Why Bernanke’s Words Worry the Market
The Federal Reserve Chairman, Ben Bernanke, has been relatively tight lipped since speaking in June following the Fed’s policy meeting.… Continue reading
What Rising Mortgage Rates Mean for You
Over the past couple of weeks, a lot of news has focused on the increase in mortgage rates and rate… Continue reading
The Federal Housing Administration in the Flesh
The FHA has helped insure 34 million mortgage properties throughout the U.S. This makes them the largest insurer of mortgages in the world. With the Senate Banking Committee having a recent on the Independent Foreclosure Review, we take a look at the success rate of mortgages lent by the FHA Continue reading
Continued Chaos from the CFPB
The CFPB has recently made amendments to their Truth in Lending and Dodd-Frank Act. Yet their new solutions are still not the most efficient way in determining rural properties and helping these markets recieve balloon payment loans. Continue reading
Celebrate the Recovery!!
The housing market is on the road to recovery and we would like to celebrate. We will be giving away a package deal of a voyage for two through the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary aboard the 70 foot Chardonnay II sailing yacht. Continue reading
The CFPB and their “Progress” on Financial Education
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has recently released findings of their progressive research on Financial Education. However given their findings, it poses the question that they may not be being as productive as they can with such a high budget. Continue reading
California Resource Directory Launches New Down Payment Tool
A new tool is being utilized by the California Resource Directory which enables prospective home owners to find resources to help with their down payment. Continue reading
March Madness in the Housing Market
The housing market has slowly been on the rise since its crash in 2009. With the most recent sequester being enacted by the government an adverse affect on the housing market could result. Continue reading
Sterling Pacific Financial Managing Director to speak at AAPL Webinar
Joshua Fischer, Managing Director of Sterling Pacific Financial will be leading a webinar for the American Association of Private Lenders… Continue reading
The Justice Department is going after McGraw-Hill, S&P for ‘Egregious’ Conduct
The U.S. is seeking as much as $5 billion in penalties from McGraw-Hill Cos. and its Standard & Poor’s unit… Continue reading