Fall Has Arrived! Prep Your Home Now for Colder Temps
It’s the most wonderful time of the year…. for lovers of the season of fall! Tis the season for vibrant reds, golden yellows, vivid oranges, pumpkins, and refreshingly cool temps. It also means winter isn’t far away. Following are some small projects that can be completed during the mild temperatures that could save money and trouble during the winter months: Don’t ignore rust spots If iron doors, railings, or fences show signs of rust, correct the problems as soon as you can; otherwise, things will likely worsen over the winter. Click here for instructions on how to repair rust spots. Prep Your Landscape Now for Spring Grass roots keep growing until the ground gets down to around 40 degrees; so this is a good time to feed them. Apply a...
Read More203K Streamline – What Improvements Are Eligible With The 203K Streamline Loan?
In today’s real estate market and economy more people are looking for ways to improve their home. Also people are buying bank foreclosures and fixing them up. But the problem many people are running into is the difficulty of getting a construction or rehab loan. That is where the 203K Streamline Loan steps in. The official name of this program is the FHA Streamlined 203(k) Limited Repair Program. The 203K Streamline Program will allow a homebuyer or homeowner to purchase a home or refinance a mortgage plus include in the loan the costs of repairs and improvements in the loan. The 203K Streamlined loan is not a government loan, it is provided though FHA Approved Lenders throughout the country. Because the 203K Streamline Loan is insured by FHA, the FHA...
Read MoreWhen is it Cold Enough Pipes to Freeze?
We have reached pipe freezing temperatures several times this winter. We will reach those temperatures again in the coming days.Yes, it definitely gets cold enough for pipes to freeze in Indiana! Since plumbing pipes typically run inside the building envelope in colder climates, it usually takes colder outdoor temperatures to freeze. In more moderate regions, the “temperature alert threshold” is 20 degrees Fahrenheit, in contrast to about zero degrees Fahrenheit in the cooler regions. Temperature isn’t the only factor, however. Wind chill – the perceived temperature that results from the combination of temperature and moving air or wind speed – can accelerate freezing water or penetrate deeper into the home than air that is frigid but still. The pipe location...
Read MoreACT NOW If You Are Considering An FHA Mortgage!
Change is a comin’! In a recent release from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the subject line sums it up: “Revision of FHA policies concerning cancellation of the annual Mortgage Insurance Premium (MIP) and increase to the annual MIP”. The intention of these changes is to continue to strengthen the Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund. To sum it up, there are 2 parts to the change that will affect consumers. Part 1: FHA Mortgage Insurance Premium Changes The FHA is an insurer of mortgage loans and, by law, it is required to maintain a 2% reserve in its Mutual Mortgage Insurance (MMI) fund. Currently, because of bad loans made last decade, the FHA’s reserves are -1.44 percent. In an effort to rebuild the MMI, therefore, the...
Read MoreYou Are Cordially Invited To Our Open House During First Friday in Downtown Kokomo!
You Are Invited! Come visit us at 202 North Main Street during our open house from 6 – 9 pm on Friday, April 5th. Join us and see the progress in our newly renovated location in a historical, downtown building. We will be serving hors d’oeuvres and drinks. While you’re here, experience the first official “FIRST FRIDAY” in the downtown district of Kokomo! Downtown will come alive after normal business hours until 9pm. Many businesses will offer entertainment, giveaways, food and feature artists. This is a great opportunity to discover the hidden gem of Kokomo, the Downtown District. We have truly been overwhelmed by the support of our community and clients when we announced we would be opening LeaderOne, Kokomo. We love Kokomo. It’s home! We are so...
Read MoreWe’ve Got A New Address… How About A New Phone Number!?
We’ve Got A New Address… How About A New Phone Number!? Well, we tried to hide… but you found us! As previously announced; we’ve migrated to our new downtown Kokomo hideaway at 202 North Main. We are currently in the process of renovating and can’t wait for the big reveal of our beautiful, downtown office! We thought “Since we are at a brand new location, with a brand new name…why not get a brand new phone number!?” So be sure to update your contact information for The 2 Mortgage Guys, Steve DeLon and Ryan Minick to our NEW number: 765-450-8933 New location, new name, new number, SAME 2 MORTGAGE GUYS! Again, our new phone number is 765-450-8933. We look forward to hearing from...
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