Friday, October 30, 2009

Loan Limits Extended through 2010 by Congress

Loan Limits Extended through 2010 by Congress


Today, Congress approved an extension of higher loan limits for FNMA, FHLMC, and FHA (Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac & FHA) that will extend the current loan limits in place for 2009 to the end of 2010. This will help avoid any disruption in the mortgage market as the housing sector tries to recover.


The loan limits for your area can be found by clicking on the following links:
FHA Loan Limits for high cost counties
Fannie & Freddie Loan Limits for high cost counties
VA Loan limits for high cost counties


VanDyk Mortgage offers FHA Jumbo, Conventional Jumbo (Fannie & Freddie), and VA Jumbo loans in all areas that we service. The VA Jumbo Loan limits are not official yet, but they are based on the GSE Loan limits approved by this bill, so we anticipate no changes to VA limits.


The extended 2009/2010 FHA/Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac loan limits retain the high end at $729,750 in higher cost counties such as Los Angeles, Santa Clara, San Francisco, Orange County, Bay Area cities, and more. San Diego County remains at a max 2009 FHA Loan Limit of $697,500 for a single family residence.



The extended 2009/2010 VA loan limits retain the high end at $737,500 in higher cost counties such as Los Angeles and Orange County, $1,094,625 in San Francisco, San Mateo, Marin, Alameda, & Contra Costa Counties, $937,500 in San Benito & Santa Clara counties, $805,000 in Santa Cruz county, and more. San Diego County remains at a max VA Loan Limit of $593,750 for a single family residence for 2010. Here is a post on the 2009 VA limits that may be helpful.

We are very excited about these enhanced possibilities for our Veterans & Active Duty Personnel. Please call Brian Skaar at 760-752-4480 or visit us online at www.vandykfunding.com to find out more. VanDyk Mortgage is a VA Direct Lender (since 1987). We are the VA Experts. We offer VA loans accross America including: California, Washington, Arizona, Texas, Florida, Georgia, & more.

Sunday, October 25, 2009

The Home Ownership Accelerator is back

The Home Ownership Accelerator is back! (aka the HOA).

We are proud to announce that we are again offering the Home Ownership Accelerator loan (HOA).

One of the unfortunate casualties of the Mortgage Meltdown was the Home Ownership Accelerator loan program. This loan program allowed USA homeowners the power to utilize interest saving techniques used in Australia & much of Europe to pay off their Home Mortgage Early without paying any extra money each month. The Program has helped thousands of US homeowners speed up their loan payoff by years while maintaining their current lifestyle and no reduction in available spending money.

The program was a victim of the credit crunch and was halted in the summer of 2008, as Secondary loan markets were cut off for non vanilla loan types. These are not risky loans. In fact, when paired with Responsible Homeowners with financial discipline, these are a fantastic wealth builder. Unfortunately, the emotions of Wall Street froze the product for most of 2008 & 2009.

We are proud to announce that the Home Ownership Accelerator is back, and VanDyk Mortgage has been chosen to be an exclusive Lender Partner for the re-introduction of the Home Ownership Accelerator program. This product won't be available to all Lenders and Brokerages this time around. VanDyk Mortgage was selected as an exclusing partner for the HOA due to our strong track record in origination of quality loans properly matched to clients for the best fit, affordability, and sustainability.

If you would like to find out if the HOA or Home Ownership Accelerator is right for you, or would like to get started on your HOA, send an email to us at HOA@vandykfunding.com or call Brian Skaar at 760-752-4480.

VA Home Loans with Fico's as low as 600 still available

VanDyk Mortgage is proud to announce that we offer VA Loans for our Veteran and Active Duty Military Borrowers with fico scores as low as 600.

Many VA Lenders have begun to require minimum Fico scores for VA Loans of 640 in recent months. This is not due to changes in the VA Loan Program, or mandates from the Veterans Administration (who oversees the VA Loan program), these are individual Lender requirements from many of the big banks & lenders (yes, the same ones we all bailed out with our Tax Dollars).

VanDyk Mortgage is proud to announce that we have VA Loans available for Borrowers with fico's as low as 600. These are available for VA Purchase, VA Refinance, or VA Cash out. Many home buyers begin the home buying process with an acceptable score for their lender such as 642, then find after the arduous homebuying process with Short Sales and REO Bank owned properties that their score has fallen below 600, and their lender can no longer help. Call us immediately in this situation, we may be able to help.

We are able to offer this program for two reasons. First, this loan will not be sold in the secondary market, so it is not subject to the additional underwriting and qualification requirements that other banks require. Second, we will underwrite all of these loans manually, not rely on automated systems.

Please keep in mind that all loans are subject to minimum qualification requirements, and that this is not an offer to lend.

VanDyk Mortgage has been making FHA & VA loans since 1987. We are a HUD recognized Full Eagle FHA DE underwriter and FHA Direct Lender. VanDyk Mortgage is also a Proud VA Direct Lender. Go with the Government Loan Pros, go with VanDyk. Visit us at http://www.vandykfunding.com/ or call Brian Skaar direct at 760-752-4480 for help with your VA or FHA loan.

We are your VA Jumbo Direct Lender and FHA Jumbo Direct Lender and we offer FHA, FHA Jumbo, FHA Manual Underwrite, FHA Jumbo Streamline refinance, FHA Jumbo Purchase, FHA Streamline, VA, VA Streamline, VA Jumbo purchase, VA Jumbo Refinance, VA Cashout refinance, FHA Rehab 203K, VA, Conforming & Jumbo Loans.

We serve the following areas for VA, FHA and Conventional loans: California,Southern California, Northern California, Washington, Texas, Georgia, Florida, San Diego, San Marcos, CA, WA, GA, FL, MO, MI, TX, Carlsbad, Oceanside, Vista, Escondido, Fallbrook, Bonsall, Riverside, Los Angeles, Orange County, Irvine, Corona, Anaheim, Santa Ana, Seattle, Washington, Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, Lynnwood, Olympia, Tacoma, Puyallup, Buckley, Auburn, Kent, Federal Way, Seatac, San Francisco, San Jose, Carson, Gardena, Hawthorne, Lawndale, Inglewood, Ladera Heights, View Park, Windsor Hills, Baldwin Hills, Fox Hills, Culver City, Beverly Hills, Malibu, Santa Monica, Brentwood, Calabasas, Encino, Oakland, Bel Air Estates, Palos Verdes Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates, Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, Torrance, Sacramento, Stockton, Bakersfield, Fresno, San Marcos, San Diego, Rancho Bernardo, Carlsbad, Escondido, Poway, Oceanside, Vista, Encinitas, Carmel Valley, Scripps, Tierra Santa, El Cajon, La Jolla, Chula Vista, National City, San Ysidro, Santee, Eastlake, Ramona, Long Beach, Artesia, La Palma, Cerritos, Compton, Lynwood, Bellflower, Temecula, Murrieta, Southern California, Northern California, Washington, Everett, Lynnwood, Tacoma, Kent, Federal Way, Auburn, Renton, Bellevue, Redmond, Kirkland, Whittier, Santa Fe Springs, Downey, Irvine, Newport Beach, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside and Orange County. VanDyk Mortgage is your FHA Lender & VA Lender of choice.

VA Jumbo Loans available over $650K

VA Jumbo Loans are available over $650K

VanDyk Mortgage offers VA Jumbo Loans up to $1,094,625 in all areas that we service. Many other VA Jumbo Lenders cap their VA loans at $417,000, or $650,000. We offer VA Jumbo Loans up to the full county limit for your area, and even go above the county limit when there is sufficient down payment and entitlement to reach your minimum 25% guarantee for the loan. Here is another post that covers that subject: The VA 417K myth.

VA Jumbo's are the best way to purchase a million dollar home with less than 20% down payment in many California counties and areas. In fact, VA Jumbos are the best way to buy a home that is over $417K in most California Counties. Here is a list of County VA Loan Limits:
VA Loan Limits by county. Call to find out how much downpayment you will need for your home purchase - 760-752-4480, ask for Brian Skaar.

