By Douglas Katz – 11/02/2022 Conflict is part of the human condition. Be it due to limited resources, different view points or both, we humans like to fight and we seem to always be able to find new ways to do so. Whether in our relationships, work lives or our daily interaction with the world …
By Doug Katz – 9/21/2022 VA Loans are unique in many ways. One that befuddles everyone outside of the lending industry and even some in the industry is entitlement and the rules regarding multiple loans and subsequent use. I hope that I can explain it to demystify the concepts, highlight some of the challenges that …
Mortgages Explained – VA Loans: Entitlement, Multiple Loans and Subsequent Use Read More »
By Douglas Katz – 09/21/2022 On the heels of last week’s announcement regarding the increase in loan limits for conforming conventional loans, i.e. what Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will allow, many lenders have also updated their allowable limits for VA Loans. This was expected, but the release of these limits as an official policy …
New VA Loan Limits Give Veterans the Chance to Save Money Read More »
By Doug Katz – 9/16/2022 Per Freddie Mac: Mortgage rates continued to rise alongside hotter-than-expected inflation numbers this week, exceeding six percent for the first time since late 2008. Although the increase in rates will continue to dampen demand and put downward pressure on home prices, inventory remains inadequate. This indicates that while home price …
Mortgage Market Update – More of the Same for Mortgage Rates Read More »
By Douglas Katz – 06/27/2022 Veterans in Illinois can save up to 100% of their real estate taxes. Savings depend on their disability rating and the county. Caps and different policies can drastically change the benefit for different situations. Some veterans either lose it soon after getting it or do not even get it as …
The Homestead Exemption for Veterans with Disabilities – What You Need To Know. Read More »
