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The products and services offered are designed to meet the needs of todays' consumer in a time marked with Historic "changes". We combine both Conventional and FHA financing as our top products offered. Despite the condition of the economy on a whole, rates are still historically, low and those who are primed with strong credit scores and the other qualifications are taking advantage of refinancing options offered by both, Conventional and FHA lenders. Even for those looking to buy, the combination of low home sale prices and low interest rates make buying very attractive. But in todays market, what good are the products without quality services that assist those in getting qualified for those products?

Services we provide are answers to the problems that are plaguing most consumers today. Mortgage Modifications (same as mortgage rate reductions) are growing in requests as more people become aware and educated to them. It is an option that most mortgage companies can't afford to turn down. They'd rather get paid than to foreclose and create other expenses. By providing modifications, homeowners are able to cut their mortgage expense leaving a peace of mind as well as saving money. This way, the mortgage company still gets paid and homeowners' stability is restored along with some financial breathing room.

On the heels of Mortgage Modification, we offer Debt Settlement/ Management which is elementary if financial hardship has stricken. The modification takes care of step one in restoring some financial order but what about those other expenses such as credit cards and other revolving debts? By settling debt balances by 50% or lower, savings are maximized on a monthly basis. Meaning, the combination of your modification savings and now, your debt settlement savings, you are positioned to dictate your monthly cash flow more confidently.

Then concentrate on restoring your credit so that you are well adjusted to the present and coming market changes. Astute will put you in touch with credit experts that will cater a plan, according to your credit severity, that will place you in a higher credit grade as well as educate you on how to sustain your new credit status. These services will place our clients in a position that will undoubtedly, maximize your financing benefits as well as raise your awareness on how to apply personal strategies for future plans. Our commitment of dedication to serve and educate is well aligned with these service, as you will be fully educated and professionally catered to, as you should be. We hope you will review and mention our services to those who may be facing a situation and is need of assistance.

On a more conforming note, interest rates are at all time lows and for the borrowers that is are need of a mortgage, the timing couldn't be more lucratrative. With the surplus of 'Homes For Sale' on the market along with the reduced asking price, a buyer's market is an understatement. Take advantage of our Conforming, FHA and Expanded Approval products to get you the financing you are looking for. These products are designed to fit your individual needs and goals whether you are looking to purchase or refinance.

Our product line includes commercial financing also. So, if you are an entrepreneur looking to expand into your own office space or building, our low rates apply to you as well! Commercial products are idea for business owners who may want to pull out cash without touching their primary residence's equity and rate. With the commercial financing, you enjoy allowing your business itself to create the equity you need. This gives you more flexibility in adjusting to our changing times, as all businesses have needed to. Flexible and common sense underwriting  are applied to these loan requests. Products compliment investment property financing, as well. In effort to create additional investments and capital, many homeowners hold investment residences and enjoy the benefit of residual income in an economy that has yet to begin recovery.

 

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FHA
Conforming Fixed
Flex 97
20 Year Fixed Program
10 Year Fixed Program
Loan Modifications Referral Services
Debt Settlement Referral Services
House America
Short term fixed ARMs (rate is fixed for set amount of year)
Conforming ARMS: 5/1, 7/1 and 10/1
Mixed Use/Commercial - Stated Income- Stated Asset
Chapter 13 BK buyout

Rates last updated on Thursday, January 15, 2009

FHA

FHA is considered  the "savior" of the mortgage industry at the moment and maybe for a long time to come. With flexible guidelines that will allow a minmum of 3.5% down payment with a maximum of 6% seller's assist towards settlement costs, this program is avaialble for anyone with

  • a minimum score of 580 (sometimes a 560 on a case by case scenario)
  • a minimum of 3.5% towards transaction (it can be gifted or a grant)
  • no bankruptcies in past 24 months
  • no liens or judgements that may effect title

*580 credit score can borrow up to 95% of the value of their home!

*News for 2009: UPFRONT now Mortgage Insurance charged for loans over 80% of mmarkey value

Term: 30 years   Maximum Amount: $625,500
RatesPointsAPR
6.5%0%7.262%
6.875%0%7.643%
 

This product is also available for refinance transactions also.All homeowners are eligible for FHA refinancing. Inquire about FHA's Good Neighbor Program to see if you qualify.

For buyers, only one FHA loan is allowed at a time. If you have a FHA loan on a home that you are selling, you must first sell that home prior to getting FHA financing. However, you are able to utilize FHA for the purchase of your new home if the other is satisfied. Inquire about FHA Secure Program.