We offer VA Jumbo Loans for Purchase, Refinance, and Cash-out Refinance.

VanDyk Mortgage is a VA Direct Lender (since 1987) offering VA Loans such as VA purchase loans, VA Streamline Refinance, VA IRRRL, VA Refinance Loans, VA Mortgages of all types.

As a Government Direct Lender, VanDyk Mortgage is also a HUD Full Eagle FHA Direct Endorsement Underwriter, ie FHA Direct Lender offering FHA Loans such as FHA Purchase loans, FHA Refinance, FHA Streamline Refinance, FHA 203K Streamline Rehab loans, FHA Jumbo, FHA Jumbo Purchase, FHA Jumbo Refinance, FHA Jumbo Streamline Refinance, FHA mortgages of all types. We offer FHA & VA loans in California, Georgia, Texas, Washington, & More. Visit us at http://www.vandykfunding.com/ to get started or just find out more.

FHA loans still available with Fico's as low as 580

VanDyk Mortgage is proud to announce that we offer FHA Loans for Borrowers with fico scores as low as 580.

Many FHA Lenders have begun to require minimum Fico scores for FHA Loans of 640 in recent months, and will not fund FHA loans with a middle fico score under 640, or under 620. This is not due to changes in the FHA Loan Program, or mandates from HUD (who oversees the FHA program), these are individual Lender requirements from many of the big banks (yes, the same ones we all bailed out with our Tax Dollars).

VanDyk Mortgage again offers FHA Loans for Borrowers with fico's as low as 580. These are available for FHA Purchase, FHA Refinance, or FHA Cash out. Many home buyers begin the home buying process with an acceptable score for their lender such as 642, then find after the arduous homebuying process with Short Sales and REO Bank owned properties that their score has fallen below 620, and their lender can no longer help. Call us immediately in this situation, we may be able to help.

We are able to offer this program for two reasons. First, this loan will not be sold in the secondary market, so it is not subject to the additional requirements that other banks require. Second, we will underwrite all of these loans manually, not rely on automated systems. Please keep in mind that all loans are subject to minimum qualification requirements, and that this is not an offer to lend.

VanDyk Mortgage has been making FHA & VA loans since 1987. We are a HUD recognized Full Eagle FHA DE underwriter and FHA Direct Lender. VanDyk Mortgage is also a Proud VA Direct Lender. Go with the Government Loan Pros, go with VanDyk. Visit us at http://www.vandykfunding.com/ or call Brian Skaar direct at 760-752-4480 for help with your VA or FHA loan.

We are your VA Jumbo Direct Lender and FHA Jumbo Direct Lender and we offer FHA, FHA Jumbo, FHA Manual Underwrite, FHA Jumbo Streamline refinance, FHA Jumbo Purchase, FHA Streamline, VA, VA Streamline, VA Jumbo purchase, VA Jumbo Refinance, VA Cashout refinance, FHA Rehab 203K, VA, Conforming & Jumbo Loans.

We serve the following areas for VA, FHA and Conventional loans: California,Southern California, Northern California, Washington, Texas, Georgia, Florida, San Diego, San Marcos, CA, WA, GA, FL, MO, MI, TX, Carlsbad, Oceanside, Vista, Escondido, Fallbrook, Bonsall, Riverside, Los Angeles, Orange County, Irvine, Corona, Anaheim, Santa Ana, Seattle, Washington, Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, Lynnwood, Olympia, Tacoma, Puyallup, Buckley, Auburn, Kent, Federal Way, Seatac, San Francisco, San Jose, Carson, Gardena, Hawthorne, Lawndale, Inglewood, Ladera Heights, View Park, Windsor Hills, Baldwin Hills, Fox Hills, Culver City, Beverly Hills, Malibu, Santa Monica, Brentwood, Calabasas, Encino, Oakland, Bel Air Estates, Palos Verdes Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates, Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, Torrance, Sacramento, Stockton, Bakersfield, Fresno, San Marcos, San Diego, Rancho Bernardo, Carlsbad, Escondido, Poway, Oceanside, Vista, Encinitas, Carmel Valley, Scripps, Tierra Santa, El Cajon, La Jolla, Chula Vista, National City, San Ysidro, Santee, Eastlake, Ramona, Long Beach, Artesia, La Palma, Cerritos, Compton, Lynwood, Bellflower, Temecula, Murrieta, Southern California, Northern California, Washington, Everett, Lynnwood, Tacoma, Kent, Federal Way, Auburn, Renton, Bellevue, Redmond, Kirkland, Whittier, Santa Fe Springs, Downey, Irvine, Newport Beach, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside and Orange County. VanDyk Mortgage is your FHA Lender & VA Lender of choice. VanDyk Mortgage Funds FHA Loans with Ficos between 580 and 640. (and of course higher fico's allowed also!).

Sunday, April 26, 2009

VA Myth - VA loans are only available to $417K

VA Myth - VA loans are only available to $417K. Myth no more, read below.

It is a common myth with VA Loans is that they don't work for your area, or the loan amounts are too low for your area. In the past this was true, but recent changes have changed the picture. VA loans are available much higher than $417K.

Please see our VA Loan Limits page for details on your county limits.

The loan limits above $417,000 are called VA Jumbo Loans. While many counties in the country are limited to the $417,000 amount, that isn't the highest VA loan available for that county. VanDyk Mortgage offers VA loans up to $1,500,000 in all the states we serve. What changes is the amount of required home equity or down payment. Each case is unique depending on your VA County Loan Limit and your Home's purchase price or value.

In counties where the loan limit is lower than your purchase price or refinance loan amount, you may have to have equity (for a VA Jumbo refinance) or put a down payment (for a VA Jumbo Purchase).

So what is the benefit of using a VA loan in this scenario? - Lower down payments than conventional alternatives, fixed rates, no Mortgage Insurance.

Let's say you live in a county where the VA loan limit is $417,000 (such as Riverside or San Bernardino counties in California). You want to purchase a home that is $450,000 with as little of down payment possible. Assume that you have full VA eligibility & fully restored Entitlement. VanDyk Mortgage will allow a VA loan in this scenario up to $441,750, requiring just $8,250 down payment, or 1.83%.

The goal of the VA calculation is the reach a guarantee figure of 25% of the loan amount. This can be a combination of the Entitlement and a down payment.

Here is the math to figure this out:
1. Take your county loan limit (in this case $417,000) and multiply times 25% to reach your maximum entitlement and guaranty available ($417,000 x .25 = $104,250)
2. Take your purchase price and multiply times the minimum guaranty required. ($450,000 X .25 = $112,500)
** since this figure is higher than your maximum guaranty and entitlement from #1, we must now figure out how to handle the shortage.
3. Take #2, the Minimum required guaranty ($112,500) and subtract the available guaranty and entitlement for you ($104,250) and it yields us $8,250.

$8,250 represents the required down payment for purchasing a $450,000 property in a county with a VA loan limit of $417,000 for a Veteran or Active Duty Service Member with full Entitlement available. $8,250 is a 1.83% down payment. Now that is a huge benefit for our Veterans. This is far superior to the conventional loan alternatives or even FHA loans.

When your bank tells you that you need to put down 10% for a conventional loan,   Call VanDyk Mortgage and go with a VA loan instead. You will be glad you called.   866-900-2342 toll free.

VanDyk Mortgage is a VA Direct Lender (since 1987) offering VA Loans such as VA purchase loans, VA Streamline Refinance, VA IRRRL, VA Refinance Loans, VA Jumbo purchase loans, VA Jumbo Refinance Loans, VA Jumbo Streamline Refinance loans, VA Jumbo IRRRL , VA Mortgages of all types.

We are a Direct Lender specializing in Government Loans.  VanDyk Mortgage is also a HUD Full Eagle FHA Direct Endorsement Underwriter, ie Direct Lender offering FHA Loans such as FHA Purchase loans, FHA Refinance, FHA Streamline Refinance, FHA 203K Streamline Rehab loans, FHA Jumbo, FHA Jumbo Purchase, FHA Jumbo Refinance, FHA Jumbo Streamline Refinance, FHA mortgages of all types. We offer FHA & VA loans in California, Indiana, Massachusetts, Virginia, Washington, Wyoming & More. Visit us at http://www.vandykfunding.com/ to get started or just find out more.

