Riverview (Tampa, FL)
By Jim Poole, Zero Down, USDA Purchase Loans, FHA 203(K) Rehab & VA Streamline Loans
Credit Repair Techniques - Part 2 of 3 Now that you have ordered your credit reports and mailed in your dispute forms lets go on to the next step in the repair process. First of all DO NOT APPLY FOR ANY MORE LOANS during the repair process. This will only result in additional inquires that will result in lowering your credit scores even further. Secondly DO NOT PAY OFF YOUR COLLECTIONS I have seen where this has actually resulted in Lowering a persons credit scores.  Finally it is best to have no more than 3 or 4 open credit cards at any given time. This includes Master Card, Visa, Discover Card, American Express, Shopping Store Cards and Gas Station Cards. Pick out the 3 or 4 you plan to keep and close the rest. The credit cards you want to keep open are the ones with the highest credi...
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By Jim Poole, Zero Down, USDA Purchase Loans, FHA 203(K) Rehab & VA Streamline Loans
Government Home Loans FHA/VA/USDA in Riverview Florida are still being used in most purchase transactions. I specialize in FHA, USDA, VA Loan products. When it comes to less out of pocket expense at a rate that is competitive with other lenders such as the conventional types more people are choosing to go with the Govies; which are aka FHA, VA and USDA Loans.  However lenders are not always willing to adopt into practice the new programs being passed down byHUD. Lets just say it would appear that this particular program isn't being accepted with open arm's on main street so far. HUD recently launched a program aimed at helping people who are current on their mortgage loans; refinance to the lower prevailing rates being offered through FHA and VA Approved Lenders even if they are under ...
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By Jim Poole, Zero Down, USDA Purchase Loans, FHA 203(K) Rehab & VA Streamline Loans
HUDS  Good Neighbor Next Door Sales Program HUD'S Good Neighbor Next Door Program  is simply amazing. If I were a Police Officer, School Teacher, Fire Fighter or EMT; I would be asking where do I sign up? Real Estate Professionals that are privy to this program can have a good edge selling these properties when they come available in there prospective communities.  Use the follow site to find the eligible HUD listings in your area. I am told that eligible listings are scarce and go quick; so keep this link handy to refer back to from time to time for up-dated listings. http://hudhomestore.com/HudHome/Index.aspx Here's the scoop; individuals in the above professions can buy HUD homes for 50% of the listed or appraised value whichever is less. If you are eligible and you are eligible if y...
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By Jim Poole, Zero Down, USDA Purchase Loans, FHA 203(K) Rehab & VA Streamline Loans
  Hillsborough County Florida Home Buyer Assistance Program Process and Time Line 1.  County sponsored home buyer education class is required. 2.  Home buyer signs contract for home and is approved by lender. 3.  Lender sends Reservation Form with contact to county. 4.  With-in 5 days, home is inspected by county staff. 5.  If necessary, lead based paint assessment is completed. 6.  Lender sends loan package to county. IF NO REPAIRS ARE NECESSARY...... 7.  County approves application package. 8.  County contracted appraiser completes appraisal. 9.  Home buyer meets with home buyer counselor. 10. Mortgage package e-mailed to title company. 11. Home buyer assistance check is released by county after HUD 1 is approved. 12. Closing occurs at the offices of the title company. FOR MORE INFORM...
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By Pam Joffe
(Solaris Realty)
Riverview is in South Hillsborough County. The Alafia River meanders through the town. Riverview has had a lot of growth in the last few years both in the commercial area and residental area. There are a lot of planned communities and rural areas. Some of the planned communities are Rivercrest, South Fork, Summerfield, Panther Trace, South Pointe and more. Riverview is located just south of Brandon. It is located off of I-75 and Highway 301. To look for homes for sale or rent on MLX in this subdivision and others in Tampa Bay and Pinellas area go to my website by clicking on  Tampa Homes. The contents of this posting are the property of Pam Joffe and  Solaris Realty of TampaBay. Pam Joffe is a broker working in the Pinellas and Hillsborough area helping buyers and sellers buy and sell h...
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