Thursday, 08 March 2012 15:48

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Effective for FHA case numbers assigned on or after April 9, 2012, there are changes for Single Family Mortgage Insurance including both Annual and Up-Front Mortgage Insurance Premiums.  Click "read more" then click here for the details....

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Title Insurance Rate Increase for NC loans effective March 1, 2012

Thursday, 23 February 2012 17:34

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Take a look at the attached document - this outlines proposed changes (they aren't official yet but they will most certainly be approved by the Insurance Commissioner) to title insurance rates....

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The new income limits for USDA mortgage loans in 2012 are in effect now

Friday, 27 January 2012 19:40

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This is a great mortgage loan product as it offers a low fixed interest rate, 100% financing, and low pmi.  PrimeLending is also one of the largest USDA lenders in the country.  Click on the your state to see the income limits for North Carolina and South Carolina....

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FHA 90 day rule for investors selling flipped properties

Friday, 23 December 2011 13:35

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In February 2011, FHA extended the temporary waiver to allow FHA financing on single family residences within 90 days of acquisition through the end of 2011. This temporary waiver will expire on December 31, 2011 and all sales contracts written after that date will be subject to the 90 day rule. Beg...

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We are closing USDA Loans!

Tuesday, 11 October 2011 17:26

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We are still closing USDA mortgages!!!  PrimeLending will continue business as usual in regards to originating, closing, and funding USDA Rural Housing Loans.  If you are a lender that has a freeze on USDA lending or you are looking to borrow using a USDA loan, contact me....

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Extension of 2011 VA Maximum Guaranty Loan Limits

Thursday, 25 August 2011 13:51

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The Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) recently announced that the 2011 VA maximum guaranty loan limits for high-cost counties has been extended from September 31, 2011, to December 31, 2011. The extension allows lenders to apply the 2011 VA maximum guaranty loan limits to VA loans closed on or befo...

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New, Expanded $8,000 Down Payment Assistance (DAP) Program from NCHFA

Monday, 11 July 2011 15:26

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NCHFA has great news on expanded down payment assistance ("DAP") to help your home buyers!  We will now offer an $8,000 DAP to all eligible borrowers within our maximum FirstHome income limits. Your borrowers no longer have to be under 80% of AMI to take advantage of our $8,000 DAP. For example, ...

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Fannie Mae DU Refinance Plus up to 125% LTV appraised value!!

Thursday, 30 June 2011 18:08

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The FNMA DU Refinance Plus program is a product offered by FNMA for most to all currently serviced Fannie Mae loans.  This option is designed to assist borrowers who have demonstrated an acceptable pay history on their mortgage, but due to a decline in home values or the lack of available mortgage ...

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Recent Changes made by the IRS

Friday, 24 June 2011 13:40

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In response to rising gasoline prices, the IRS has raised the standard mileage rate for ..... Click "read more" and then click on the link to read the entire article about these important changes at http://www.journalofaccountancy.com/Web/20114285.htm...

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How does the HUD REO Good Neighbor Next Door (GNND) program work?

Monday, 16 May 2011 13:10

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This program is available for teachers, emergency medical technicians, firefighters and law enforcement officers The buyer gets a 50% discount on the sales price $100 down payment is automatic and does not have to be shown on the sales contract or listing agreement The home must be located in a...

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FHA purchase loans available for credit scores of 600 – 619!

Thursday, 12 May 2011 14:11

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In a continuing effort to “expand PrimeLending’s playbook” a new variance for FHA loans with FICOs scores of 600-619 is now available! Must be Approved in Automated Underwriting System Primary Home (Non-owner occupying co-borrowers allowed) Purchase ONLY Single Family Residences Only ...

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Fannie Mae Update

Wednesday, 04 May 2011 12:49

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Fannie Mae will pay up to 3.5% in sales concessions on Homepath properties for closings by June 30, 2011.  To learn more about how homepath mortgages work, click here....

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Announcement – FHA 203H for Disaster Victims

Friday, 29 April 2011 20:01

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We are all sadden by the number of families affected by the recent natural disasters throughout the United States. Below is a loan product that is designed specifically to help your friends and neighbors in these Presidentially Declared Disaster Areas.  FHA 203H - a brief summary  Loan P...

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Russell Smith is “Preferred Loan Officer” with NC Housing Finance Agency’s FirstHome Mortgage

Wednesday, 06 April 2011 17:18

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Russell is certified to close products through NC Housing which include the FirstHome Mortgage, MCC tax credit, and down payment assistance programs. Because of the experience Russell’s team has in closing mortgages for first time buyers and programs through NC Housing Finance Agency, he has obta...

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We are the Swiss Army Knife of the mortgage world!

Wednesday, 30 March 2011 14:43

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A constant complaint you will hear in real estate today is that there are not enough mortgage products to meet buyers’ needs in purchasing a new home. This is not true with our PrimeLending team. This month we have closed the following types of mortgages: NC Housing FirstHome Mortgage at a low ...

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Carolina Beach duplex condo financing

Wednesday, 30 March 2011 14:39

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Many lenders have issues with or are not familiar with the 2 – 3 unit condominiums that are very common for Carolina Beach and Kure Beach, NC.  There are a lot of opportunities for great deals on like new second or vacation homes in Pleasure Island (Carolina Beach and Kure Beach, NC).  These are...

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Private Road Maintenance Agreement - FHA Loans

Thursday, 24 March 2011 12:42

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Effective immediately per MRI guide FHA loan with a private road per appraisal a Private Road maintenance agreement is no longer needed on FHA loans as long as we have the appraiser state the road is acceptable AND there is a recorded permanent easement....

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VA Eligibility?

Wednesday, 09 March 2011 13:55

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Do you have VA eligibility and looking for a very low 30 year fixed interest rate? For qualified Veterans we are currently offering the NC Housing FirstHome Mortgage as a below market interest rate for properties in NC. Many homes in Jacksonville, Sneads Ferry, Hampstead, Hubert, and Wilmington, N...

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Doublewide or Manufactured Home FHA financing available

Friday, 04 March 2011 18:03

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Financing Available Up to 96.5% of the Purchase Price!  Go to Manufactured Home Guidelines or to our Products page on the website under "Special Property" for the details.  Please don't hesitate to call me with any questions....

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Purchase Fannie Mae Foreclosures and Finance Home Improvements with One Loan

Thursday, 17 February 2011 16:06

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Click on "read more" to view more information on  HomePath Renovation...

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Purchase or Refinance with Home Improvements

Thursday, 17 February 2011 16:02

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Click on "read more" to view more information about  FNMA Homestyle Renovation...

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