Conforming Fixed

Traditional conforming loan product which requires a minimum credit score of 620. The rate is a based of the Prime interest rate and may fluctuate daily. Conforming products include, 30, 20, 15 and 20 year fixed periods.

RatesPointsAPR
5.75%0.625%6.666%
6%0%6.857%
 
  • Up to 97% financing on Owner Occupied and Second homes( Purchase and Rate and Term Refinances).
  • Up to 90% financing for Investment homes (Purchase and Rate and Term Refinance).
  • Acceptable documentation includes Full and Alternate (W-2 or Bank Statements)
  • For maximum financing of 97%, credit score requirement of 680

Flex 97
This program is ideal for first-time homebuyers and move-up borrowers who lack the funds for a down payment and closing costs but have good credit. Borrowers may qualify for a Flex loan with as little as 0% to 3% down payment plus, the closing costs and/or down payment can be a grant, an "affordable second" or "unsecured loan". Also, there are no median income restrictions and no homebuyer education requirements

Term: 30 years   Maximum Amount: $417,000
RatesPointsAPR
6.625%0%6.923%
 
  • 30 and 15 year products with No Prepayment Penalty!
  • Purchase to 97% (O/O, SFR)
  • Borrower only needs to show a minimum of 3% of their own funds
  •  Not Available for refinance transactions

20 Year Fixed Program

This program is great for the strategizer who does not want to pay thirty years of interest! The payments are amortorized over a 20 year fixed period instead of the typical 30 year fixed. Thus, the mortgage payments are higher but the borrower can pay down the principle faster as well as cut 10 years off of the interest expected to be paid. Whether for refinancing or purchasing, this program can save borrowers lots of money if applied with strategy.

Term: 20 years   Maximum Amount: $417,000
RatesPointsAPR
6.375%0%7.241%
 
  • reduces the interest paid on your mortgage
  • if a homeowner with equity, it will keep your payments lower or the same!
  • if a homeowner looking to refinance, it will reduce your years left to pay!
  • allows you to save on interest paid

10 Year Fixed Program

Like the 20 year fixed, this product will allow the homeowner the luxury of paying off the mortgage within a fixed period of 10 years. The payment will be amortorized on a 120 month schedule. As long as the payment is agreeable with the homeowner, this should benefit the borrower with a free and clear home within 10 years!

Term: 10 years   Maximum Amount: $417,000
RatesPointsAPR
6%0%7.391%
 
  • payments is amortorized on a 10 years schedule
  • you own your house faster, free and clear!
  • saves on total interest paid to the mortgage lender
  • if used strategically as a homeowner, it can make refinancing well worth it!

Loan Modifications Referral Services

We have are pleased to announce the partnership we have with New  Life Lending and the ability to assist homeowners with an option that will save their home as well create for you, a monthly disposable income. Our attornies will negotiate a reduction to your principle balance and current interest rate with your current lender. If you have an arrearage balance, they will work out a payment plan based on your affordability, so you'll be able to pay down that balance all the while saving your home from foreclosure. So whether you forsee mortgage payment problems or are currently intertwined in a mortgage crisis, this option is a step in the right direction for resolving your financial dilema. Just call with a list of your expenses and mortgage payment break down and we'll get you started.

 

Modified rates start at 5% and as low as 3%. We also offer Interest Only payments! You will need your mortgage statement and a listing of your actual, total monthly expenses and I will put together an expense report for the attornies to review and approve.


Debt Settlement Referral Services

As an ongoing effort to serve the underserved of todays market, we are pleased to announce the implementation of our Debt Settlement Services with New Life Lending. We will have have attornies negotiate and gaurantee your outstanding debt for settlement for $.50 on the $1. This will allow you to allocate much needed disposable income to other personal financial allocations that may assist you during the turn of our current economic conditions. A great alternative to filing with a Consumer Credit Counseling company or filing for Bankruptcy.

 

Debt Settlement is an attorney backed negotiation on behalf of a client whereby the client's creditor's agree to settle outstanding debts for a dollar amount  that is lower than the actual amounts owed.

Client must meet, Minimum Acceptance Standards and must be able to afford the program.

There are 18, 24, 30, 36, 42 or 48 month programs available to accomdate payment  affordability.


House America
The House America is a program designed to assist those in the professions of Healthcare, Public Safety and Education with flexible financing. Income must meet Low -to Moderate guidelines and must be documented. Great for those looking to purchase or refinance rate and term!



Term: 30 years   Maximum Amount: $417,000
RatesPointsAPR
6.625%0%7.681%
 
  • Purchase and rate/term refinance transactions.
  • Minimum FICO score of 620.
  • Maximum seller's concession of 6%.
  • Full and alternate documentation accepted for income qualifications.
  • will allow a non occupant co borrower's income for qualifying ratios. (co borrower does not have to live in the residence)!
  •  Up to 97% financing for scores 680 and above!

