THE NEW MORTGAGE DILEMA

Released on: November 3, 2007, 10:57 am

Press Release Author: Travis Penny

Industry: Financial

Press Release Summary: How to get a mortgage now that many programs and companies
have been eliminated

Press Release Body: Merrimack Mortgage
Company Inc.

Contact: Travis Penny
Telephone: (207) 221-3215

Email: tpenny@mainepurchase.com
website: www.RefiMaine.com

THE NEW MORTGAGE DILEMA: HOW TO GET A MORTGAGE NOW THAT MANY PROGRAMS AND COMPANIES
HAVE BEEN ELIMINATED.

Although the Mortgage Market Has Appeared to Take a Turn for The Worst, There are
Still Great Programs Available for All Types of Borrowers.

You\'ve heard it all over the news-the Mortgage business is having some huge problems
right now. Major Companies are closing their doors, and literally evaporating over
night. This is causing a large number of loan programs to disappear as well. Sub
Prime loans have pretty much gone by the wayside (borrowers with lower credit
scores, typically 500-600). No Doc loans (A loan where a borrower doesn\'t have to
disclose information about employment, Income or any history what so ever) have
become extremely risky loans, and the market for them have all but dried up. Stated
Income loans have gone from thousands of companies offering them to very few. Self
employed borrowers-because of very tough guidelines-are at risk of not being able to
buy a house, or even worse, not being able to get out of their adjustable rate
mortgages, and are becoming a high risk of foreclosure. Just about every loan type
has seen some type of tightening of the guidelines-if they are still available at
all. Today, more than ever it is crucial to have the right advisor when shopping
for a Mortgage product.

Merrimack Mortgage is a leader in the Mortgage business when it comes to cutting
edge loan products. Two loan products that are picking up a lot of the slack that
has been caused by this volatile market are the Quick & Easy Loan and the FHA Loan.
The Quick & Easy loan is perfect for self employed borrowers with a credit score
over a 680. It allows the borrower who cannot prove any Income on their tax
returns, and has been self employed for at least the last two years, to state their
income and their assets (This means the borrower tells the lender how much money
they make, and how much money they have in assets, but don\'t have to prove it).
This is great for the person who proves they are a good borrower, but does not
qualify for the typical conventional loan. Even better, is the fact that the Rates
are comparable to conventional rates (about a .25% higher). This program also works
for certain investment properties as well. An FHA loan is picking up where the Sub
Prime companies have left off. If the borrower has a shaky credit history, but no
late Mortgage payments, and can prove sufficient reserves and Income, it is not
uncommon for borrowers in the 500-600 credit score range to receive a loan approval
from Merrimack Mortgage. There are also loan limits that must be meet as well, and
Mortgage Insurance could be required on both of these products. These two programs
are helping a large number of borrowers who otherwise may be out of luck in today\'s
market place. Although it has become very difficult to find the right loan product,
having the right company on your side is a must-but finding a great program is not
impossible!

If you would like more information about these products, or to schedule and
appointment with Merrimack Mortgage please call 207-221-3215 or email
tpenny@mainepurchase.com. website: www.RefiMaine.com

Web Site: http://www.refimaine.com/

Contact Details: Travis Penny
Merrimack Mortgage Co. Inc.
502 A Woodford Street
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 221-3215
email: tpenny@mainepurchase.com

http://www.refimaine.com/

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