2023 FHA Loan Limits for homes in Washington State

HUD has just announced the 2023 loan limits for FHA mortgages. FHA loan limits vary by the county the home is located in. In Washington state, every county except for San Juan County, has higher loan limits.

Here are the 2023 FHA loan limits for homes located in Washington state: [Read more…]

2023 Conforming Loan Limits for Washington

Conforming loan limits for 2023 are going up for homes located in Washington state.

  • 1 Unit: $726,200
  • 2 Unit: $929,850
  • 3 Unit: $1,123,900
  • 4 Unit: $1,396,800

The following counties have “high balance” loan limits: [Read more…]

Seller Buydowns for Investment Property

3-2-1 and 2-1 seller buydowns allow homebuyers to have below market interest rates. The seller is essentially prepaying a portion of the buyers mortgage payment to effectively “buy down” the payment for a specific period of time. [Read more…]

What are Seller Buydowns?

“Seller Buydown” seems to be a very trendy phrase these days since interest rates have moved higher. There are a couple different types of Seller Buydowns that help make homes more affordable for potential home buyers. [Read more…]

I’ve moved!

After 23 years of helping people with their mortgage needs at Mortgage Master Service Corporation, I have made a move to New American Funding. You can still reach me at my same phone number and email. And you can still click the “Get Approved” link above to start a loan application with me. I am still here to help you (and anyone you care about) with your home loans. [Read more…]

Mortgage Rates Improved!

Mortgage interest rates are having one of their best days in months following the CPI report released this morning showing better than expected data on inflation. Yes, inflation is still high but this morning’s report indicates that it may be starting to correct. [Read more…]

The FIRST thing you need to do BEFORE applying for a mortgage or get preapproved for ANY credit

WARNING: Rant ahead!

When you meet with a mortgage professional and allow them to pull your credit so that you can be prequalified for a mortgage to buy or refinance a home, your information is provided to countless other lenders. Before you become furious with your mortgage lender, please know that it’s not their fault! [Read more…]

Freddie Mac PMMS: Mortgage Rates on the Rise

Freddie Mac’s Prime Mortgage Market Survey illustrates how mortgage interest rates have continued to push higher. The graph below is based on an average from last week so the rates are “expired”. This graph is to just give you an idea of how mortgage rates are trending.  NOTE: Please click here for current mortgage rates for your personal scenario.

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