Diane Gerdes

I Just Short Sold My Home

When can I buy a new home?

The calls are coming in from former short sale homeowners that now want to reenter the housing market. The rumor that FHA will finance homes immediately after a short sale is as likely as Lindsay Lohan staying out of jail. FHA Mortgagee Letter 09-52, is very specific on their guidelines (I know, it shocked me, too, a government mandate that is clear and concise).

Truth in Lending

Question: What is the Truth In Lending Statement?
Answer: In our office it is also called the “Oh, my goodness statement!”
Regulation Z or The Truth in Lending Act (TILA) of 1968 is a United States federal law designed to protect consumers in credit transactions, by requiring clear disclosure of key terms of the lending arrangement and all costs.