Deficiency judgment in New York

A mortgage is a commitment for you, and a risk for the lender. If you stop making payments on your mortgage after the home value drops from the original purchase price, the lender can sell the house in a foreclosure sale. If the foreclosure sale does not cover the remainder Read more…

Flushing Luxury Condos and Amenities

Luxury Condo Doorman Pet Friendly Elevator In-Unit Washer / Dryer Outdoor Space Dish Washer Gym Parking Sky View Parc Yes 2 rooftop dog parks Yes Yes Private 6-acre rooftop garden w/ BBQs, swimming pool, tennis courts, basketball court, children’s playgrounds Yes Yes Yes The Grand Yes 2 rooftop dog parks Yes Yes Private Read more…

Working with a closing agent

If you are already working with a real estate attorney, then a closing agent may not be necessary as your real estate attorney can also be the acting closing agent with a checklist of required task items to cross off before the closing. Otherwise, get referrals from real estate agents, Read more…

Getting a mortgage when self-employed

Generally, mortgage lenders will require 2-years of self employment income records to qualify for a loan. However, a No-Doc or Low-Doc loan is available to borrowers who can provide other supporting documentation when income documentation is not available. A No-Doc loan is designed for self-employed individuals with hard-to-verify incomes, and Read more…

What is a lender’s escrow account?

Escrow accounts are set up for home owners to manage their budgets because large property tax bills are due infrequently. The escrow accounts builds a reserve to pay these bills by collecting from the homeowner on a monthly basis. These escrow accounts are managed by lenders. Mortgage lenders will sometimes Read more…