Saturday, June 22, 2013

Utah Mortgage Broker - Testimonial Videos for Mark Hammond


 



Utah Mortgage Broker - Mark Hammond



 



By using your home’s after-completion value, you can have a larger renovation budget than with traditional mortgage loans or lines of credit, which are usually capped at 85-90% of your home's current value.

 








 






IS THERE A HOME YOU WANT TO BUY THAT NEEDS WORK?



 




 


Then buy the home with an FHA 203k loan and finance the improvements with one combined loan at the time of purchase!!!



The program is available for 1-4 unit properties, PUDs and Condos that are at least one year old. The following is a list of some of the improvements that are allowed:

 





  • Repair or Replace:





    • –Roofs, gutters, and downspouts




    • –Heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems


    • –Finish Flooring and non structural sub flooring– (does not include structural sub-floor elements such as floor joists)




  • Upgrade or Replace Plumbing and Electrical systems


  • Painting - Interior/Exterior – including lead-based paint stabilization or abatement of lead-based paint hazards


  • Bathroom and Kitchen remodels that do not involve any structural repairs.


  • New Appliances (Range and/or Oven, Range hood, Microwave, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor and Washer/Dryer - built in or Free Standing)


  • Energy Efficient Improvements – may include windows, doors, HVAC systems, furnaces, solar panels – etc.


  • Improvements for accessibility for persons with disabilities – kitchen and bath remodeling to lower counter/cabinet height, installing wheelchair access ramps, widening doorways (non load bearing walls only)


  • Windows and Doors


  • Exterior improvements such as decks, patios, porches and fences


  • Basement finishing and remodeling – including adding walls and bathrooms provided that there are no structural elements involved.


  • Basement Waterproofing


  • Mold Abatement if performed by a licensed Mold Abatement Contractor


  • Treatment of active termite infestation and repairs (tenting, etc)


  • Connection to Public Water or Sewer


  • Repair or replacement of septic tank or well systems




Improvements for this program are limited



 



They can not include any major rehabilitation or remodeling, new construction such as a room addition, repairs to structural damage, site amenity improvements, landscaping or luxury items (i.e. pools, jacuzzis, TVs, etc.). Also, anything that will displace the borrower for more than 30 days or repairs that require detailed drawings or architectural exhibits are not allowed.



Borrowers are allowed to finance up to an additional $35,000 into their mortgage, including fees and contingency reserve, and there is no minimum amount required. Repairs must begin within 30 days of the loan closing and be finished within 6 months. The borrower receives 50% of the renovation amount when the loan closes and the final 50% is disbursed when all work is complete and the appraiser has inspected the property to ensure that everything has been finished.



Are you a contractor? If so, this is a way to create the money needed to finance your work, money that wasn’t there before!! Think back to all of the jobs you couldn’t do because the homeowner did not have the money to pay for them. Call those clients and tell them about this financing option.



Contractors must be licensed, bonded and carry general liability insurance and must submit documentation to the lender to be approved. Once approved, the contractor cannot be changed without permission from the lender. This protects the contractor and ensures they will be paid directly by the lender when all work is finished. And since the loan is government insured, there is no need to worry about getting paid as long as the contractor complies with the program guidelines.



So don’t put off that project any longer!! Contact a Legend Financial Services loan consultant right now to see if you qualify!!


Friday, June 21, 2013

Mortgage Broker in Utah - Testimonial Video


Mark's Credit Tips



 



As your source for creative mortgage financing, I've "done my homework" on credit and credit scoring. In doing so, I've found there are a lot of misconceptions out there about how credit scores are determined. I find quite often that well-intentioned people are doing things that will hurt their credit scores without knowing it. Many times they were told to do these things by someone in the mortgage or banking industry. Go figure.



I thought it would be beneficial to pass on what I have learned from the credit bureaus and to clarify some of the most common misconceptions about credit scores.



Here are the factors that affect credit scores in order of importance. The percentages shown are the extent that these items affect the score--or how much "weight they carry."



