Brad Troendle's (btroendle) Blog

Happy Sunday ARC! I just realized our rates on loans $417,001 to $625,500 (super conforming - high balance areas) combined with my purchase special can offer your clients a huge credit towards their closing costs.   Loans above $417,000 and below$625,500 3.75% 30 Year Fixed with lender credit of ...

 Turquoise Place Condos Turquoise Place Condos is a large, upscale condo developement located near the resort towns of Orange Beach and Gulf Shores in beautiful coastal Alabama.  Turquoise Place Condos sits on prime beach front real estate on the highly sought-after Perdido Beach peninsula.  Tur...

Hey there...I was perusing the rates for Washington DC and other areas allowing Conforming loans to $625,500, and realized our rates are much better above $417,000 than below.  Weird! ;0)  I guess the bank wants larger loans.  So I thought I would share with the AR community if you have any real ...

The 80 10 10 Mortgage The 80 10 10 Mortgage is the best mortgage in the industry for buyers who can put 10% down, since this product has the least expensive total mortgage payment given the lack of mortgage insurance.  Most banks that do not offer the 80 10 10 Mortgage charge the customer several...

Home Affordable Refinance Program Now To 125% LTV. If you have a consistent history of paying your existing mortgage on time, but have had challenges refinancing due to market conditions, then you may be able to take advantage of a lower mortgage rate or payment through this program. Am I eligib...

Excellent article by Money Magazines senior writer, Donna Rosato!  Check it out.   Materials costs are plunging, and contractors are begging for work. Suddenly that long-postponed remodel is looking like a smart idea. By Donna Rosato, Money Magazine senior writer Last Updated: December 8, 2008: 3...

Home remodeling projects come in all shapes and sizes:  from updating a kitchen to give it a fresh look to an extensive gut and rebuild of an entire house.      The nationwide housing boom of the past few years has extended beyond the initial purchase of a house.  People are putting money into th...

Ten Facts about the First-Time Homebuyer Credit  Many taxpayers who purchase a home this year will qualify for an $8,000 federal tax credit. The refundable first-time homebuyer credit is a major tax provision in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. But time is running out to qualif...

 Are you having trouble selling your REO's that need repairs?   Are property appraisals making financing difficult? Are the cash offers too low for the asset manager to accept?   Partner with a local expert: Partnering with a local expert is key in renovation finance. You really need your partner...