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Difficult-To-Prove Income? We Have the Answer.

Difficult To Prove Income We Have The Answer

Self-employed borrowers have always had a difficult time proving their credit worthiness; however, there is a solution.  Despite the roll-back on mortgage regulations, there is a product known as an “alternate documentation” loan, which has helped potential homeowners overcome this obstacle.

Let’s look at a variety of situations which might make income verification difficult: 

Today’s economy has forced many people to work more than one part-time or even full-time job.  Often, these jobs do not offer a steady flow of income and make their financial picture look a bit “fuzzy”.  Perhaps the additional job is consulting or driving for Lyft/Uber and the income is erratic. For these borrowers there are private lenders who are willing to support their real estate investments.

Rather than require documentation such as pay stubs, W-2 forms or 1099’s, these lenders will ask for bank statements covering a specific number of months.  Sun Pacific Mortgage, a long-time hard money company in California, offers several programs that require only 4-6 months of bank statements to qualify. This documentation along with the verifiable value of the property, are the main qualifications to acquire a home loan. 

With a Hard Money real estate loan from Sun Pacific Mortgage, even bad credit scores are not a stumbling block to home ownership.  If your ability to repay the loan can be verified and there is enough value in the property – or you have a decent down payment for a purchase – most borrowers will be able to obtain a mortgage from us.  

Give us a call at 707-523-2099 to quickly determine your eligibility. 

We have helped thousands of potential homeowners over the past 31 years when they had given up hope.  We look forward to helping you or someone you know, get a home loan or refinance today. 

Turned Down Elsewhere? We Can Help Get You Fast Loan Approval!

Loan Turned Down Elsewhere We Can Help

Despite being turned down by other Underwriters or Lenders, get fast approvals and funding of loans here!

Make us your first and favorite Hard Money Lender. We can help those turned down elsewhere and our specialty is speed.

Call us today at 707-523-2099 or email us back with any scenario.  We will you know quickly what we can do for you!

 

Recently Turned Down Loans Approved & Funded By Us

We Offer FAST Financing; We Finance Owner Occupied & Investment Properties. We Can Finance Despite Credit Issues, Property Condition & Difficult To Prove Income;

 

$480,000 – Owner Occupied Purchase Loan
Petaluma, Sonoma County
3 Days To Complete
Turned Down In Last Week of Escrow By Other Lender’s Underwriter

 

$330,000 – Owner Occupied Refinance
Northridge, Los Angeles County
16 Days To Complete
Self Employed, Difficult To Prove Income

 

$700,000 – Non-Owner Refinance For Business Purpose
Pacifica, San Mateo County
10 Days To Complete
Credit Issues So Was Unable To Get Loan Approval Elsewhere

 

$580,000 – Owner Occupied Bridge Loan
Cotati, Sonoma County
11 Days To Complete
Wanted A Fast Loan So Wouldn’t Lose Out On Another Purchase

Skillfully Funded Loan  of The Week!

Skillfully Funded Loan Of The Week!

Non-Owner Purchase – Daly City, California 

A Mortgage Broker contacted us about a Borrower who was having difficulty getting loan approval for an investment property purchase.  He had another property which had incurred some late-payment penalties and so his credit wasn’t good enough. 

This was not an issue for our Hard Money loan programs! Within just 8 days, we had the $660,000 loan approved and funded.  The Borrower was able to come in with 35% for the down payment and both he and his Mortgage Broker were very happy for our skillful financing!

If you or someone you know needs help from skillful lenders, call 707-523-2099 or email us back.  We are here to help!

Don’t Get Caught Up in the Drama du Jour – Real Estate Stability

Real Estate Stability

Lately, we have seen the financial media spouting fear, uncertainty, drama, and doubt.  Wall Street sends us on a roller coaster ride every day, while the Everyman continues to go to work, get the same paycheck, pay the bills and largely tries to ignore all the drama.  This explains why investing in Main Street has proven to be so attractive. 

While stock prices are on a dizzying ride, the real estate market offers some modicum of stability.  Real estate’s resilience isn’t invincible, just consider the pain of the 2008 market, but investors in real estate can usually react in time to avoid disaster.  These investors continue to collect their passive income and acquire equity, untouched by all the drama on Wall Street.

Watching macro-trends is still vitally important to any investor.  These provide clues about long-term patterns and warn of systemic breakdowns.  Staying abreast of market fluctuations makes for a successful investor.

