NON-ARMS LENGTH

By Nathan Young , founder and president of North Star Mortgage Network, Inc. , an independent mortgage brokerage in Jacksonville, Florida.

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How does the Federal Reserve affect mortgages?

Short answer No. The Fed sets a short-term rate. Fixed mortgage rates follow the 10-year Treasury and mortgage bond markets, so they can move before, after, or even against a Fed decision. Call or text 904-880-6741 Ask about your actual file — no SSN, no credit pull. Every time the Federal Reserve meets, my phone…

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DSCR Loan

A DSCR loan refers to a loan where the lender evaluates the borrower’s ability to repay based on the Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR).

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Hard Money Loan

What Is a Hard Money Loan? Hard money loans are short-term secured loans that use the property you’re purchasing as collateral.

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CREDIT CARDS FOR CLOSING COSTS

When you know you are going to be tight on cash to close one of the tricks of the trade you can use on conventional loans is putting upfront costs on a credit…

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NAR Settlement - Agency Information and Closing Costs

Short answer Since the NAR settlement, buyer agent commission is negotiated directly between the buyer and their agent rather than being assumed from the listing. It can often still be paid by the seller as a concession — but it has to be written into the contract, and concession limits vary by loan program. Call…

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