Mark Livingstone, President and Owner of Cornerstone First Financial on The Don Kroah Show on WAVA 105.1 FM / AM 780 on September 9, 2014 discussing the state of the mortgage market, new home loan programs and the house and real estate landscape. Cornerstone First Financial serves Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia. We…
The government shutdown may force the housing market to a near-standstill, simply because of a clog in the paperwork. Although initially it seemed the housing market would be largely unaffected by the government shutdown, lenders are hitting a roadblock that could cause major headaches in the mortgage market. The IRS is closed, and that means…
Here are five ways that mortgage experts say the market is becoming more flexible: 1. Some lenders are easing payment and credit score requirements. Having a modest down payment or a lower than stellar credit score won’t necessarily keep you from buying a home. 2. Piggyback loans are popping up. The term describes two mortgages…
Mark Livingstone, President and Owner of Cornerstone First Financial, makes an appearance on the John Fredericks Show to discuss the state of the mortgage market and take listener calls.