Short term fixed ARMs (rate is fixed for set amount of year)

Short term ARMs (adjustable rate mortgages) are loan programs where the interest rate is fixed for a set number of years. This gives the homeowner time, depending on their personal goals and the market, to either refinance the mortgage to a fixed rate or allow the rate to adjust. These loans are idea if there are set plans to be executed within that set, fixed time period. Let's say, you have a job that will have you relocating inside of 5 years, then a 5/1 product maybe ideal if the rate is lower than a regular 30 year fixed. The advantage of saving money since you will not be there long term, is a 'no-brainer'. You knew going into the mortgae that there would be something occuring within 5 years, so why not cater your monthly payments to a comfortable and affordable expense, during the interim time? There are alot of advantages to considering these loan programs as they vary from 3/1 , 5/1, 7/1 and 10/1 financing term options. These rates are usually lower than the 30 year fixed rates.

Term: 30 years   Maximum Amount: $417,000
RatesPointsAPR
3.25%0%7.855%
 

 

  • Good product for the homeowner who plans to only occupy the house for a set period.
  • Self employed borrowers or Seasonal workers whose income may fluctuate some months will have an option of how they pay their mortgage each month.
  • The Pay Option will allow the homeowner to maintain.

Single income households who may be able to utulize the flexibility of the choice of payment each month.

*borrowers should be thoroughly educated on the use of the product*

 


Conforming ARMS: 5/1, 7/1 and 10/1
Perfect short term mortgage product for the borrower who may not plan to make their purchase long term. By having a fixed, lower rate for a specified term this product allows for lower monthly payments with the intentions on changing living situations which is intended to allow the homeowner to allocate their funds to other things.  The rate is usually lower therefor providing a lower payment.

Term: 30 years   Maximum Amount: $417,000
 
  • Utilize these  loan options strategically to plan for your long or short term goals.
  • Save money while you're there!
  • Great choice when the fixed rates are rising. These rate tend to be lower!
  • You can have your rate fixed for the number of years you plan to be in the residence

Mixed Use/Commercial - Stated Income- Stated Asset
For the business owner looking to expand their business by purchasing space for their business. Or even for the business owner who is looking to refinance to get cash out to make improvements to their existing business or just to lower their current payment. Financing includes Bed and Breakfasts, Self Storage, Funeral Homes, Rooming Homes, Marinas w/ocean access, Day Care, Hotel/Motel, Campground, Bar/Restaurant, Car Wash, Marinas w/lake access and Mobile Home Parks!


Term: 15 years   Maximum Amount: $801,950
 
  • E-Z Loan Aproval process
  • affiliates with diirect lenders with in house underwriters
  • Common sense underwriting
  • No FICO required loan program
  • Loans form $75k to $750k
  • No seasoning requirements
  • All fees paid at time of closing
  • Fixed rates available
  • Loans to Corporations, Partnerships, LLCs, & Individuals
  • Blanket Loans OK

Chapter 13 BK buyout

Must have perfect payment history for a minimum of 12 months

Must have 15% equity in currently mortgaged residence

Conforming and Jumbo loan amounts

Refinances only!

 

Great loan for re-establishing a positive credit rating which will enable the utilization of more flexible programs that are available.



The products offered by Astute continue to change as lenders enhance their lending guidelines and product portfolios. However, we have adapted as well and are still able to provide you with the latest and most effective programs on the market. The new services as you may know by now, are the new 'face' of this market of today. With job cuts, recession, and other price hikes, many homeowners can barely afford to pay their mortgage and those who are looking to buy can't get approved. One way or the other, the root of our economic turmoil lies with how educated we are, as consumers and investors. Please understand, share and accept our mission to supply you with seeds of knowledge that will blossom into wisdom, creating for you, financial harvest. We are available and anxiously waiting to share our knowledge and services with you.

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Unless otherwise indicated, these APR calculations are based on the following: Conforming loans (whose maximum loan amount is below $417,000 for the contiguous states, District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico or below $625,500 for Alaska, Guam, Hawaii and the Virgin Islands) are calculated based on a loan amount of $417,000 with closing costs of $12,510. Jumbo Loans (whose maximum loan amount exceed $417,000 for the contiguous states, District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico or exceed $625,500 for Alaska, Guam, Hawaii and the Virgin Islands) are calculated based on a loan amount of $625,500 with closing costs of $12,510. Your actual APR may be different depending upon these factors.