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Reverse Mortgages – Boomer Time

Friday, January 29th, 2010

The author is a BC Mortgage broker with a background in Canadian mortgages.
Reverse mortgage CanadaThe baby Boom Generation grew up spoiled and pampered. This generation was a product of the post war optimism and economic good times.

The Boomers valued inner vision and self-perfection over conformity and team playing. The protest over the Vietnam was the appearance of the Boomer generations first impact on society and its direction.

The Boomers from this point established themselves as the arbiters of what society should do and not do.

During the 90’s they shouted their values and narrow minded personal biases on society. They engaged scorched earth political and cultural wars. Their focus on personal gratification and self directed motivation has resulted in the largest economic debacle in recent times.

Now as they approach elderhood they reject the notion of “senior citizen” as being unapplicable to them.

Formally flush with fatten portfolios and large houses they did not fear aging as much as managing it through Viagra and overpriced Merlot.

The economic meltdown of 2008 had a seriously negative impact on their financial position. If the Boomers are to carry on and they will…a reverse mortgage is an option many will take up.

Reverse Mortgages and the Silent Generation

Thursday, January 28th, 2010

The writer is a BC mortgage broker who focuses on providing value for his clients.
Reverse mortgage choicesThe generation of the Second World War and the Depression known as the Silent Generation, missed the experience of participating in the war. They also missed the “free love” experience of the Sixties.

This group married early and as a group were risk adverse. Conformity was valued in this group of technicians and professionals.

Politically they ascended in the mid seventies…along with fragmenting families, cultural diversity, the oil shock and the growth of increasing suspicion of authority figures.

They are now redefining the experience of old age. In better health then their parents, a desire to be seen hip and with it is causing them to shed the stodgy ways of old in search of a new definition of retirement.

They have saved wisely and now are faced with the savaging of their investment portfolios. The impact of the 2008 market may be irreversible for their savings.

Some will seek the equity in their houses through a reverse mortgage…others will simply sell and downsize.

Reverse Mortgage vs Hard Choices

Thursday, January 28th, 2010

The writer ss a vancouver mortgage broker the writer is focused on provided his clients with the best lending options.
Reverse MortgageWhen seniors run into trouble at home and require medical care it is important to make the necessary modifications to the home to ensure that the injury doesn’t happen again.

Often the senior will resist spending the money and place themselves in the position of having another medical mishap. They console their children with the usual “Don’t worry I will make due.”

A reverse mortgage can help in these circumstances.

Simply put, many retirees have not saved enough money to carry them through retirement. 44 percent over the age of 60 have saved $75,000 or less and that has been eaten up by inflation and stock market losses. A significant portion rely solely on government pension income.

Taxes, health care and living necessities cannot be ignored. The increase in health costs and the removal of public supported health benefits are forcing the elderly to make hard choices on how they live their lives.

Many are discovering that unlocking their equity will enable them to live more fruitful and happier lives.

They can install the support mechanisms in their house that will help them remain in their home for many more years. The extra “tax free financial” benefit of a reverse mortgage is hard to overcome.

Vancouver Mortgage Broker Advise – Know When to Flip

Friday, October 2nd, 2009

The BC mortgage scene is the life of the writer. His focus is in bad credit mortgage Canada applications. Bad credit mortgage lenders are choosier these days, it is his job to make it happen.

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I don’t want to see you get in over your head or blow your entire life savings on a failed business venture, so throughout this book, I provide plenty of time- and money-saving tips, cautions to help you avoid catastrophe, and sanity checks to keep your projects within budget and on schedule. I steer you clear of any risky, unethical, and illegal ventures and encourage you to wade out slowly and remain well within your comfort zone. After you successfully flip a few easy properties, you quickly become aware of when you’re ready to take on bigger projects, and by that time, you no longer need my advice.

My goal is to help you decide whether house flipping is for you, and if it is, I provide you with the tools you need to succeed. Flipping houses is one of the most rewarding and profitable ways to invest your time and money. This book shows you how to do it right.

In this book, the main foolish assumption I make is that you’re a homeowner. Speaking for the man on the street, I wouldn’t buy a car from a car salesman who didn’t drive, and I wouldn’t buy a house from someone who rented an apartment. When you own your own place, you pick up some street smarts about the value of a home, its emotional effect on people, its value as an investment, and the work required to properly maintain it. If you’re not a homeowner, sell this book and put the proceeds toward a down payment on a house. Come back in a couple years. I’ll be waiting for you.

BC mortgage brokers are not all the same. As a BC mortgage broker and a writer, the author has a deep insight into the BC mortgage market. Check out his BC mortgage rates at his blog.

