Jumbo things are normally great, like jumbo shrimp or jumbo jets. Does the same apply to a jumbo loan? Read this week’s Know Your Mortgage to see what the “Jumbo” implies for your home loan.
Tag Archives | VA
Buying a HomePath Home
by Gabriela Islas on January 25, 2013 in Home Buying
If you’re in the process of looking for a home, you’ve probably looked into foreclosed or bank-owned homes. If that’s the case, then you’ve probably come across HomePath. Here is an introduction into what a HomePath home is and the financial opportunities that come along with it.
Service Dog Regulation Amended by the VA
by Amanda Pallay on December 21, 2012 in Zing Zone
A service dog is an irreplaceable benefit that provides not only physical assistance but emotional comfort as well for many veterans. And while these dogs are most often associated with physical disabilities, more veterans suffering from unseen disabilities, like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), are relying on service dogs for help.
Choosing the Right Mortgage for Your Home
by Eric Mally on November 28, 2012 in Home Buying, Refinance Mortgage
So you wanna refinance or lock in to a new mortgage rate, eh? You may not realize this right now, but mortgage rates are in unchartered territories – in a good way. You also probably didn’t know about all of the great options out there, so take a gander and see if any of these might be right for you.
Veterans – Detroit Is Open for Business!
by Amanda Pallay on January 25, 2012 in Zing Zone
The City of Detroit, the Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau and the Department of Veterans Affairs announced that the National Veteran Small Business Conference and Expo is coming to Detroit’s Cobo Center on June 25-29. This is exciting news for our fair city, and for the many, many veterans and service members in the area. In addition to the conference, the “VA for Vets” Hiring Fair will be held during the conference for veterans looking for careers in the public and private sectors.

2011 Quicken Loans Carrier Classic
by Amanda Pallay on September 17, 2011 in Events
On Thursday, September 15, I was fortunate to be one of the few people on hand to represent Quicken Loans at the press conference announcing [...]

Discovering the Benefits and History of VA Loans
by Stephanie Koske on August 26, 2011 in Home Buying, Inside Quicken Loans, Refinance Mortgage
VA Loosens Disability Regulations: How This Affects Your VA Loan Funding Fee
by Amber Hunt on July 16, 2010 in Home Buying
The VA has revised their qualification requirements for post-traumatic stress disorder. Find out the new qualification requirements and how they can impact your VA loan.