VA loans fast becoming the best choice for Vets to Refinance

VA loans are fast becoming the best choice for Vets to Refinance their home loans.

Recent enhancements to VA guidelines now allow Veterans and Active Duty Military to refinance out of Conventional, Jumbo, Sub-Prime, Alt-A, Option ARM, and other non VA loans into Safe fixed rate VA Loans. (see our recent post on VA loan changes here). The old VA Limit for these refinances was $144000, regardless of where you lived and your county loan limit.

2009 brought changes to both the VA Loan limits and the way VA calculates your eligibility for Guarantee. If you have full elibility (or fully restored entitlement) you can purchase or refinance up to the Loan Limit for your county (of course, other qualifications do apply such as property value, income, liabilities, etc).

Here is a list of all the counties in California that exceed the $417,000 standard VA loan maximum: ALAMEDA $1,094,625, ALPINE $503,750, CONTRA COSTA $1,094,625, EL DORADO $516,250, LOS ANGELES $737,500, MARIN $1,094,625, MONO $575,000,
MONTEREY $525,000, NAPA $643,750, NEVADA $518,750, ORANGE $737,500, PLACER $516,250, SACRAMENTO $516,250, SAN BENITO $ 937,500, SAN DIEGO $593,750, SAN FRANCISCO $1,094,625, SAN LUIS OBISPO $610,000, SAN MATEO $1,094,625, SANTA BARBARA $656,250, SANTA CLARA $937,500, SANTA CRUZ $805,000, SOLANO $435,000, SONOMA $566,250, VENTURA $650,000, all other California counties are capped at $417K.


VanDyk Mortgage is a VA Direct Lender (since 1987) offering VA Loans such as VA purchase loans, VA Streamline Refinance, VA IRRRL, VA Refinance Loans, VA Mortgages of all types. As a Government Direct Lender, VanDyk Mortgage is also a HUD Full Eagle FHA Direct Endorsement Underwriter, ie FHA Direct Lender offering FHA Loans such as FHA Purchase loans, FHA Refinance, FHA Streamline Refinance, FHA 203K Streamline Rehab loans, FHA Jumbo, FHA Jumbo Purchase, FHA Jumbo Refinance, FHA Jumbo Streamline Refinance, FHA mortgages of all types. We offer FHA & VA loans in California, Georgia, Texas, Washington, & More. Visit us at www.vandykfunding.com to get started or just find out more.

FHA Jumbo Refinance, FHA Jumbo Purchase loans & FHA Jumbo Streamline Refinance loans - California

FHA Jumbo Refinance, FHA Jumbo Purchase loans & FHA Jumbo Streamline Refinance loans - California

We are continuing to see the FHA Jumbo Refinance become a more common option for California Homeowners. This loan allows you to refinance your first mortgage into a Safe, Fixed Rate FHA Loan at terms that are typically more favorable than conventional lending options. If your home has come down in value, the FHA option may still be able to help you refinance out of your Adjustable rate loan. FHA requires less equity in your home than Conventional loans.

FHA Jumbo Loans are loans that are $417,001 up to your county's Mortgage limit. For example, in California, the FHA Jumbo Loan limit is $697,500 for San Diego, $729,750 for Los Angeles, $729,750 for Orange County, $729,750 for Ventura, Santa Clara, San Francisco, Santa Cruz, Contra Costa, Alameda, & Napa counties, and San Bernardino & Riverside counties are eligible up to $500,000.

VanDyk Mortgage is able to help with FHA Jumbo Loans for the purchase of your new home. Please visit our 2009 FHA Loan Limit page for details on your county. These loans require just 3.5% downpayment. Call for details to see if it could be your best choice.

FHA Jumbo Streamline Refinances with VanDyk Mortgage do not have a minimum time requirement since you purchased your home (or last refinanced). These can save you hundreds per month with no appraisal or income qualifying. We do require a good mortgage payment history.

FHA Jumbo Refinances are available to help: Consolidate debts, Consolidate a first & second mortgage, or Refinance your Non-FHA loan into a Safe FHA fixed rate loan.

Call the Government Loan Experts at VanDyk Mortgage today at 866-900-2342. http://www.vandykfunding.com/ VanDyk Mortgage has been making FHA & VA loans since 1987. We are a HUD recognized Full Eagle FHA DE underwriter and FHA Direct Lender.

VanDyk Mortgage is also a Proud VA Direct Lender. Go with the Government Loan Pros, go with VanDyk. Visit us at http://www.vandykfunding.com/ or call Brian Skaar direct at 760-752-4480 for help with your VA or FHA loan. We are your VA Jumbo Direct Lender and FHA Jumbo Direct Lender and we offer FHA, FHA Jumbo, FHA Manual Underwrite, FHA Jumbo Streamline refinance, FHA Jumbo Purchase, FHA Streamline, VA, VA Streamline, VA Jumbo purchase, VA Jumbo Refinance, VA Cashout refinance, FHA Rehab 203K, VA, Conforming & Jumbo Loans. We serve the following areas for VA, FHA and Conventional loans: California,Southern California, Northern California, Washington, Texas, Georgia, Florida, San Diego, San Marcos, CA, WA, GA, FL, MO, MI, TX, Carlsbad, Oceanside, Vista, Escondido, Fallbrook, Bonsall, Riverside, Los Angeles, Orange County, Irvine, Corona, Anaheim, Santa Ana, Seattle, Washington, Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, Lynnwood, Olympia, Tacoma, Puyallup, Buckley, Auburn, Kent, Federal Way, Seatac, San Francisco, San Jose, Carson, Gardena, Hawthorne, Lawndale, Inglewood, Ladera Heights, View Park, Windsor Hills, Baldwin Hills, Fox Hills, Culver City, Beverly Hills, Malibu, Santa Monica, Brentwood, Calabasas, Encino, Oakland, Bel Air Estates, Palos Verdes Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates, Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, Torrance, Sacramento, Stockton, Bakersfield, Fresno, San Marcos, San Diego, Rancho Bernardo, Carlsbad, Escondido, Poway, Oceanside, Vista, Encinitas, Carmel Valley, Scripps, Tierra Santa, El Cajon, La Jolla, Chula Vista, National City, San Ysidro, Santee, Eastlake, Ramona, Long Beach, Artesia, La Palma, Cerritos, Compton, Lynwood, Bellflower, Temecula, Murrieta, Southern California, Northern California, Washington, Everett, Lynnwood, Tacoma, Kent, Federal Way, Auburn, Renton, Bellevue, Redmond, Kirkland, Whittier, Santa Fe Springs, Downey, Irvine, Newport Beach, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside and Orange County.

VanDyk Mortgage is your FHA Lender & VA Lender of choice.

Monday, March 16, 2009

FHA Loan information

I have consolidated all of my new FHA Loan Posts, VA Loan Posts, and other Jumbo Loan posts and updates into our main blog, vandykmortgage.blogspot.com. This will make it easier to keep track of all the new loan program changes as they come down the pike.

For the best uses of FHA loans, VA Loans, Conforming Loans, VA Jumbo Loans, FHA Jumbo Loans, and Conforming Jumbo loans check back with us often. I will update often on new ways to utilize these Government Jumbo Loan programs to achieve your goals and satisfy your needs.

Many people have found that a VA Jumbo Home loan or FHA Jumbo Home Loan is the best solution to their home purchase or Home Refinance needs. Still, many more are unaware that the modernization of these programs can now help millions into safe, secure, and affordable financing.

Working with an experienced VA Direct Lender or FHA Direct Lender such as Brian Skaar and VanDyk Mortgage has it benefits. We have been doing Government loans (FHA & VA) since 1987. We aren't learning the programs, we are making them work for you.

