The Friendly Neighborhood Mortgage Guy's Blog

If you would like to be part of a network at a more formal level, we have formed an EXCLUSIVE LEADS REFERRAL group within the non-profit organization called LiveWire. Call or email me, or even visit the web site: LiveWire. I have formed the 2nd chapter of this fine organization. We have secured p...

  Sean Wheelan Personal Mortgage Consultant The Mortgage Group, Ltd 401-965-9384 Cell SWheelan@TMGLtd.biz Email www.TheFriendlyNeighborhoodMortgageGuy.com Web Site   We have been in a doom and gloom housing market for the last 6 months to a year. Largely due to the part of the media and uneducate...

Every Friday morning a diverse group of professionals meets for breakfast at the Residence Inn on Kilvert St in Warwick. The group is open to all comers. There have been hundreds of individuals that have visited the group over the years. Some come every week, some once or twice each month and som...

And a networking opportunity if you read all the way to the bottom of the page... My friend Jim Ganung sends out a story every week (usually containing a small life lesson) and I'm reposting it here today. He's a very successful and tenured consultant who has created a casual networking breakfast...

As a Mortgage Professional for 9 years, my career has taken me down many paths, and given me the opportunity to help Hundreds individuals and families buy or refinance their homes. I've also met many fine folks and service professionals that help me deliver a complete package to my clients. Becau...

  I just experienced a very cool “first” I recently had a not-so-easy purchase for First Time Home Buyers. All the bells and whistles; little to no down payment, tough to verify income, in need of down payment assistance, closing after Sept 30th 2008 and less than perfect credit. But most importa...

Tough times great people! "Challenging ", it is a word we continue to hear when people attempt to describe the market we are currently in. It's a word that I think is very appropriate as I tackle each day laid out in front of me on my path to success in the mortgage business. I am proud to say th...

For Immediate Release: September 16, 2008 H.R. 6694 is approved by key Congressional Committee Bipartisan legislation would reauthorize downpayment assistance   GAITHERSBURG, MD – Ann Ashburn, President of AmeriDream, issued the following statement today after the House Financial Services Commit...

Hello all! How about this for some good news? The below underwriting change was just passed along to me from my Underwriter:   Fannie Mae has implemented a new National Down Payment Policy which will replace their current Declining Markets Policy. As a result, the following eligibility guidelines...

A great referral partner needs to be appreciated. So thanks to Debbie Blanchet for allowing me to build a relationship with her. Debbie's commitment and professionalism are second to none. She has proven to be one of the premier Agents and Negotiators in the state while developing a niche in shor...