Jeannie Bolger

"Reverse Mortgage"...Come Again?

"Reverse Mortgage"...Come Again?

Our go-to girl, Nova Home Loan's Sr. Loan Officer, Jeannie Bolger,  mentioned Reverse Mortgage’s the other day and I thought you’d all appreciate some insight into them.

Like the name implies, a Reverse Mortgage is a product that allows you to convert some of your home’s equity, from all those mortgage payments you’ve been making over the years, into cash without the need to sell your home or pay additional monthly sums. The only point of entry is age: You must be 62 or older to be eligible for a reverse mortgage. And if the state of your credit is on the rocks because it has "issues"? Get this: no credit check required. Read more »

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HUD rescinds July 1 Collections Requirement

HUD rescinds July 1 Collections Requirement

According to our friend Jeannie Bolger, Sr. Loan Officer for Nova Home Loans: Read more »

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FHA Announces Significant Price Cuts for June 11

FHA Announces Significant Price Cuts for June 11

First, a quote from our resident expert, Sr. Loan Officer of Nova Home Loans, Jeannie Bolger:

"Effective June 11, 2012--for  any FHA note that was endorsed by HUD on or before May 31st, 2009--qualifies for reduced MIP on a Streamline Refinance (No Appraisal).  Upfront MIP goes to .01% and Annual MIP will be .55%.Current upfront MIP is 1.75% and the Annual is 1.25%.HUGE SAVINGS."

What? You don't speak Klingon or Mortgagease?

This may help. Read more »

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Five Ways to Improve Your Credit Score

Five Ways to Improve Your Credit Score

Every so often I like to do a reminder on credit. It's kinda important, ya know.

So, your credit score, also called a FICO score, is a number based on the information in your credit file that shows how likely you are to pay a loan back on time. You'll want your number to be higher, rather than lower, because that show's you're  less risky (not to be confused with risqué).

Consumers with scores above 700 are usually charged pretty low rates, but those with scores above 760 are charged the lowest rates. So, what should you do if you have less than stellar credit? Jeannie Bolger at Nova Home Loans has come to the rescue with some of her top tips for improving your credit score. Read more »

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Know the Valley, Know the Market

Know the Valley, Know the Market

As the housing market improves in Maricopa County people continue to move in. The population increased 24.2% since 2000 and the trend continues, despite a small slow-down with the economy.

Phoenix Realtor, Ken Clark and ONE Community member has put together a handy relocation guide for people moving to the valley, with help from Jeannie Bolger of Nova Home Loans. The guide breaks up major regions of the valley and includes helpful links to information about schools, entertainment and city services. Read more »

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Credit Where Credit is Due

Ken Clark here again. Get Your PHX Realtor.

Credit can be confusing. It's this strange, omnipresent score board of your financial good doing that determines whether you're a smart financial risk for lenders. But don't worry. Having a little knowledge on your side will make sure that you're putting your best foot forward when it comes to raising your credit score.

Did you know that the credit score you may have purchased from one credit bureau isn’t necessarily the one that your mortgage lender, credit card issuer or auto loan originator will see? There are several different credit scores, even within the same credit bureau. Each of the three credit bureaus (Equifax, Experian and TransUnion) has its own proprietary credit score. Read more »

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HARP Changes May Allow Refinance

HARP Changes May Allow Refinance

Everybody asked me, "Hey, I'm upside down in my loan, but I've never missed a payment. Why can't I refinance and take advantage of the lower rates?"

This is a good question and the answer has a lot to do with making our economy better. Basically, rather than allowing a ton of properties to foreclose, the government could take a smaller loss by just allowing you to refinance at a lower rate, even if your house is worth less than the market. This puts actual dollars in the economy!

That is what the Obama Administration is doing now. Here's the take away message: call the lender who gave you your loan and ask them if you can do this. Read more »

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