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We understand that the home buying process isn’t exactly common knowledge and not everyone has experience buying a house. The information is available, but it isn’t exactly the most accessible…or easily understandable for that matter. In all seriousness though; do you REALLY need a Real Estate A...

We’ve all heard of credit score, right? That score that directly affects every large purchase you intend to make throughout your life. That’s a big impact. But don’t worry, we are here to help. Here’s a complete guide to understanding your credit score and how you can improve it for the future!...

Do you know the dos and don’ts of buying a house? It’s okay if you don’t. The housing market has absolutely changed through the generations and honestly, the thought alone can be overwhelming. When you’re buying a house, there’s a few rules that you might not think of until it’s too late. That’s why...

If your borrower chose to put their current mortgage in forbearance due to COVID19, the 3-month grace period that they were given is starting to end and that forbearance could prevent them from obtaining a new mortgage unless certain steps are taken.  The quickest thing your borrower can do in or...

The first step of any loan process is getting a credit check. Unfortunately, the credit companies take any lender pulling your credit report as “implied consent” to sell your information to other lenders. The buyer of your information already knows that you are in the market for what they are se...

From the Desk of Mike Donoghue Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have issued temporary guidance regarding the eligibility of borrowers who are in forbearance, or have recently ended their forbearance, looking to purchase a new home or refinance their existing home. If the borrower entered into a forb...

From the Desk of Mike Donoghue The recent guidance from government officials regarding forbearance and mortgage payments sounds great but the reality is somewhat different. First I will provide you with two examples that recently occurred. A homeowner hears they do not have to make their mo...

It was announced that banks will waive mortgage payments for 90 days. What does this mean for you? New York State Gov. Cuomo and the Federal government have announced that banks will waive mortgage payments for 90-180 days. This has brought on a lot of discussion regarding mortgage lenders sta...

First and foremost, congratulations on your new home! But just after you’ve finally settled in, you begin to notice that your daily mail is a little bit more robust than usual. This is not uncommon at all. Purchasing a new home as well as securing a mortgage loan brings with it junk mail in bucke...

From the Desk of Mike Donoghue Coronavirus Q and A March 17th, 2020 In response to the unprecedented reaction to Coronavirus and the associated impacts on employers, schools and government facilities we want to provide guidance to our real estate professional partners. I will forgo the boil...