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is encrypted so your personal information cannot be accessed or viewed by anyone without the proper privileges. We
maintain the highest level of security and data encryption available throughout your loan process.
What is a good faith estimate?
Required by federal law, the Good Faith Estimate GFE is a written list of the estimated closing costs associated with
your mortgage transaction, including the lenders charges along with the local closing agents charges and fees. It
also includes estimated amounts for real estate property taxes and homeowners insurance.
What is the Lock Policy?
The interest rate market is dynamic and subject to movements without advance notice. To protect you from interest rate
fluctuations, zionmortgages.com allows you to lock in the interest rate and corresponding points quoted to you when you
apply for a loan with us. This locked-in rate is good for a certain period of time, regardless of whether rates go up or
down. Please note that zionmortgages.com is not responsible for any rates that may change prior to when you lock in your
rate. This policy is subject to change without advance notice by us.
What is an assumption?
An assumption is the process of a borrower transferring their property ownership to someone else. There are two different
types of assumptions, simple and qualifying. The transaction you are trying to accomplish determines which type of
assumption is applicable to your loan. Also, your Deed of Trust may prohibit a qualifying assumption.
A simple assumption is a transfer of mortgaged property from one or more persons to another. It is called "simple"
because this type of an assumption requires the signing of only a few documents to transfer "ownership" of the property
to someone else. An example of a simple assumption is the death or divorce of a co-borrower where the borrower wants
the co-borrowers name removed from the loan. In the case of a simple assumption, the "liability" of the mortgage
debt is not transferred. The remaining borrower is still responsible for repaying the balance of the loan.
A qualifying assumption involves the sale of the property and requires the buyer to qualify for the mortgage, just like
if they were applying for a new loan. A qualifying assumption transfers ownership and the "liability" for the repayment
of the loan to the buyer of the property. Most loans today, if assumable, are qualifying assumptions.
Steps to Getting a California Mortgage?
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Mortgage Qualification Guidlines
The significance of having a clean or the slightest a perfect record cannot be over overemphasized when it comes to getting a mortgage loan. However, if you have had some small imperfections in your record, lenders provide considerations such as specified above. Knowing these, you can pretty much estimate if you would be able to qualify for a mortgage loan or not.
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Mortgage Loans for People with Bad Credit
Though a bankruptcy is certainly a blemish on a credit report, it does not necessarily disqualify a borrower. Recognising that sometimes bad things happen to good people, some select loan officers are becoming more willing to take a calculated risk.
Some lenders use a securing system to determine whether potential buyers are a worthwhile risk. Unfortunately, bankruptcy gives a low rating. However, select lenders are beginning to look beyond the rating and look at the individuals in need.
Because of new options, bankruptcy no longer needs to stand in the way of getting a home loan. With the help of more creative lenders, those who have experienced financial difficulty will have an easier time getting a mortgage.
