12/27/2016

Loans For Cannabis Business or Employee

Owners and employees of cannabis related businesses can close mortgage home loans. Closing a mortgage loan today is a can of worms. A cannabis grower recently asked me if I am referring to red worms (the type that are great for fertilizing castings) I frowned, no but perhaps in 2017 we may see some Dodd Frank restrictions changed by the new Administration. 

The important thing to know BEFORE you plan to buy a home, or refinance is to prepare in advance. Call and get advice from experts.

The pickle is many marijuana dispensaries, co-ops, growers, and related businesses have struggled with using traditional banks to deposit funds. Also they may have paid themselves or employees in Paypal, cash, bitcoin or other forms of income which aren’t acceptable sources of income. Verified money must be in checking, savings, stock, money market or bond funds in the prior sixty day cycle. Any large deposits over five hundred dollars will not be counted towards down payment, closing costs or reserve funds.

Net income on Federal income taxes for the two prior years are used for income. A start-up company without Federal taxes cannot fit into standard Underwriting Guidelines. Income is averaged with the two taxes and CPA provides year to date profit and or loss, or if Borrower is an employee a year to date pay stub for the past thirty days is used with w-2 forms of two past years. Income is verified through the IRS and employer sources.
Today there are also bank statement loans and debt service ratio loans (DSRL DSR) these can solve some barriers.

There are many ways to structure, let's talk about them BEFORE you make an offer or need to refinance today.

California law opens up a new landscape of legal questions, some of which are being tested by Medical Marijuana businesses. The Medical Marijuana Regulation and Safety Act (MMRSA) began to pave the way for these related businesses but has not answered all the ins and outs of the future for this growing sector. The barrier to using financing tools of federally regulated banks, secondary markets and government loans is that states may have approved; but the Federal government has not. Bankers are not known to be risk takers. FDIC insured big banks are standing away from touching this business sector. New laws will unfold in the court systems. A big ocean of opportunity is ahead. For now there are a few work rounds.

I can assist with your mortgage application. Call and talk about your particular plans. No stodgy bankers, just: kind good advice and direction. In my eyes a farm is a farm and a retail store is just that. 
Caroline Gerardo
NMLS 324982 
29 years mortgage banking

949-- 784-- 9699


12/14/2016

Rate Hike

RATE HIKE





Interest Rates Rising 12/14/2016


 Federal Reserve announced today that it would raise its benchmark interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point.

“In view of realized and expected labor market conditions and inflation, the Committee decided to raise the target range for the federal funds rate to 1/2 to 3/4 percent,” the Fed’s policy-making committee said in a statement. “The stance of monetary policy remains accommodative, thereby supporting some further strengthening in labor market conditions and a return to 2 percent inflation. Merry Christmas”

https://carolinegerardo.eaglehm.com/ 

Yosemite




11/23/2016

Loan Amounts Increase Conforming

A Little Present for the Holidays!

Loan Dollar Amounts INCREASE

Caroline Gerardo NMLS 324982  phone   949   784- 9699
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Mortgage Loan Limits UP for California