Our FHA Home Loans are available up to $729,750 (depending on county) and our VA home Loans are available up to $1,094,650 (depending on county). The current cap on Conforming Jumbo loans, both Fannie Mae Jumbo (High Balance) or Freddie Mac (Super Conforming) is $729,750, the newly restored loan limits for 2009. Please visit http://www.vandykfunding.com/ to see the limits for your county.

If you would like to Purchase or Refinance your home with a VA loan, the new 2009 VA loan limits go as high as $1,094,625 in some counties. To find out the loan limit for your county, click here. VA Loans can refinance your non VA loan into a safe, secure, and affordable VA home loan. Even up to $1,094,650. We can even leave your existing second mortgage in place with out regard to the total Combined Loan to Value (case by case basis, call for details).
VA Jumbo Loan amounts are those from $417,001 up to $1,094,650. (depending on county).

FHA Loans can also offer refinance options for your non FHA loan into a safe, secure, and affordable FHA home loan, even up to $729,750. We can even leave your existing second mortgage in place with out regard to the total Combined Loan to Value (case by case basis, call for details). FHA Jumbo Loan amounts are those from $417,001 up to $729,750 (depending on county).

Call the Government Loan Experts at VanDyk Mortgage today at 866-900-2342.
http://www.vandykfunding.com/ VanDyk Mortgage has been making FHA & VA loans since 1987. We are a HUD recognized Full Eagle FHA DE underwriter and FHA Direct Lender.

VanDyk Mortgage is also a Proud VA Direct Lender. Go with the Government Loan Pros, go with VanDyk. Visit us at http://www.vandykfunding.com/ or call Brian Skaar direct at 760-752-4480 for help with your VA or FHA loan. We are your VA Jumbo Direct Lender and FHA Jumbo Direct Lender and we offer FHA, FHA Jumbo, FHA Manual Underwrite, FHA Jumbo Streamline refinance, FHA Jumbo Purchase, FHA Streamline, VA, VA Streamline, VA Jumbo purchase, VA Jumbo Refinance, VA Cashout refinance, FHA Rehab 203K, VA, Conforming & Jumbo Loans.

We serve the following areas for VA, FHA and Conventional loans: California,Southern California, Northern California, Washington, Texas, Georgia, Florida, San Diego, San Marcos, CA, WA, GA, FL, MO, MI, TX, Carlsbad, Oceanside, Vista, Escondido, Fallbrook, Bonsall, Riverside, Los Angeles, Orange County, Irvine, Corona, Anaheim, Santa Ana, Seattle, Washington, Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, Lynnwood, Olympia, Tacoma, Puyallup, Buckley, Auburn, Kent, Federal Way, Seatac, San Francisco, San Jose, Carson, Gardena, Hawthorne, Lawndale, Inglewood, Ladera Heights, View Park, Windsor Hills, Baldwin Hills, Fox Hills, Culver City, Beverly Hills, Malibu, Santa Monica, Brentwood, Calabasas, Encino, Oakland, Bel Air Estates, Palos Verdes Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates, Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, Torrance, Sacramento, Stockton, Bakersfield, Fresno, San Marcos, San Diego, Rancho Bernardo, Carlsbad, Escondido, Poway, Oceanside, Vista, Encinitas, Carmel Valley, Scripps, Tierra Santa, El Cajon, La Jolla, Chula Vista, National City, San Ysidro, Santee, Eastlake, Ramona, Long Beach, Artesia, La Palma, Cerritos, Compton, Lynwood, Bellflower, Temecula, Murrieta, Southern California, Northern California, Washington, Everett, Lynnwood, Tacoma, Kent, Federal Way, Auburn, Renton, Bellevue, Redmond, Kirkland, Whittier, Santa Fe Springs, Downey, Irvine, Newport Beach, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside and Orange County.

VanDyk Mortgage is your FHA Lender & VA Lender of choice.

Saturday, March 14, 2009

VA Loans - Converting your Present home into a rental

VA Loans - Converting your Present home into a rental home and buying a new primary home.

Many loan programs have limitations on qualification when converting an existing primary residence into a Rental when purchasing a new primary home. Some of the restrictions include:

  • Must qualify for both mortgages with current income, with no credit for new Rent Income.
  • Increased Asset Reserve requirements (6-12 months PITI reserves for both properties)

VanDyk Mortgage allows you to Purchase a new Home with a VA Loan (for eligible Vets & Active Duty Service Members), convert your current primary residence into a Rental, and use the new Rental Income to help you qualify.

***No additional reserve requirements.

***Qualify with a new Rental income on converted residence.

This opens the doors for thousands of Veterans to Reinvest in the US Housing market.

If you would like to Purchase a home with a VA loan the new 2009 VA loan limits go as high as $1,094,625 in some counties. To find out the loan limit for your county, click here. Call the Government Loan Experts at VanDyk Mortgage today at 866-900-2342. www.vandykfunding.com

VanDyk Mortgage has been making FHA & VA loans since 1987. We are a HUD recognized Full Eagle FHA DE underwriter and FHA Direct Lender.

VanDyk Mortgage is also a Proud VA Direct Lender.

Go with the Government Loan Pros, go with VanDyk. Visit us at http://www.vandykfunding.com/ or call Brian Skaar direct at 760-752-4480 for help with your VA or FHA loan. We offer FHA, FHA Jumbo, FHA Manual Underwrite, FHA Jumbo Streamline refinance, FHA Jumbo Purchase, FHA Streamline, VA, VA Streamline, VA Jumbo purchase, VA Jumbo Refinance, VA Cashout refinance, FHA Rehab 203K, VA, Conforming & Jumbo Loans.

We serve the following areas for VA, FHA and Conventional loans: California,Southern California, Northern California, Washington, Texas, Georgia, Florida, San Diego, San Marcos, CA, WA, GA, FL, MO, MI, TX, Carlsbad, Oceanside, Vista, Escondido, Fallbrook, Bonsall, Riverside, Los Angeles, Orange County, Irvine, Corona, Anaheim, Santa Ana, Seattle, Washington, Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, Lynnwood, Olympia, Tacoma, Puyallup, Buckley, Auburn, Kent, Federal Way, Seatac, San Francisco, San Jose, Carson, Gardena, Hawthorne, Lawndale, Inglewood, Ladera Heights, View Park, Windsor Hills, Baldwin Hills, Fox Hills, Culver City, Beverly Hills, Malibu, Santa Monica, Brentwood, Calabasas, Encino, Bel Air Estates, Palos Verdes Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates, Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, Torrance, San Marcos, San Diego, Rancho Bernardo, Carlsbad, Escondido, Poway, Oceanside, Vista, Encinitas, Carmel Valley, Scripps, Tierra Santa, El Cajon, La Jolla, Chula Vista, National City, San Ysidro, Santee, Eastlake, Ramona, Long Beach, Artesia, La Palma, Cerritos, Compton, Lynwood, Bellflower, Temecula, Murrieta, Southern California, Northern California, Washington, Everett, Lynnwood, Tacoma, Kent, Federal Way, Auburn, Renton, Bellevue, Redmond, Kirkland, Whittier, Santa Fe Springs, Downey, Irvine, Newport Beach, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside and Orange County.

VanDyk Mortgage is your FHA Lender & VA Lender of choice.

90% no MI - Investment property purchase - California

90% no MI - Investment property purchase loan - California Just 10% down payment.

Yes, 10% down, no MI. This is for real. In our last post on our innovative new
"Fannie Foreclosure Mover Loan" I forgot to mention that this program is available to Investors! Investors can purchase select homes owned by Fannie Mae with just 10% down.
Even in California, Florida, and other Declining markets. Even better, the Fico Minimums are reasonable, 660 for loans under $417K. This program even allows ficos down to 580 with 20% downpayment. This is a great loan product for Non Owner Occupied purchases.

For loans over $417,000 up to the current 2009 county loan limit for your area the limit is just 85% ltv or 15% down payment with a 660 Fico.

Please remember you have to fully document your income and have adequate liquid assets for reserves (6 months of payments).