The Wall Street roller-coaster ride may be exciting for the young and daring, but most folks want stability, ease, and the ability to keep ahead of real-world inflation.  This is the main reason income-producing real estate is so attractive right now. 

Renters, coming to the realization that they are paying someone else’s mortgage, not their own, are entering the home buying market in increasing numbers.  With prices stabilizing and inventory inching up, home buyers are beginning to look once again at becoming homeowners. In addition, some existing homeowners are taking the appreciation gained over the past several years and investing in a rental unit.  It behooves Realtors and Lenders to relay this to their potential clients. 

Don’t want to deal with the messy issues involved in being a landlord?  Perhaps, you might want to consider becoming a private investor in hard money loans.  In this scenario you achieve passive income on your investment but avoid the “landlord blues”.  Your money is much safer with real property and, if borrowers are vetted well, you can rest easy that your hard-earned money is safely preserved and producing more than the normal return interest for you.

Sun Pacific Mortgage is a family owned and operated hard money lending business.  We have been in business for 31 years and enjoy a sterling reputation with our investors and our borrowers.  

Brokers & Lenders, Realtors and potential Investors feel free to give us a call at 707-523-2099 to discus the various ways we can assist you in increasing your success rate or diversifying your portfolio. 

You can also find out more about what we offer and how you can work with us on our website at www.Sunpacificmortgage.com 

Thinking of Renovating? Buckle up!

Thinking Of Renovating Buckle Up Hard Money

Renovations have been known to lead to many unforeseen disasters, but it doesn’t need to be that way.  With the proper preparation and due diligence, pretty much anything can be avoided. We have all heard the horror stories of living a totally upended life during a renovation, and of timelines being ignored by professional contractors.  If you are contemplating a renovation, the suggestions listed below may save your “mental health” and your wallet:

Make Living Arrangements Well In Advance:  For larger renovations the ideal solution would be to check into an extended stay hotel or move in with family or friends for the duration.  If that is not feasible, or the reno is smaller, find a space out of the way of the construction to make your meals and/or “hide” for your sanity.  Take-out sources may become your new BFF during this time if you have a kitchen reno on your list.

Protect Yourself With A Detailed Contract:  If you go into renovation with a contractor without a specific and detailed contract, you risk finding the project stalled or worse.  This contract should include the address, a start date, a completion date, and details of what is and is not going to be done. As an additional incentive, you might add penalties for not meeting required deadlines.

Keep All Your Receipts:  Hold on to every receipt related to the reno in case you need to return the item.  These receipts will come in handy at tax time or at the time of resale.

Organize And Remove Items: Box and store items from the cabinets and closets.  Labeling will save you from hunting for things during the reno and help you to unpack later.

Save Décor Ideas In A File:  While some of your décor items may still be useable in the new space, you may want to freshen-up the visuals with a new look.  Gather any idea or picture that offers an inspiration for your “new look” and keep them in a file.

Protect Against Dust, Debris, and Damage:  Take down or cover any items you cannot move with a protective tarp or sheeting.  Do your own damage control, don’t depend on your contractor.

Following these few steps and advice hopefully saves you time and your sanity, during one of the most stressful experiences homeowners live through.

Hard Money – More Of The Short Story

Jpeg 2 What Is Hard Money…. Hard Money Loans Are Funded By Private Individuals. It Is Not Money From A Bank. The Loans Are Used To Handle A Problem In The Profile Of The Borrower. They Are Usually Short Term (1 To 5 Years) And Can Be Funded Quickly.  We Have Over 500 Individual Investors Who Invest Through Us.

WHAT IS HARD MONEY…. Hard money loans are funded by private individuals. It is not money from a bank. The loans are used to handle a problem in the profile of the Borrower. They are usually short term (1 to 5 years) and can be funded quickly.  We have over 500 individual Investors who invest through us.

There are just 2 main qualifications:

  1. Equity or decent down payment;
  2. Ability to repay the loan.

HARD MONEY LOAN PROGRAMS….

Here are our 4 most popular hard money loan programs – Purchases and Refinances:

  1. Non-Owner Occupied/Investment property
  2. Owner Occupied/Primary residence (short-term and long-term)
  3. Commercial
  4. Land

 

Why Hard Money – BRIDGE LOAN….   A borrower referred to us by a Mortgage Broker needed fast financing to buy a new family home.  He had a rental with good equity that he could use to borrower a large down payment. We did an $878,000 cash-out Hard Money loan on the rental and he quickly closed on the new family home.  He plans on refinancing to a Bank loan within 6 months. That family is very happy!