Vancouver Mortgage Broker Advise -The Joy of Flipping or Not

Friday, October 2nd, 2009

BC mortgage brokers are not all the same. As a BC mortgage broker and a writer, the author has a deep insight into the BC mortgage market. Check out his BC mortgage rates at his blog.

This book isn’t a manifesto promoting the practice of flipping houses. In fact, if you don’t have the determination and the work ethic necessary to become a weekend warrior, I strongly encourage you to reconsider. Keep your day job, buy an affordable house, and spend quality time with your family.
Flipping houses is hard, agonizing, and often aggravating work.

Unlike what other books, TV shows, and late-night-TV gurus may tell you, this book takes an honest look at the practice of flipping houses. I lead you through a process of self-evaluation so you can determine whether you have the right mindset and resources to buy, renovate, and sell houses. I show you how to project your profit before you even make an offer on a property. And I reveal how much cash you can expect to keep after paying taxes on your profit.

In this book, I reveal what I’ve learned in more than 30 years of flipping houses and working with buyers, sellers, and other real estate professionals.
I show you how to do everything from securing the cash you need to finance your venture to finding undervalued homes and negotiating the price and terms that improve your chances of selling at a profit. I guide you through making renovation decisions that promise to deliver the most bang for your buck, and I show you how to spruce up a home to draw in more buyers.

The BC mortgage scene is the life of the writer. His focus is in bad credit mortgage Canada applications. Bad credit mortgage lenders are choosier these days, it is his job to make it happen.

Post 3 – Residential Guidelines

Monday, August 10th, 2009

The writer is a passionate observer of the Vancouver mortgage scene. He is a TMG mortgage broker in Vancouver with a focus on bad credit mortgage refinance. The shift in the market has allowed him to help people link up with bad credit mortgage lenders.

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All mortgage loans involve the risk of possible financial loss to a mortgage lender, investor, or insurer. Depending on its circumstances, a single mortgage application may undergo four separate underwriting reviews at various stages by the following parties:

Lender: The loan officer and/or processor review the application to determine whether it warrants full processing or an immediate credit decision. Automated underwriting may be used at this stage.

Lender: After processing, the underwriter analyzes the application to determine whether to lend funds and under what conditions.

Insurer/Guarantor: Before closing, a mortgage insurer or guarantor determines whether the submitted application is eligible for mortgage insurance or a guarantee.

Investor: Before or after closing, a permanent investor determines whether the mortgage or mortgages as submitted will be purchased and at what price.

Each underwriter analyzes the loan package, estimates the risk to its organization, and determines whether the benefits are sufficient to balance the risk.

Vancouver mortgage insight is provided by Duncan Seward a registered mortgage broker Vancouver with TMG. He helps clients in North Vancouver, Surrey, Vancouver, Coquitlam, Maple Ridge, Burnaby and Langley with their mortgage questions. He is an expert in BC mortgage matters. You can check out regular mortgage updates at his blog page Vancouver Mortgage Rates.

Post 2 – Residential Mortgage Guidelines

Monday, August 10th, 2009

The writer is a passionate observer of the Vancouver mortgage scene. He is a TMG mortgage broker in Vancouver with a focus on bad credit mortgage refinance. The shift in the market has allowed him to help people link up with bad credit mortgage lenders.

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No regulations require a residential mortgage lender to make a particular loan, nor do any provide specific underwriting guidelines. Regulations do make it clear, however, that mortgage lenders have a responsibility to attempt to satisfy any request for a mortgage loan, as long as the risk is analyzed fully and deemed acceptable. The desire to make loans must be balanced by a mortgage lender’s fiduciary responsibility to protect whoever funds the loan: depositors, shareholders, or secondary market investors.

All lenders, of course, share the danger that even properly underwritten mortgages may become delinquent. The expense incurred in collecting these funds, or the losses suffered if uncollected, greatly exceed the income generated from originating and servicing the loan-that is how costly the collection process is. If several defaults occur, the costs of either curing the defaults or foreclosing could result in severe losses to the point where it jeopardizes the solvency of the lender.

Mortgage brokers and mortgage bankers have a unique problem. Unlike depositbased mortgage lenders, mortgage brokers and mortgage bankers underwrite a loan knowing that the loan must be sold to a permanent investor. If a poorly processed or poorly underwritten loan is not secondary marketable at a reasonable price, it may result in considerable loss to a mortgage banker or broker. Since a deposit-based mortgage lender has the option of placing a mortgage into its own portfolio (instead of selling it to an investor), its loss potential for a poorly processed/underwritten mortgage is less than that of a mortgage banker

The BC mortgage scene is the life of the writer. His focus is in bad credit mortgage Canada applications. Bad credit mortgage lenders are choosier these days, it is his job to make it happen.