We now offer 95% financing in California with no MI on select homes

We now offer 95% financing in California with no MI on select homes
When you purchase a Fannie Mae Owned Foreclosure Property, you may be eligible for our new
Fannie Foreclosure Mover Loan. This new loan allows you to finance up to 95% of the Purchase price with ZERO Mortgage Insurance (MI).

Loan amounts up to $417K are eligible up to 95%.

This is even available in California with these terms.

There are no Declining Market restrictions on this loan program.

We also offer these for the High Balance or Conforming Jumbo Loan sizes up to 90% of the purchase price of the home. This would help homebuyers looking at Fannie Mae properties in Los Angeles with loans up to $729,750, San Jose up to $729,750, San Francisco up to $729,750, San Diego up to $697,500. For more details on the higher 2009 loan limits just released, click here.

Call today: 760-752-4480 - Brian Skaar - VanDyk Mortgage - Direct Lenders - Direct Savings.

We offer this program in all of our loan markets: California, San Diego, San Marcos, Carlsbad, Oceanside, Vista, Escondido, Fallbrook, Bonsall, Riverside, Los Angeles, Orange County, Irvine, Corona, Anaheim, Santa Ana, Seattle, Washington, Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, Lynnwood, Olympia, Tacoma, Puyallup, Buckley, Auburn, Kent, Federal Way, Seatac, San Francisco, San Jose, Carson, Gardena, Hawthorne, Lawndale, Inglewood, Ladera Heights, View Park, Windsor Hills, Baldwin Hills, Fox Hills, Culver City, Beverly Hills, Malibu, Santa Monica, Brentwood, Calabasas, Encino, Bel Air Estates, Palos Verdes Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates, Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, Torrance, San Marcos, San Diego, Rancho Bernardo, Carlsbad, Escondido, Poway, Oceanside, Vista, Encinitas, Carmel Valley, Scripps, Tierra Santa, El Cajon, La Jolla, Chula Vista, National City, San Ysidro, Santee, Eastlake, Ramona, Long Beach, Artesia, La Palma, Cerritos, Compton, Lynwood, Bellflower, Temecula, Murrieta, Southern California, Northern California, Washington, Everett, Lynnwood, Tacoma, Kent, Federal Way, Auburn, Renton, Bellevue, Redmond, Kirkland, Whittier, Santa Fe Springs, Downey, Irvine, Newport Beach, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside and Orange County.

Good News: We now allow you to have up to 10 financed Properties!

Good News: New Rules for those with Multiple financed properties - We now allow you to have up to 10 financed Properties! You can get new financing on your Primary Home, Second Home or Investment property now.

For many Real Estate Investors, the past couple of years have been difficult. Especially due to the GSE's rule that you can only have 4 financed properties maximum.

I must now repeat the Good News: We now allow you to have up to 10 financed Properties!

We have some new changes with our loan programs this month that may be able to help you out with this situation. The new rules allow you to own up to 10 financed properties (no limit on total properties, just financed properties). There are some additional guideline hoops to jump through to qualify.

If the property being financed is your primary home, we have no limit on the total number of properties financed.

Fico score - must be 720+ mid score.

All of these loans must be Full Income Documentation. No exceptions.

You do need to have 6 months of PITI payments in liquid/cash reserves for all financed properties. For example if you have 3 properties with a monthly PITI of $2000 each, you would need to have 6 months x $2000 x 3 properties or $36,000 in cash/liquid reserves.

For help with this loan or other Multiple property loan scenarios, give me a call at 866-900-2342 toll free, ask for Brian Skaar. Or apply via our website at www.vandykfunding.com.
These loans are available up to the 2009 Loan limits for your area. Check out the new 2009 loan limits here.

We offer financing in many states including: California, Texas, Georgia, Florida, & many more.
VanDyk Mortgage is a Direct Lender offering conventional, FHA, VA, USDA, & Jumbo loans.

Sunday, March 8, 2009

Revised 2009 FHA Loan Limits now available

With the recent Stimulus bill passed in Congress & the Senate were provisions to return the FHA Loan Limits back to the higher levels of 2008. These higher loan limits are available immediately with VanDyk Mortgage for our FHA Jumbo Purchase Loans, FHA Jumbo Refinance loans, FHA Jumbo Streamline Refinance loans, and FHA Cash out Refinance Loans.

The revised 2009 FHA loan limits return the high end to $729,750 in higher cost counties such as Los Angeles, Santa Clara, San Francisco, Orange County, and more. San Diego County returns to a max 2009 FHA Loan Limit of $697,500.

Some of the big banks are not offering these revised loan limits yet, but VanDyk Mortgage is offering the revised 2009 Loan Limits effective immediately.

Click here to access the revised 2009 FHA Loan limits for your county.

VanDyk Mortgage has been making FHA loans since 1987. We are a HUD recognized Full Eagle FHA DE underwriter and FHA Direct Lender. VanDyk Mortgage is also a Proud VA Direct Lender. Go with the Government Loan Pros, go with VanDyk. Visit us at http://www.vandykfunding.com/ or call Brian Skaar at 760-752-4480 for help with your FHA loan.We offer FHA, FHA Jumbo, FHA Manual Underwrite, FHA Jumbo Streamline refinance, FHA Jumbo Purchase, FHA Streamline, VA, VA Streamline, VA Jumbo purchase, VA Jumbo Refinance, VA Cashout refinance, FHA Rehab 203K, VA, Conforming & Jumbo Loans.

We serve the following areas for VA, FHA and Conventional loans: California,Southern California, Northern California, Washington, Texas, Georgia, Florida, San Diego, San Marcos, CA, WA, GA, FL, MO, MI, TX, Carlsbad, Oceanside, Vista, Escondido, Fallbrook, Bonsall, Riverside, Los Angeles, Orange County, Irvine, Corona, Anaheim, Santa Ana, Seattle, Washington, Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, Lynnwood, Olympia, Tacoma, Puyallup, Buckley, Auburn, Kent, Federal Way, Seatac, San Francisco, San Jose, Carson, Gardena, Hawthorne, Lawndale, Inglewood, Ladera Heights, View Park, Windsor Hills, Baldwin Hills, Fox Hills, Culver City, Beverly Hills, Malibu, Santa Monica, Brentwood, Calabasas, Encino, Bel Air Estates, Palos Verdes Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates, Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, Torrance, San Marcos, San Diego, Rancho Bernardo, Carlsbad, Escondido, Poway, Oceanside, Vista, Encinitas, Carmel Valley, Scripps, Tierra Santa, El Cajon, La Jolla, Chula Vista, National City, San Ysidro, Santee, Eastlake, Ramona, Long Beach, Artesia, La Palma, Cerritos, Compton, Lynwood, Bellflower, Temecula, Murrieta, Southern California, Northern California, Washington, Everett, Lynnwood, Tacoma, Kent, Federal Way, Auburn, Renton, Bellevue, Redmond, Kirkland, Whittier, Santa Fe Springs, Downey, Irvine, Newport Beach, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside and Orange County. VanDyk Mortgage is your FHA Lender & VA Lender of choice.

Sunday, February 8, 2009

Changes to limits on number of properties financed

There have been many changes in lending the past couple of years and this post will deal with the maximum number of properties financed. Here is a quick guide to our rules on this:

Fannie Mae (FNMA) and Freddie Mac (FHLMC) have a limitation of 4 maximum properties that are financed. We interpret the rule as follows: If the subject property ( the home you are financing) is a second home or investment home, you can only have a maximum of 4 financed properties. If the home you are financing is your Primary Residence, we do not limit the number of properties that you have financing on.

Summed up: If you are purchasing or refinancing your primary residence, We do not limit the total number of properties that you have current financing on.

For VA & FHA loans, VanDyk Mortgage does not have limitations on the total number of properties you have financed. Keep in mind that you are limited on how many FHA Loans you can have outstanding at one time, and also how many VA loans you can have outstanding at one time. If you have had a FHA or VA loan that have been paid off or refinanced into another type of loan, you can reinstate your eligibility for FHA or VA financing again. Call us for details.

