Under the qualified mortgage rule, from the Dodd- Frank legislation, mortgage lenders face greater legal liability if they make loans without ensuring the borrowers’ ability to repay. Mortgage lenders who originate “qualified mortgages” enjoy greater legal protections should those mortgages default.
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are already requiring more documentation of income and credit history of our borrowers due to the pressure of the pending QM. Bottom line, if the lender closes a loan that falls outside the parameters of QM, they are left with no protection from Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac.
A few examples of the pending changes for QM:
- Loans cannot exceed 43% debt to income ratio (this effects how we calculate income)
- Loans must be fully
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Alabama Housing Market Information
According to CoreLogic, home prices rose 3.3% statewide compared to 2012. This trend continued across the state with a few exceptions during the month of September. Prices fell in Mobile along with four other metro areas that include Tuscaloosa, Huntsville, Aurburn-Opelika and Dothan.
Distressed sales and foreclosures are dragging prices down in these areas, with the exception of Aurburn. In Mobile, Huntsville, Tuscaloosa and Dothan home prices would have increased if these short sales and foreclosures would have been excluded from the analysis.
According to Grayson Glaze, the executive director of the Alabama Center for Real Estate, he is optimistic regarding the home prices. He states “overall fundamentals in that market remain resilient,” with the
…Orange Beach Increases Budget
After another record-breaking season of fun in the sun both guests and residents prompted the powers to approve a $48 million budget. The plans include investing more in recreational facilities, strengthening public safety and provides a three percent cost-of-living raise to all city employees.
From the projected $48 million, $3 million is carried over from last year's budget, $25 million the city intends to draw, with $23 million carrying over from 2012. Orange Beach expects to have a $4.5 million surplus for 2013 - $2.5 million more than expected - on December 31st.
"We had a huge surplus," Mayor Tony Kennon said. "But you never know what next year brings, so, you know, make hay while the sun shines." Total expenses in 2014 are expected to
…Airbus Outselling Boeing By Almost 30% - Update
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Austal USA and the South Alabama Job Market
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The Highlands of Spanish Fort AL
The Highlands of Spanish Fort is a large development project spanning over 11,000 acres between Spanish Fort and Bay Minette, AL. The land is separated in to 54 tracts and being development in conjunction with the city of Spanish Fort. The tracts are comprised of residential, commercial, multi family, a village center, school sites, institutional sites, parks and municipal services. The city council members approved an amended conceptual master plan and standards for design back in August at the most recent public hearing.
"We've definitely seen an increase in queries from regional to national developers and local home builders within the last six months," said Bill Schroeder, developing partner of Rock Creek Capital, which owns the land. The Rock
…Alabama Gulf Coast Beaches Break Tourism Record
After three straight years of increases in the numbers of visitors and the economical benefits associated, Baldwin County is obviously gaining in popularity. More people are visiting and spending more while they're here.
Over five million people visited the Alabama Gulf Coast in 2012 and spent $2.9 billion while visiting Baldwin County. That's an increase of over 4 million visitors and over $100 million since 2011; this year (2013) is slated to break these number and establish new record marks.
It's estimated the coastal cities of Orange Beach and Gulf Shores, AL will generate an estimated $343 million in rentals this year, an increase from $323 million in 2012 and $280 million in 2011. These numbers were based from the Gulf Shores and Orange
…Southwest Airlines Lands In Pensacola Florida
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Spanish Fort Siren System | Early Warning Alert Eastern Shore
Spanish Fort, AL Siren System
Spanish Fort, AL will be the first city in Baldwin County to install a siren system to act as an early warning alert system with the tornado portion beginning very soon. "We'll probably go to bid on the tornado sirens in the next two months," said the mayor. It is amazing to me that we'll be the first city in Baldwin County to have it." The mayor explained the positioning of the sirens as being distributed from Mobile, East in to Spanish Fort in five locations.
"They go from one end of the city to the other," McMilan said. "We're working with our grant-writing team and with Bruce Renkert to decide on a plan." Renkert works as the building and zoning official in Spanish Fort. Another important detail was the mayor
…Perdido Key, FL | Song Writer's Festival
Perdido Key, FL Stuff
Perdido Key FL Songwriter's Festival (Nov. 7th - Nov. 17th)
Over 200 songwriters and musicians should visit Perdido Key, FL to participate in one of the oldest traditions on the key. Perdido Key, FL is home to some of the nicest beaches along the Southwestern Gulf Coast and home to a yearly musical treat; the Frank Brown International Songwriters Festival. As usual, the event is held at the world-famous Flora Bama Lounge and Package Store. The event will begin November 7th and the music continues for 17 days. On the 13th of the month, Lulu's Homeport at the North base of the bridge on the canal, will host the songwriters for the evening.
The Frank Brown festival brings in a surprisingly talented group of entertainers
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