What Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and FHA Require from Commission-Based Borrowers Commission income can be a powerful asset when qualifying for a mortgage. However, unlike salaried income, commission-based earnings have unique guidelines for qualification and documentation, particularly from major mortgage…
Hidden Fees, Higher Rates: The Real Cost of Mortgage Industry Turnover The mortgage industry is known for its high turnover rate among loan officers. Many loan officers hop between companies, chasing higher commissions, bonuses, or other perks. While this may…
Flexible Commercial Loans for Today’s Investors – We’ve Got You Covered At Innovative Mortgage Brokers, we’re thrilled to share some exciting news—our commercial loan offerings are now available nationwide (except California)! After months of building strong relationships with top-tier commercial…
Who’s Buying Homes in 2024? A Look at Demographics and Trends The 2024 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) sheds light on significant shifts within the real estate landscape. With data spanning July…
No SSN? No Problem! How to Buy a House in the U.S. Without a Social Security Number Navigating the mortgage landscape as an ITIN holder can be challenging, especially when typical paths to homeownership often require a Social Security Number…
Navigating Fannie, Freddie, and FHA Guidelines For some individuals, capital gains income can be a crucial component in demonstrating financial stability during mortgage applications. If you are a real estate investor or earn income through asset sales, you may be…
From Start to Close: How We Reduce Mortgage Application Failures Getting a mortgage is a big step, but it can also be a confusing and frustrating process. A recent report by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) revealed that around…
How Freddie Mac is Making Homebuying Easier for 2025 Freddie Mac's recent expansion of programs geared toward first-time homebuyers marks a significant shift in mortgage accessibility. They’ve made enhancements to several of their offerings, aiming to bridge financial gaps and…
Fannie Mae Unlocks 90% LTV Appraisal Waivers—Is Your Home Eligible? Fannie Mae today announced significant updates to its appraisal policies, aiming to make home valuation more efficient and cost-effective for borrowers. These changes, set to roll out in early 2025,…
A Comprehensive Look at Loan Options and Strategies for Self-Employed Borrowers As a self-employed borrower, you may have encountered additional hurdles when trying to secure a mortgage for buying a home, upgrading your existing property, or refinancing. Mortgage lending is…