Some Counties Loan Amounts Increased $15000.+
 COUNTY NAME CA  /Single Family Duplex Triplex Four Units
 ALAMEDA CA $418600 $ 636,150 $ 814,500 $ 984,525 $ 1 ,223,475
 ALPINE CA $ 463,450 $ 593,300 $ 717,150 $ 891,250
 AMADOR CA $ 424,100 $ 543,000 $ 656,350 $ 815,650
 BUTTE CA 17020 $ 424,100 $ 5 43,000 $ 6 56,350 $ 8 15,650
 CALAVERAS CA $ 424,100 $ 5 43,000 $ 6 56,350 $ 8 15,650
 COLUSA CA $ 4 24,100 $ 5 43,000 $ 6 56,350 $ 8 15,650
 CONTRA COSTA CA 41860 $ 6 36,150 $ 8 14,500 $ 9 84,525 $ 1 ,223,475
 DEL NORTE CA 18860 $ 4 24,100 $ 5 43,000 $ 6 56,350 $ 8 15,650
 EL DORADO CA 40900 $ 4 88,750 $ 6 25,700 $ 7 56,300 $ 9 39,900
 FRESNO CA 23420 $ 4 24,100 $ 5 43,000 $ 6 56,350 $ 8 15,650
 GLENN CA $ 4 24,100 $ 5 43,000 $ 6 56,350 $ 8 15,650
 HUMBOLDT CA 21700 $ 4 24,100 $ 5 43,000 $ 6 56,350 $ 8 15,650
 IMPERIAL CA 20940 $ 4 24,100 $ 5 43,000 $ 6 56,350 $ 8 15,650
 INYO CA $ 4 24,100 $ 5 43,000 $ 6 56,350 $ 8 15,650
 KERN CA 12540 $ 4 24,100 $ 5 43,000 $ 6 56,350 $ 8 15,650
 KINGS CA 25260 $ 4 24,100 $ 5 43,000 $ 6 56,350 $ 8 15,650
 LAKE CA 17340 $ 4 24,100 $ 5 43,000 $ 6 56,350 $ 8 15,650
 LASSEN CA 45000 $ 4 24,100 $ 5 43,000 $ 6 56,350 $ 8 15,650
 LOS ANGELES CA 31080 $ 6 36,150 $ 8 14,500 $ 9 84,525 $ 1 ,223,475
 MADERA CA 31460 $ 4 24,100 $ 5 43,000 $ 6 56,350 $ 8 15,650
 MARIN CA 41860 $ 6 36,150 $ 8 14,500 $ 9 84,525 $ 1 ,223,475
 MARIPOSA CA $ 4 24,100 $ 5 43,000 $ 6 56,350 $ 8 15,650
 MENDOCINO CA 46380 $ 4 24,100 $ 5 43,000 $ 6 56,350 $ 8 15,650
 MERCED CA 32900 $ 4 24,100 $ 5 43,000 $ 6 56,350 $ 8 15,650
 MODOC CA $ 4 24,100 $ 5 43,000 $ 6 56,350 $ 8 15,650
 MONO CA $ 5 29,000 $ 6 77,200 $ 8 18,600 $ 1 ,017,300
 MONTEREY CA 41500 $ 5 75,000 $ 7 36,100 $ 8 89,800 $ 1 ,105,800
 NAPA CA 34900 $ 6 36,150 $ 8 14,500 $ 9 84,525 $ 1 ,223,475
 NEVADA CA 46020 $ 4 77,250 $ 6 10,950 $ 7 38,500 $ 9 17,800
 ORANGE CA 31080 $ 6 36,150 $ 8 14,500 $ 9 84,525 $ 1 ,223,475
 PLACER CA 40900 $ 4 88,750 $ 6 25,700 $ 7 56,300 $ 9 39,900
 PLUMAS CA $ 4 24,100 $ 5 43,000 $ 6 56,350 $ 8 15,650
 RIVERSIDE CA 40140 $ 4 24,100 $ 5 43,000 $ 6 56,350 $ 8 15,650
 SACRAMENTO CA 40900 $ 4 88,750 $ 6 25,700 $ 7 56,300 $ 9 39,900
 SAN BENITO CA 41940 $ 6 36,150 $ 8 14,500 $ 9 84,525 $ 1 ,223,475
 SAN BERNARDINO CA 40140 $ 4 24,100 $ 5 43,000 $ 6 56,350 $ 8 15,650
 SAN DIEGO CA 41740 $ 6 12,950 $ 7 84,700 $ 9 48,500 $ 1 ,178,750
 SAN FRANCISCO CA 41860 $ 6 36,150 $ 8 14,500 $ 9 84,525 $ 1 ,223,475
 SAN JOAQUIN CA 44700 $ 4 24,100 $ 5 43,000 $ 6 56,350 $ 8 15,650
 SAN LUIS OBISPO CA 42020 $ 5 86,500 $ 7 50,800 $ 9 07,550 $ 1 ,127,900
 SAN MATEO CA 41860 $ 6 36,150 $ 8 14,500 $ 9 84,525 $ 1 ,223,475
 SANTA BARBARA CA 42200 $ 6 25,500 $ 8 00,775 $ 9 67,950 $ 1 ,202,925
 SANTA CLARA CA 41940 $ 6 36,150 $ 8 14,500 $ 9 84,525 $ 1 ,223,475
 SANTA CRUZ CA 42100 $ 6 36,150 $ 8 14,500 $ 9 84,525 $ 1 ,223,475
 SHASTA CA 39820 $ 4 24,100 $ 5 43,000 $ 6 56,350 $ 8 15,650
 SIERRA CA $ 4 24,100 $ 5 43,000 $ 6 56,350 $ 8 15,650
 SISKIYOU CA $ 4 24,100 $ 5 43,000 $ 6 56,350 $ 8 15,650
 SOLANO CA 46700 $ 4 31,250 $ 5 52,050 $ 6 67,350 $ 8 29,350
 SONOMA CA 42220 $ 5 95,700 $ 7 62,600 $ 9 21,800 $ 1 ,145,600
 STANISLAUS CA 33700 $ 4 24,100 $ 5 43,000 $ 6 56,350 $ 8 15,650
 SUTTER CA 49700 $ 4 24,100 $ 5 43,000 $ 6 56,350 $ 8 15,650
 TEHAMA CA 39780 $ 4 24,100 $ 5 43,000 $ 6 56,350 $ 8 15,650
 TRINITY CA $ 4 24,100 $ 5 43,000 $ 6 56,350 $ 8 15,650
 TULARE CA 47300 $ 4 24,100 $ 5 43,000 $ 6 56,350 $ 8 15,650
 TUOLUMNE CA 43760 $ 4 24,100 $ 5 43,000 $ 6 56,350 $ 8 15,650
 VENTURA CA 37100 $ 6 36,150 $ 8 14,500 $ 9 84,525 $ 1 ,223,475
 YOLO CA 40900 $ 4 88,750 $ 6 25,700 $ 7 56,300 $ 9 39,900

Call C G if you want to know conforming loan amount for any county in the
United States

call  949 -- 784  -9699 
South Coast Plaza Office


Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Maximum Loan Limits for Mortgages 
Acquired in Calendar Year 2017 and Originated
after 10/1/2011 or before 7/1/2007
(These limits were determined under the provisions of the 
Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008)
November 2016