I am one of the 1,900 Loan Originators that have renewed their license for 2008. If you haven't, then renew your Loan Originator license soon at http://dfi.wa.gov/cs/loan_originator_renewal.htm. Remember that all Loan Originator Licenses expire on 12/31/2007 and you cannot conduct business with
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12/26/2007
Fannie Mae has announced that in 2008 they will be implementing price overlays for all loan products with FICO's under 680 and LTVs > 70%, as well as loans with subordinate financing and 2 unit properties. These changes could literally pop up on the rate matrix anytime between now and then with n
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12/12/2007
Monday, Business Week wrote an article on Educating Clients & the Mortgage Bailout. This may or may not affect them and now is a great time to refinance! What the Mortgage Bailout Means for You. (For the consumer)On Dec. 6, Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson, with the support of President George
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12/12/2007
Due to the recent storms and subsequent flooding, a Disaster Waring policy was put into place affecting the following counties in Washington state: King Thurston Whatcom Lewis Mason Grays Habor KitsapIt also includes the following counties in Oregon:Tillamook ColumbiaAny appraisal completed prior
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12/12/2007
For years I've been listening while sitting on the back burner, not really seeing the importance of Global Warming and my contribution. I personally decided earlier this year to "Go Green". Recently, I was happy to see Al Gore awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to communicate this me
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11/29/2007
Bush Administration Announces FHASecure Initiative to Assist Homeowners On Friday, August 31, 2007, President George W. Bush announced a new Federal Housing Administration ("FHA") initiative - FHASecure - that will assist nearly one-quarter of a million homeowners refinance and keep their homes.
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09/07/2007
On August 9, 2007 the Muscular Dystrophy Association held their biggest Lockup for the year raising over $140,000. The traditional theme is to arrest the participant and bring them in to jail for Lockup until they raise their goal. No, you don't really go to jail. Nor are you forced to stay.
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09/04/2007
Last month I partnered with Jonerik Johnson, to facilitate a Food Drive for Hopelink. Jonerik is a Realtor and takes an active role in the PTA in our community. He was aware that many school children receive free breakfast and lunch during the school year, but then go hungry in the summer witho
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09/04/2007
I recently found Biznik through an Event advertised in the Seattle Times. Each week I receive an email including Events for business networking. I was immediately impressed with the ability to actually get out and meet people in a social setting, and offer free classes. Even more, it is availa
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07/31/2007
We see a ton of great ideas we're sharing with people. There must be some bad experiences we could share to help others learn from our mistakes. Most important is hearing how the situation was turned around, or you learned what to do right next time. Please visit this group What NOT to do in
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07/31/2007