Answering a question regarding HARP 2.0 and PMI

Aug 28, 2012 by +

Dear Rhonda: I currently pay PMI on my mortgage, if I refinance under HARP 2.0, after refinance, will the PMI still...

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How Long Will PMI Stay on my HARP 2.0 Mortgage?

Jul 25, 2012 by +

This is a question that I’m often asked by Washington  home owners who are considering refinancing their current...

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HARP 2.0 Questions to ask your Mortgage Originator

Jun 9, 2012 by +

HARP 2.0 (Home Affordable Refi Program) was revamped late last year to remove loan to value restrictions allowing more underwater home...

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HARP 2.0 and Private Mortgage Insurance

May 11, 2012 by +

The Home Affordable Refi Program (HARP 2.0) is a refinance program to help home owners who have lost home equity take advantage of...

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Buying a $500,000 Seattle Home with 10% Down

Jan 24, 2012 by +

I was recently contacted by a home buyer in Seattle who wanted to know what mortgage programs we have available for a sales price of...

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Private Mortgage Insurance Options

Jan 21, 2012 by +

Private mortgage insurance is what lenders may require when a borrower has less than 20% equity in a property. Private mortgage...

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Private Mortgage Insurance Termination

Jun 2, 2009 by +

Private mortgage insurance (pmi) is used when a borrower has less than 20% down or home equity in their property.  PMI...

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