Payment History - 35% of what determines your score - DON'T BE LATE





  1. Public Record and collection items




  2. Recency, frequency, and Severity of delinquencies (in that order)



Outstanding Debt - 30% of what determines your score - DON'T MAX OUT




  1. Number of balances recently reported


  2. Average balance across all trade lines


  3. Relationship between total balances and total credit limit on revolving trade lines



Credit History - 15% of what determines your score - DON'T CLOSE CREDIT CARDS




  1. Age of oldest trade line


  2. Number of new trade lines



Pursuit of new credit - 10% of what determines your score - ONCE ESTABLISHED, LAY LOW




  1. Number of inquiries and new accounts opened in last year


  2. Amount of time since last inquiry



Types of credit in use - 10% of what determines your score - KEEP A GOOD MIX OF CREDIT




  1. The number of trade lines reported for each type:




  • Bank cards, travel/entertainment cards, dept. store cards


  • Personal finance company references ("Same as cash" NOT good)


  • Installment loans



The most shocking thing is that "paying on time" only accounts for 35 percent of what determines your score. Even if you always pay on time, you CAN still have VERY LOW SCORES if you're maxed out on everything, for example.



Hardly anyone realizes that 30 percent of what determines the score is how outstanding debt is managed. "Maxing out" credit cards is the biggest "no no." Maintain a low ratio (49% max suggested) of how much you owe in relation to how much your credit limit is. Request credit line increases or pay down balances to avoid a lower score due to being over extended.




  • NOTE: Even if you pay off the account on the next business cycle, there's a good chance the high balance will report before you do so. Then the damage is done.



Next, it's wrong to assume that scores will improve by closing accounts. People think that by having too many credit cards with high limits, their scores will be low due the risk of a "mad spending spree" that could cause them to get over-extended.



This is a fallacy.



Maintaining stability and control with large credit limits will help to produce very high scores. Closing accounts, on the other hand, will reduce the amount of credit available, which will make the person appear more "maxed out." KEEP ACCOUNTS OPEN!



Finally, credit inquiries and new credit lines can temporarily lower the score until those accounts are seasoned. Credit inquiries can affect credit scores for up to 1 year. People with very little credit must pass through this in order to get established. However, people with established credit should be careful about applying for and opening up a lot of new credit right before they apply for a home loan.




  • NOTE: If you need a loan, don't hesitate to have me run a credit report to assess your chances. The advice I can give you to improve your scores will make them go up way more than the few points they might lose by having an inquiry. For example, don't wait till your rental lease is up toget qualified. Get with me months before, so that if something needs to be fixed, you'll have time to do it.



Credit scores are very accurate in forecasting trends that lead to severe delinquency. People on the road to delinquency, tend to be over-extended, and to continually be in the pursuit of more credit. With most mortgage programs these days, the interest rates are driven by the credit scores, especially at high LTV (Loan to Value) ratios. However, I have additional programs that are still underwritten the "old fashion way," based on payment history alone without regard to credit scores for those who learn this too late.



Hopefully this information will be valuable to you. If you follow these rules, you'll improve your chances of obtaining the best loan programs available for your situation. Call me if you have any questions. TELL A FRIEND about this part of the site. You know you know several people who should read this. Call me for the best loans with high and low credit scores. Buy or refi with no $ down, and no income verification 801-808-6275.


Thursday, June 20, 2013

Reverse Mortgage in Utah - Testimonial Video


Hi I’m Mark Hammond, and you’ll be working directly with me on your loan.  I’ve been lending since 1994, and because I’m a mortgage broker, I have far more loan options, lower interest rates, and lower fees than banks and credit unions.  And boy, am I faster!  



 



My business thrived through the economic crash because I have hundreds of clients that have had great experiences trusting me as their mortgage advisor.  I’m great at what I do and I look forward to learning all about you and your situation so I can design the perfect loan for you.  So whether you need to refinance, buy a home or investment property, or do a reverse mortgage, you’ll be glad you found me.  So call or email me now and I’ll start listening.



 



Call 801-277-5100 or click here to email me.