Coming soon: Fannie Mae is changing it's guidelines to allow those purchasing or refinancing Investment properties & second homes to allow up to TEN financed properties. stay tuned!

VanDyk Mortgage has been making FHA loans since 1987. We are a HUD recognized Full Eagle FHA DE underwriter and FHA Direct Lender. VanDyk Mortgage is also a Proud VA Direct Lender. Go with the Government Loan Pros, go with VanDyk. Visit us at http://www.vandykfunding.com/ or call Brian Skaar at 760-752-4480 for help with your FHA loan.

We offer FHA, FHA Jumbo, FHA Manual Underwrite, FHA Jumbo Streamline refinance, FHA Jumbo Purchase, FHA Streamline, VA, VA Streamline, VA Jumbo purchase, VA Jumbo Refinance, VA Cashout refinance, FHA Rehab 203K, VA, Conforming & Jumbo Loans.

We serve the following areas for VA, FHA and Conventional loans: California,Southern California, Northern California, Washington, Texas, Georgia, Florida, San Diego, San Marcos, CA, WA, GA, FL, MO, MI, TX, Carlsbad, Oceanside, Vista, Escondido, Fallbrook, Bonsall, Riverside, Los Angeles, Orange County, Irvine, Corona, Anaheim, Santa Ana, Seattle, Washington, Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, Lynnwood, Olympia, Tacoma, Puyallup, Buckley, Auburn, Kent, Federal Way, Seatac, San Francisco, San Jose, Carson, Gardena, Hawthorne, Lawndale, Inglewood, Ladera Heights, View Park, Windsor Hills, Baldwin Hills, Fox Hills, Culver City, Beverly Hills, Malibu, Santa Monica, Brentwood, Calabasas, Encino, Bel Air Estates, Palos Verdes Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates, Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, Torrance, San Marcos, San Diego, Rancho Bernardo, Carlsbad, Escondido, Poway, Oceanside, Vista, Encinitas, Carmel Valley, Scripps, Tierra Santa, El Cajon, La Jolla, Chula Vista, National City, San Ysidro, Santee, Eastlake, Ramona, Long Beach, Artesia, La Palma, Cerritos, Compton, Lynwood, Bellflower, Temecula, Murrieta, Southern California, Northern California, Washington, Everett, Lynnwood, Tacoma, Kent, Federal Way, Auburn, Renton, Bellevue, Redmond, Kirkland, Whittier, Santa Fe Springs, Downey, Irvine, Newport Beach, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside and Orange County. VanDyk Mortgage is your FHA Lender & VA Lender of choice.

FHA refinances - OK to leave second mortgage in place

FHA refinance - what do I do with my second mortgage?
Answer: FHA refinances - OK to leave second mortgage in place.

With many American families losing equity in their homes, and the loose lending practices of the past few years by the big banks, FHA home loans have become the standard again for both Homebuyers and Home owners wishing to refinance.

One of the myth's about FHA financing is that it is for First Time Home Buyers to purchase homes only. The mission of the FHA (Federal Housing Administration), which is supervised by HUD is to help American Families achieve & maintain homeownership. Achieve = FHA Purchase, Maintain = FHA Refinance.

Many families purchased homes during the past few years using a 80/20 combination loan, utilizing a first mortgage / second mortgage combo to reduce the downpayment requirement. With home values dropping in many areas, families may be upside down, and may have been told by their bank that they cannot refinance their first mortgage since their isn't enough equity in the home to also pay off the second mortgage. Enter FHA. With FHA loans, we can refinance your first mortgage into a safe, secure FHA fixed rate mortgage and leave your second mortgage in place.

One caveat: your second mortgage lender must agree to "resubordinate" their second lien behind the new FHA Loan. Many second lien lenders are willing to do this (resubordinate behind a new FHA Loan), as they want to protect their investment. Their unwillingness may lead to more families making the difficult decision to sell via Short Sale or let their home go into foreclosure. In these cases, the second lien holder often receives little or no money, as the home has dropped in value.

The FHA refinance offers stability, security, and safety for homeowners.

Here is an example of how this works:
Joe & Suzy Homeowner bought their home for $400K in 2004 with a 80/20 loan. First Mortgage is a 5yr adjustable rate mortgage (ARM) for $320K, and the second is a fixed rate second at $80K. Their first mortgage is approaching the first Rate Adjustment Change in 2009, and they don't feel they can afford the new payment. ** CALL US NOW, before you get into trouble! Their home is now worth $340K, so their big bank tells them they do not have a refinance option due to lack of equity in their home. Enter the FHA experts at VanDyk Mortgage. We refinance your First Mortgage into a safe, secure, Fixed rate FHA Loan, and negotiate with the second lien holder to resubordinate behind the new FHA Loan.

Summed up: We can refinance your first mortgage into a new FHA Loan and leave the existing second mortgage in place. The Combined Loan to Value (CLTV) of your FHA loan and existing second mortgage can exceed 100% of your homes value.

Please call for details, 866-900-2342 toll free - ask for Brian Skaar.

VanDyk Mortgage has been making FHA loans since 1987. We are a HUD recognized Full Eagle FHA DE underwriter and FHA Direct Lender. Go with the Government Loan Pros, go with VanDyk. Visit us at www.vandykfunding.com or call Brian Skaar at 760-752-4480 for help with your FHA Streamline or FHA purchase loan. We offer FHA, FHA Jumbo, FHA Manual Underwrite, FHA Rehab 203K, VA, Conforming & Jumbo Loans. We serve the following areas for VA, FHA and Conventional loans: California,Southern California, Northern California, Washington, Texas, Georgia, Florida, San Diego, San Marcos, Carlsbad, Oceanside, Vista, Escondido, Fallbrook, Bonsall, Riverside, Los Angeles, Orange County, Irvine, Corona, Anaheim, and every other city in California.

VanDyk Mortgage is a VA Direct Lender (since 1987) offering VA Loans such as VA purchase loans, VA Streamline Refinance, VA IRRRL, VA Refinance Loans, VA Mortgages of all types. As a Government Direct Lender, VanDyk Mortgage is also a HUD Full Eagle FHA Direct Endorsement Underwriter, ie FHA Direct Lender offering FHA Loans such as FHA Purchase loans, FHA Refinance, FHA Streamline Refinance, FHA 203K Streamline Rehab loans, FHA Jumbo, FHA Jumbo Purchase, FHA Jumbo Refinance, FHA Jumbo Streamline Refinance, FHA mortgages of all types. We offer FHA & VA loans in California, Georgia, Texas, Washington, & More. Visit us at www.vandykfunding.com to get started or just find out more.

Renovation Loans - The solution for REO's, Bank owned, & foreclosures

VanDyk Mortgage is proud to offer our Homestyle Renovation loan. This is a conventional loan that can help you finance the renovation of a new home purchase, or an existing home with a Refinance that includes monies to fix, repair, rehab or renovate your home.

You will qualify for this loan much like a standard Conventional Conforming loan. The nice aprt is that you can add in funds to your loan amount to complete small (minimum $15,000) to large amount (maximum $250,000) renovation projects.

The Scope of work for the Rehabilitiation or Renovation project can include virtually anything that will bring a house to your specs or meet your dreams.

These loans are available up to the Conforming limit of $417,000. We do require a Full Builder Third party contract for completion of the work, no owner-builder or family-builder option is available at this time. You are required to make all normal payments during the construction period.

These loans are a great alternative to the FHA 203K rehab loan. In addition, if you have 20% down payment, you will avoid Mortgage Insurance with the Homestyle renovation loan.

This is a fantastic way to purchase a Bank Owned, REO, Foreclosure, Short Sale, Tax sale, probate sale, or otherwise distressed property, and include the funds to renovate & rehabilitate the property to like new condition (or better in many cases!). This loan does not require a HUD Consultant inspection, however project review & quality appraisal work is required.

The VanDyk HomeStyle Renovation loan is available for primary homes, second homes, investment homes, Single family, duplex (2 unit), triplex (3 unit), fourplex (4 unit), condo's, & PUD's.

