Two of America’s most storied mortgage companies, American Mortgage Service Co. and Eustis Mortgage, have agreed to join forces to form the nation’s premier mortgage banker.  Together the two companies have a combined 110 years of mortgage lending and operations.  The two companies each possess similar characteristics in how they approach the mortgage business for their clients and their general appreciation for the employee family.

 At the Eustis Family of Companies we consider it a privilege to of loans to our veterans that have served protecting our freedoms.

As homes evolve over the years incorporating new technology and innovation into them, current and future home owners have to be sure to keep up on what's coming next. Think smart. Homes are getting faster and more environmentally friendly all over the world and consumers expect them to be in prime locations. People are willing to have a more compact living space in order to be in a prime area featuring restaurants, bars, grocery stores they can walk to instead of using their car.

Going green has become a necessity in the real estate industry the passed few years and will only increase.  Fortunately, homeowners can do simple improvements to their property that will be cost efficient and generate the highest return on their investment.

January 1, 2018, President Donald Trump’s new 7 year tax reform law became effective.

Debt has been one of the leading reasons why many potential homebuyers have refrained from applying for a mortgage. Beginning July 29, however, this may not remain such a recurring issue. On this date, Fannie Mae will be changing its debt-to-income (DTI) ratio requirements from 45 to 50 percent. As Fannie Mae is one of the largest sources of mortgage money, this could allow a huge number of new individuals, especially millennials, to receive home-purchase mortgages. 

According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, 2017 shows great potential for growth in home sales, especially since last year’s sales were the highest they’ve been since 2007. As a result, the real estate market has become increasingly competitive in many parts of the country—but this doesn’t mean mortgage qualification has matched this level of competition. In fact, the technology company, Ellie Mae, has recently revealed that homebuyers with low FICO scores or high debt-to-income ratios could still qualify for that desired mortgage.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ latest employment summary, 5.9 million Americans work part-time jobs because of economic reasons. As a result, many potential homebuyers shy away from the opportunity to buy a home—but this should not be the case. In fact, mortgage applicants who work one or more part-time jobs can apply that income towards mortgage qualification. Check out how you can get mortgage approved with either one part-time job or a part-time second job today.

This year, nearly two-thirds of loan applications have been approved by mortgage lenders—and with a new “credit card” rule, these numbers are only expected to increase. According to the Federal Reserve, Fannie Mae has completely changed the way mortgage lenders calculate a borrower’s debt by altering the credit reporting industry.