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		<title>FHA 203k Retained by Envoy Mortgage</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 15:13:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Matt Steinmetz</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In this video I discuss how Envoy Mortgage has rolled out their own FHA 203k Streamline product that is funded by Envoy and the servicing rights retained by Envoy <a href="http://mattsteinmetz.com/blog/fha-203k-retained-by-envoy-mortgage/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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<p>In this video I discuss how Envoy Mortgage has rolled out their own FHA 203k Streamline product that is funded by Envoy and the servicing rights retained by Envoy.  This means Envoy Mortgage has control of the process form start to finish and beyond.  Servicing means you will make your payments to Envoy and not have your loan sold around to other lenders.  Let me know what you think by leaving comments below and sharing with your communities.</p>
<p>Thank you,<br />
<a href="http://www.mattsteinmetz.com" target="_blank">Matt Steinmetz</a> nmls# 221315<br />
<a href="http://www.envoyca.com" target="_blank">Envoy Mortgage</a><br />
2151-A2 Salvio St.<br />
Concord, CA 94520<br />
Visit <a href="http://www.envoy925.com" target="_blank">Envoy925.com</a><br />
Office: 925-671-9501 x119</p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Down Payment Assistance*FHA*VA*HomePath*FHA 203K*Less Than 90 Day Flips*USDA                         </span><span style="font-size: small;">Condo Approvals*Escrow Holdbacks*and now Up to 8 Financed Properties</span></p>
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		<title>Energy Efficient Mortgage</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Apr 2012 20:25:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Matt Steinmetz</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here is a link to a presentation I gave at the Contra Costa Association of Realtors on Energy Efficient Mortgages <a href="http://mattsteinmetz.com/blog/energy-efficient-mortgage/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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<p>Matt Steinmetz</p>
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Concord, CA<br />
Contra Costa County<br />
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		<title>House lost Value?  Refinance Now!</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 18 Mar 2012 17:07:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Watch Matt Steinmetz in his YouTube video about refinancing even if you owe more than your house is worth with Fannie Mae's HARP. <a href="http://mattsteinmetz.com/blog/house-lost-value-refinance-now/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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<p>Watch Matt Steinmetz in his YouTube video about refinancing even if you owe more than your house is worth with Fannie Mae&#8217;s HARP.</p>
<p>Matt Steinmetz is a Branch Manager for Envoy Mortgage with offices in Concord, Walnut Creek, Capitola and Vacaville California</p>
<p>Leave a comment here or call Matt at 925-671-9501 x119</p>
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		<title>Mortgages for Foreign Nationals</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Mar 2012 13:44:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Mar 2012 20:36:52 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>Matt Steinmetz talks about using asset accounts, that you may draw on, to help qualify for a mortgage.  If you have high net worth or a lot of cash in the bank, it is possible to use that as potential income for qualifying for a mortgage.</p>
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		<title>Thank You 2011 and Let’s do a Threepeat in 2012!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Mar 2012 14:40:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Matt Steinmetz thanks his team for a great 2011 and looks forward to accepting a top branch award for 2012 for a threepeat!
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<p>Matt Steinmetz thanks his team for a great 2011 and looks forward to accepting a top branch award for 2012 for a threepeat!</p>
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		<title>Non Warrantable Condos</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 11 Mar 2012 16:39:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This video by Matt Steinmetz talks about obtaining a mortgage loan on a non warrantable condo. <a href="http://mattsteinmetz.com/blog/non-warrantable-condos/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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<p>This video by Matt Steinmetz talks about obtaining a mortgage loan on a non warrantable condo.</p>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:07:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:16:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:35:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[FHA will propose to reduce the maximum allowable seller concession from its current level to one more in line with industry norms.  <a href="http://mattsteinmetz.com/blog/fha-to-change-allowable-seller-credit-amount/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In a separate Federal Register notice to be published soon, the <a href="http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/press/press_releases_media_advisories/2012/HUDNo.12-010" target="_blank">FHA will propose to reduce the maximum allowable seller concession</a> from its current level to one more in line with industry norms. The current level exposes the FHA to excess risk by creating incentives to inflate appraised value. The revised proposal reflects public comments received on an earlier proposal published in a Federal Register notice on July, 15, 2010. The revised proposal calls for a 30 day comment period. Following an analysis of the public comments received, a final rule will be issued.</p>
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