Apply online at www.vandykfunding.com. Call the Renovation & Government Loan experts to find out how to structure your next purchase.

VanDyk Mortgage is a VA Direct Lender (since 1987) offering VA Loans such as VA purchase loans, VA Streamline Refinance, VA IRRRL, VA Refinance Loans, VA Mortgages of all types. As a Government Direct Lender, VanDyk Mortgage is also a HUD Full Eagle FHA Direct Endorsement Underwriter, ie FHA Direct Lender offering FHA Loans such as FHA Purchase loans, FHA Refinance, FHA Streamline Refinance, FHA 203K Streamline Rehab loans, FHA Jumbo, FHA Jumbo Purchase, FHA Jumbo Refinance, FHA Jumbo Streamline Refinance, FHA mortgages of all types. We also offer Direct Lender Loans such as Conforming Fixed, Super Conforming Fixed, Jumbo, USDA, Homestyle Renovation Loans, the VanDyk Rehab loan, and more. We offer conforming, FHA & VA loans in California, Georgia, Texas, Washington, & More. Visit us at www.vandykfunding.com to get started or just find out more.

Rehab Loans for Investors

Rehab Loans for Investors - Buy, fix, & sell homes.

We now have a source that offers Investors the Cash to purchase & rehabilitate homes. With this loan, you can buy the home and get the funds for the rehab project all in one loan.

Let's say you have found a home for sale that is in dire need of serious work. It needs a new roof, kitchen remodel, bathroom remodel, etc. The home is available for $110K. Let's assume that if it was in good shape it would be worth $200K. It needs 35K in repairs. This rehab loan can lend you the money to buy it ($110K) and the money to repair it ($35K) all in one shot.

After completion of one successful Rehab project and subsequent sale of property, you may qualify for an open line of credit to purchase more projects to rehab & sell.

This loan is a key ingredient for Home Flippers. It gives you the financing help to make your project successful & profitable.

These loans are not designed for owner occupied or second homes. Investment properties only, and 1-4 unit residential properties. This loan has no prepayment penalty.

The initial key to how much you can borrow is up to 75% of the After Rehab Value. (50% of the ARV in Detroit & select other markets).

Call us to get started - 760-752-4480 or send us an email at rehab@vandykfunding.com.

Monday, January 19, 2009

2009 FHA Jumbo update - 2nd appraisal Requirements

New for 2009 with FHA Jumbo Loans are some changes to the second appraisal requirements for FHA Jumbo Loans.

In 2008, the threshold for FHA Jumbo loans that require a second appraisal was those loans greater than $362,800 in 2008. The new Threshold for FHA Jumbo Loans requiring a second appraisal for 2009 is $417,000. All FHA Loans $417,001 and above still require the second appraisal, yet this modernization of FHA allows those loans falling between $362,800 and $417,000 to be completed with a single FHA appraisal.

This holds true for FHA Jumbo Purchase Loans, FHA Jumbo Refinance Loans, and non-credit qualifying FHA Jumbo Streamline Refinance loans. FHA Jumbo Streamline Refinance loans are available with NO appraisal required as long as we credit qualify the loan.

FHA Cash out Refinances over 85% LTV also require a second appraisal, regardless of Loan amount.

VanDyk Mortgage has been making FHA loans & VA Loans since 1987. We are a HUD recognized Full Eagle FHA DE underwriter, FHA Direct Lender, & VA Direct Lender. Go with the Government Loan Pros, go with VanDyk. Visit us at www.vandykfunding.com or call Brian Skaar at 760-752-4480 for help with your FHA Streamline, FHA purchase loan, VA purchase loan, or VA Streamline. We offer FHA, FHA Jumbo, FHA Manual Underwrite, FHA Rehab 203K, VA, VA Jumbo, Conforming & Jumbo Loans. We serve the following areas for VA, FHA and Conventional loans: California,Southern California, Northern California, Washington, Texas, Georgia, Florida, San Diego, San Marcos, Carlsbad, Oceanside, Vista, Escondido, Fallbrook, Bonsall, Riverside, Los Angeles, Orange County, Irvine, Corona, Anaheim, and every other city in California, Georgia, Texas, Florida & Washington.

Sunday, January 18, 2009

FHA Streamline Refinance - No Appraisal Required

VanDyk Mortgage offers FHA Streamline refinances with No Appraisal Required.

This a great way for families with FHA Loans who purchased a home in the past couple years or who may have refinanced their FHA Loan in the past couple years an opportunity to take advantage of today's low interest rates to lower their home loan rate with a FHA Streamline Refinance without the worry about stagnant or falling property values killing the deal.

FHA, FHA Jumbo Loans, FHA 203K loans, and FHA Secure loans all qualify for the FHA Streamline Refinance with no appraisal requirement. There is no out of pocket expense to complete the FHA Streamline Refinance without appraisal in most cases, even for FHA Jumbo Streamline refinance.

FHA Streamline Refinaces with No Credit or Income qualification are also available. These do require an Appraisal, but can still save you hundreds per month!

The FHA Streamline Refi is available for FHA, FHA Jumbo Size loans, FHA Secure loans, and FHA 203K loans (if work is complete).

For FHA Streamline Refinance Loans and VA Streamline Refinance (IRRRL) loans call the Government loan experts at VanDyk Mortgage - 866-900-2342 or apply now at http://www.vandykfunding.com/.

VanDyk Mortgage also offers FHA Jumbo Streamline Refinance loans - it is OK with us if your loan amount exceeds the 2009 loan limits, we can still help you with your FHA Jumbo Streamline Refinance.

VanDyk Mortgage has been making FHA loans & VA Loans since 1987. We are a HUD recognized Full Eagle FHA DE underwriter, FHA Direct Lender, & VA Direct Lender.

Go with the Government Loan Pros, go with VanDyk. Visit us at http://www.vandykfunding.com/ or call Brian Skaar at 760-752-4480 for help with your FHA Streamline, FHA purchase loan, VA purchase loan, or VA Streamline.

We offer FHA, FHA Jumbo, FHA Manual Underwrite, FHA Rehab 203K, VA, VA Jumbo, Conforming & Jumbo Loans. We serve the following areas for VA, FHA and Conventional loans: California,Southern California, Northern California, Washington, Texas, Georgia, Florida, San Diego, San Marcos, Carlsbad, Oceanside, Vista, Escondido, Fallbrook, Bonsall, Riverside, Los Angeles, Orange County, Irvine, Corona, Anaheim, and every other city in California, Georgia, Texas, Florida & Washington, CA, WA, GA, FL, MO, MI, TX, . VanDyk Mortgage is your FHA Lender & VA Lender of choice.

FHA Loan myth #4 - Down Payment Assistance is gone

FHA Loan myth #4 - Down Payment Assistance is gone.

There is much confusion about the recent demise of FHA seller funded Downpayment assistance. Many Homebuyers and Realtors alike are confused by the press coverage.
You can still receive credit for closing costs, recurring & non-recurring, from sellers with FHA Loans.

In fact, the seller can pay up to 6% of the purchase price towards your buyers closing costs, prepaid items, repairs, etc and FHA is OK with this.

So how does this differ from Seller Funded Down Payment Assistance Programs that were recently outlawed? (DPA's)

FHA Loans require a minimum cash investment from the buyer of 3.5% of the purchase price from their own funds or from gift funds from Relatives. There are some other more obscure gift fund sources available as well, but they are much harder to find for buyers. The remaining cash necessary to close (IE closing costs, taxes, insurance, points, prepaid Interest, etc) can be paid by the seller. Buyer puts the minimum 3.5% down toward the closing. (or is gifted that amount from family).

DPA's utilized a charity or other organization to "donate" the Cash proceeds necessary to homebuyers, therefore helping the buyer meet the "FHA minimum cash investment" requirement. The Seller was actually the one who paid for the funds, via donations to the charity to directly benefit the buyer. With DPA's the buyer didn't have to put any of their own money (savings or gifted) into the purchase. That is the practice that is now outlawed.

