Our Mortgage Programs
- Fixed Rate Mortgage - What does the term 'Fixed Rate' specifically mean and what are the benefits of having a Fixed Rate Mortgage?
- Adjustable Rate Mortgage - Also known as ARM's or Variable Rate Mortgage. Explains advantages, common terms; what is a Negative Amortization Mortgage (Neg-Am); includes an 'Index Table' that explains Prime Rate, CODI, COFI, CMT, MTA, and LIBOR
- Balloon Mortgage - What is a Balloon Morgage? When would it make sense for you?
- Home Equity Loan - 2nd Mortgage - Explains the difference between a Home Equity Loan (Home Equity Line of Credit or 'HELOC') and a 2nd Mortgage, as well as which may be best for you
- FHA - VA Mortgage - Covers government sponsored programs and their benefits. Includes FHA, VA, Cal Vet, as well as other state specific and local programs
- Documentation Options - What are the differences between Full Documentation (Full Doc), Limited Documentation (Limited Doc or 'Lite Doc'), Stated Income and 'No Income No Asset' (NINA) programs?
Beat The Banks
We guarantee to beat the published rate of any of the Banks listed below by at least .25% with out charging
any more than the fees charged by that particular bank.
Ameriquest |
Bank of America |
Chase |
GMAC |
Greenpoint |
National City |
New Century |
Option One |
Regions Bank |
SunTrust |
Wachovia |
Washington Mutual |
Wells Fargo |
World Savings Bank |
US Bank
Points and Fees
Points Explained:
What are mortgage points and when, if ever, does it make sense to pay them?
Fees Explained: What are the 'real' costs of my California Mortgage? This will help explain exactly where your money is going - and where it shouldn't be going...
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MORGAGE GLOSSARY
Amortization; The repayment of principal from scheduled mortgage payments...Read More
Amortization Schedule; An amortization schedule is a table detailing each periodic payment on a loan...Read More
Annual Percentage Rate - APR; The Annual Percentage Rate, which must be reported by lenders...Read More
Biweekly Mortgage; a loan payment plan where borrowers make payments to principal & interest every 2 weeks...Read More
Bridge Loan; A bridge loan is a type of hard money loan wherein guidelines for approval...Read More
Cash Out Morgage; This phrase specifically refers to equity being liquidated from a property beyond...Read More
Conforming Mortgage; a loan that meets bank funding criteria. Because of its stake in the...Read More
Debt to Income Ratio; formula that lenders use to qualify borrowers using income and debt...Read More
Direct Lender; is a bank or lender that offers loans with out a brokers assistance...Read More
Discount Mortgage Broker; is a brokerage that is compensated by the lender rather than by the borrower...Read More
Discount Points; are used to 'buy a rate down' to a lower interest rate that would otherwise not be available...Read More
Good Faith Estimate;
quick explanations will help you understand many of these closing costs, and how you can save...Read More
Grace Period; This is a period of time wherein you are not assessed a penalty for the late payment...Read More
Impounds ; These are accounts which lenders set up to collect "up-front" money from you...Read More
Interest Only Morgage ; this is when the scheduled monthly payments have the option to pay only the due interest...Read More
Jumbo ; refers to a loan amount that is above the current Conforming Loan limits...Read More
This is your resource for all Los Angeles Mortgage loan services...serving the greater
Los Angeles area and beyond.
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