 Top Reasons For Hard Money This Summer

June Promo 1 2 Call Today 707-523-2099 And Let Us Help You Or A Client Take Advantage Of Our Top Reasons To Use Hard Money This Summer!

1. It’s Fast!
We have done many refinances and purchase loans in less than a week.

2. Only TWO main qualifications for a Hard Money Loan!
A. Equity or a decent down payment.
B. An ability to repay the loan (source of income).

3. Credit Score not generally a factor!
Do you or a client have FICO issues? We can still help.

4. Financing programs available for multiple types of scenarios!
We have loan programs for:  Non-Owner/Investment Properties, Owner Occupied/Principal Residence, Commercial and Condominiums.

5. We finance larger loans!
We can fund up to $1.5 Million for a refinance or purchase.

 

 

Call Today 707-523-2099 and let us help you or a client take advantage of our top reasons to use Hard Money this summer!

 

We are excited to announce our hot summer Hard Money loan programs!

We Are Excited To Announce Our Hot Summer Hard Money Loan Programs!

Program Attributes:

– Fast Funding – Many closed in less than 5 days

– Loans from $150,000 to $1.5 Million

– All property conditions accepted

– Difficult-to-prove income and FICO scores not an issue

– Can finance investment properties and primary residences

– We finance purchases and refinances

 

Make us your first and favorite Hard Money Lender.
We have serviced all of California since 1988!

 

Call us today at 707-523-2099 or email us back with any scenario.
We will let you know quickly how we can help!

 

Why Are Millennials Buying Now?

Why Are Millennials Buying Now

A recent study of Millennial buyers examined the reasons they are choosing to buy a home at this time.  Here are the results:

1. To Control their Living Space – 93%

Many a renter has dreamt of painting their space to reflect their personal style. Some Millennials yearn for a pet they are prohibited from owning because of rental agreements. They have gotten to the place where they don’t want to wait any longer for these dreams to be fulfilled.

2. To Have a Sense of Privacy – 90%

Security has new meaning for everyone these days, so it is no surprise that it ranked #2 in this poll.  We all want control over who enters our home, and how we can secure it.

3. To Live in a Nicer Home – 81%

Similarly to point #1, when you purchase your own home, you can renovate to suit your style, as well as accommodate for a growing family or a member who may need to move in.

4. To Feel Part of a Community – 75%

Because your home value is linked to the community and neighborhood in which you live, owning is a powerful motive to engage in civic activity.

5. To Have Flexibility in Future Decisions – 53%

Rather than see their rent money increase the financial well-being of their landlord, Millennials are seeing their housing investment as a savings account that may be available in the future to support themselves.

The recent article in Keeping Current Matters  sums up the findings by stating:  “The majority of millennials said they consider owning a home more sensible than renting for both financial and lifestyle reasons – including control of living space, flexibility in future decisions, privacy and security , and living in a nice home.”

It’s definitely a good time for millennials to get pre-qualified to buy a home. Locate your local, licensed and experienced Lender to assist you with this. Get out there any buy this summer!

As always, if you’re self-employed, turned down by the banks, or in need of special financing. Contact Sun Pacific Mortgage & Real Estate for a free consultation at (707) 523-2099.

When Is the Best Time to Sell Your Home?

When Is The Best Time To Sell Your Home

The Spring real estate market may have gotten off to slow this year because winter refused to release its grip on Mother Earth.  However, you can be sure that with more sunny days, the market is returning with a vengeance!

April and May have historically proven to be the top months to sell a home.  In fact, the second quarter of the year (April, May, June), is affectionately referred to in the real estate biz as “The Spring Buyers Season”.  

If you’re thinking of selling your home this year, the time to list is NOW!  The National Association of Realtors recently published a report which stated that 41% of homes sold last month were on the market for less than 30 days.  This type of market sets up the seller for that much needed exposure.

As home values have continued to appreciate, more homeowners are feeling the freedom to move.  Housing inventory is still less than the 6-month supply needed for a normal real estate market.  This situation means there are not enough homes on the market to satisfy the number of potential buyers.  

In the past, homeowners have stayed in their homes an average of six years, but since 2011 that number has increased to an average of nine or ten years.  Many homeowners have a pent-up desire to move and finally feel the time is right.

If you are looking to enter or to move up in the market, but do not have the qualifications necessary to secure a conventional loan, a hard money loan might be your answer – as the alternative financing solution you were looking for!

Sun Pacific Mortgage is here to help with that.  Give us a call at 707-523-2099 and see how we help you move up or into the world of home ownership.

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