So here is what is Available today: The Seller can contribute up to 6% of the selling price in a FHA purchase loan transaction toward the buyers Closing Costs (as defined above). The buyer simply needs to bring 3.5% of the purchase price to the transaction from either their own savings or gifts from family.

Call us to get started buying your home with a safe, secure, affordable FHA Loan. 760-752-4480 or apply online at http://www.vandykfunding.com/.

FHA Streamline Refinance - Minimum Time since Purchase of Home or last FHA Refinance

FHA Streamline Refinance - What is the Minimum time elapsed since home purchase before eligible for and FHA Streamline Refinace?. This is a subject of great interest to recent home buyers who took advantage of the benefits of FHA loans to purchase their new homes.

Well, rates have dropped significantly, and the question comes up:

"How long do I have to wait before I can get a FHA Streamline Refinance or FHA Refinance after purchasing my home?" (or after a FHA Refinance loan)

Most banks answer: 6 months - 12 months.

VanDyk Mortgage Answer: No Minimum time! This is for FHA standard size & FHA Jumbo loans.

We do prefer that at least one on-time payment has been made on your loan, as this makes the process quicker & easier to administrate, however this is not required in all cases. Many new homeowners can save from $200-500 per month with the VanDyk FHA Streamline Refinance, with no out of pocket costs! The FHA Streamline Refi is available for FHA, FHA Jumbo Size loans, FHA Secure loans, and FHA 203K loans (if work is complete).

For FHA Streamline Refinance Loans and VA Streamline Refinance (IRRRL) loans call the Government loan experts at VanDyk Mortgage - 866-900-2342 or apply now at http://www.vandykfunding.com/.

VanDyk Mortgage has been making FHA loans & VA Loans since 1987. We are a HUD recognized Full Eagle FHA DE underwriter, FHA Direct Lender, & VA Direct Lender. Go with the Government Loan Pros, go with VanDyk. Visit us at http://www.vandykfunding.com/ or call Brian Skaar at 760-752-4480 for help with your FHA Streamline, FHA purchase loan, VA purchase loan, or VA Streamline. We offer FHA, FHA Jumbo, FHA Manual Underwrite, FHA Rehab 203K, VA, VA Jumbo, Conforming & Jumbo Loans. We serve the following areas for VA, FHA and Conventional loans: California,Southern California, Northern California, Washington, Texas, Georgia, Florida, San Diego, San Marcos, Carlsbad, Oceanside, Vista, Escondido, Fallbrook, Bonsall, Riverside, Los Angeles, Orange County, Irvine, Corona, Anaheim, and every other city in California, Georgia, Texas, Florida & Washington.

FHA Streamline Refinance - Minimum Time since Purchase of Home or last FHA Refinance. FHA jumbo streamline refinance available now. call today. 866-900-2342 toll free.

Wednesday, January 14, 2009

VanDyk Mortgage now allows FHA Streamline Refinances with loan amounts ABOVE new 2009 loan limits

VanDyk Mortgage now allows FHA Streamline Refinances with loan amounts ABOVE new 2009 FHA loan limits. WOW.

I just posted another blog on this issue, but I thought it was very important to very, very clear.

VanDyk Mortgage will allow you to refinance your FHA Loan via the FHA Streamline Refinance even if your loan balance exceeds the new 2009 FHA Loan limits for your area.

Please call for details, 866-900-2342 toll free - ask for Brian Skaar.


VanDyk Mortgage has been making FHA loans since 1987. We are a HUD recognized Full Eagle FHA DE underwriter and FHA Direct Lender. Go with the Government Loan Pros, go with VanDyk. Visit us at http://www.vandykfunding.com/ or call Brian Skaar at 760-752-4480 for help with your FHA Streamline or FHA purchase loan. We offer FHA, FHA Jumbo, FHA Manual Underwrite, FHA Rehab 203K, VA, Conforming & Jumbo Loans. We serve the following areas for VA, FHA and Conventional loans: California,Southern California, Northern California, Washington, Texas, Georgia, Florida, San Diego, San Marcos, Carlsbad, Oceanside, Vista, Escondido, Fallbrook, Bonsall, Riverside, Los Angeles, Orange County, Irvine, Corona, Anaheim, and every other city in California, CA, WA, GA, FL, MO, MI, TX. FHA jumbo streamline refinance available now. call today. 866-900-2342 toll free.

FHA Streamline Refinance - Great savings opportunity

I just wanted to post something real quickly about FHA Streamline Refinances - They are an exceptionally easy way to save money on your monthly house payment.

With FHA Streamline Finances you have reduced documentation requirements such as No Appraisal, or No Income. These are very easy to process for you with little or no cash out of pocket.

VanDyk Mortgage is a FHA Direct lender, and has been making FHA, VA, & Conventional Loans since 1987. Go with the Government Loan Pros, call VanDyk.

FHA jumbo streamline refinance available now. call today. 866-900-2342 toll free.

Many more FHA Posts here

I have decided to consolidate most of my Blog posts on this site, VanDykMortgage.

However, I have posted many helpful & informational FHA Blog posts on two other Blogs, FHAsecure, and FHA Jumbo.

You may want to check them out.

FHA Jumbo Streamline Refinance - Great news!

With the new 2009 Loan limits, many Homeowners have found they have a FHA Loan that is actually at a higher principal balance than the new 2009 FHA Loan limit for their area, limiting their ability to refinance into the new lower rates available today.

For instance, if you purchased a home with a FHA Jumbo Loan in Los Angeles in 2008, the limit was $729,750. In 2009 the limit for Los Angeles is $625,500. Those Homeowners who purchased homes using FHA Jumbo loans in 2008 with loan amounts higher than the 2009 limits (> $625,500) may have been told by their lender that they cannot refinance into today's new lower rates due to their FHA Loan exceeding the 2009 loan limits.

VanDyk Mortgage can help you with our FHA Jumbo Streamline program. We can process your FHA Jumbo Streamline Refinance at the old loan limits for your area. This could save you hundreds per month.

Loans over $625,500 are OK!

VanDyk Mortgage has been making FHA loans since 1987. We are a HUD recognized Full Eagle FHA DE underwriter and FHA Direct Lender. Go with the Government Loan Pros, go with VanDyk. Visit us at http://www.vandykfunding.com/ or call Brian Skaar at 760-752-4480 for help with your FHA loan. We offer FHA, FHA Jumbo, FHA Manual Underwrite, FHA Rehab 203K, VA, Conforming & Jumbo Loans. We serve the following areas for VA, FHA and Conventional loans: California,Southern California, Northern California, Washington, Texas, Georgia, Florida, San Diego, San Marcos, Carlsbad, Oceanside, Vista, Escondido, Fallbrook, Bonsall, Riverside, Los Angeles, Orange County, Irvine, Corona, Anaheim, Santa Ana, Seattle, Washington, Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, Lynnwood, Olympia, Tacoma, Puyallup, Buckley, Auburn, Kent, Federal Way, Seatac, San Francisco, San Jose, Carson, Gardena, Hawthorne, Lawndale, Inglewood, Ladera Heights, View Park, Windsor Hills, Baldwin Hills, Fox Hills, Culver City, Beverly Hills, Malibu, Santa Monica, Brentwood, Calabasas, Encino, Bel Air Estates, Palos Verdes Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates, Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, Torrance, San Marcos, San Diego, Rancho Bernardo, Carlsbad, Escondido, Poway, Oceanside, Vista, Encinitas, Carmel Valley, Scripps, Tierra Santa, El Cajon, La Jolla, Chula Vista, National City, San Ysidro, Santee, Eastlake, Ramona, Long Beach, Artesia, La Palma, Cerritos, Compton, Lynwood, Bellflower, Temecula, Murrieta, Southern California, Northern California, Washington, Everett, Lynnwood, Tacoma, Kent, Federal Way, Auburn, Renton, Bellevue, Redmond, Kirkland, Whittier, Santa Fe Springs, Downey, Irvine, Newport Beach, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside and Orange County. FHA jumbo streamline refinance available now.