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    MLO | Mortgage & Real Estate Podcast

    Learn How to Win the Mortgage Game when Buying, Selling or Refinancing MLO (Modern Loan Officer) one of the fastest growing Financial Podcasts. MLO focuses on assisting everyone in winning the Mortgage game. If you are planning to Buy, Sell or Refinance your Home this is Podcast to follow. Hosted by Licensed Mortgage Advisor Addison Nett (Addy Nett) NMLS 1542184 © License # ML-3547 New American Funding. New American and New American Funding are registered trademarks of Broker Solutions Inc. dba New American Funding (NMLS #6606). All Rights Reserved. Corporate Office is located at 14511 Myford Road, Suite 100, Tustin CA 92780. Phone (800) 450-2010.
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    Contingent Offers

    Contingent Offers

    Good - Bad - Ugly

    What is a contingent offer?

    What are my alternative options?

    Milestones to be aware of that could save you thousands?

    Bonus: 5 maintenance tips to save you money when you sell.

    Addison Nett
    Mortgage Loan Originator
    NMLS 1542184
    New American Funding
    Website/Contact
    https://www.newamericanfunding.com/mortgage-loans/addisonnett

    Casey Carpenter
    Mortgage Loan Originator
    NMLS 1548123
    New American Funding
    Website/Contact
    https://www.newamericanfunding.com/mortgage-loans/caseycarpenter

    New American Funding NMLS #6606
    © 2024 New American Funding, LLC. All Rights Reserved
    NMLS Website:
    https://www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org/

    Budgeting & Credit

    Budgeting & Credit

    - Impacts of credit and how to manage

    - Small steps toward better financial health

    Addison Nett
    Mortgage Loan Originator
    NMLS 1542184
    New American Funding
    Website/Contact
    https://www.newamericanfunding.com/mortgage-loans/addisonnett

    Casey Carpenter
    Mortgage Loan Originator
    NMLS 1548123
    New American Funding
    Website/Contact
    https://www.newamericanfunding.com/mortgage-loans/caseycarpenter

    New American Funding NMLS #6606
    © 2024 New American Funding, LLC. All Rights Reserved
    NMLS Website:
    https://www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org/

    Inflation Data Causing Inflated Reactions

    Inflation Data Causing Inflated Reactions

    - Is the data completely manipulated?

    - What to expect moving forward

    - Wait or take action?

    Addison Nett
    Mortgage Loan Originator
    NMLS 1542184
    New American Funding
    Website/Contact
    https://www.newamericanfunding.com/mortgage-loans/addisonnett

    Casey Carpenter
    Mortgage Loan Originator
    NMLS 1548123
    New American Funding
    Website/Contact
    https://www.newamericanfunding.com/mortgage-loans/caseycarpenter

    New American Funding NMLS #6606
    © 2024 New American Funding, LLC. All Rights Reserved
    NMLS Website:
    https://www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org/

    Family Opportunity Mortgage

    Family Opportunity Mortgage

    New Program allowing kids to buy homes for their parents!? 

    Highest Credit Scores we have ever seen….but there’s bad news

    New Options for Bridge Loans and Re-Casting of your mortgage to reduce payments

    Addison Nett
    Mortgage Loan Originator
    NMLS 1542184
    New American Funding
    Website/Contact
    https://www.newamericanfunding.com/mortgage-loans/addisonnett

    Casey Carpenter
    Mortgage Loan Originator
    NMLS 1548123
    New American Funding
    Website/Contact
    https://www.newamericanfunding.com/mortgage-loans/caseycarpenter

    New American Funding NMLS #6606
    © 2024 New American Funding, LLC. All Rights Reserved
    NMLS Website:
    https://www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org/

    FEDs Meet Again...

    FEDs Meet Again...

    What to expect post FED's meeting

    Most commonly asked questions this week:
    - Renovation Loans
    - Waiting or Buying Now
    - Refinancing and Credit Card Debt
    - Build Your Own Home???

    Addison Nett
    Mortgage Loan Originator
    NMLS 1542184
    New American Funding
    Website/Contact
    https://www.newamericanfunding.com/mortgage-loans/addisonnett

    Casey Carpenter
    Mortgage Loan Originator
    NMLS 1548123
    New American Funding
    Website/Contact
    https://www.newamericanfunding.com/mortgage-loans/caseycarpenter

    New American Funding NMLS #6606
    © 2024 New American Funding, LLC. All Rights Reserved
    NMLS Website:
    https://www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org/

    Refinancing 2024

    Refinancing 2024

    When should we refinance?
    What should we monitor when it comes to your debt and credit?
    Positive Financial Mindset in 2024?
    Small changes add up to big impacts.

    Addison Nett
    Mortgage Loan Originator
    NMLS 1542184
    New American Funding
    Website/Contact
    https://www.newamericanfunding.com/mortgage-loans/addisonnett

    Casey Carpenter
    Mortgage Loan Originator
    NMLS 1548123
    New American Funding
    Website/Contact
    https://www.newamericanfunding.com/mortgage-loans/caseycarpenter

    New American Funding NMLS #6606
    © 2024 New American Funding, LLC. All Rights Reserved
    NMLS Website:
    https://www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org/

    2024 - What you need to know!

    2024 - What you need to know!

    1. Volatile Interest Rate Environment. Ups and downs, also an election 

    2. Financial Awareness. Budgeting, credit scores, credit cards. Waiting to refinance.

    3. Finances and Lifestyle. Do you need a second job or a second look at your spending

    4. Should I wait or make the jump in 2024. Government loans, dependencies on seller credits for closing costs, zero down loans etc.

    Addison Nett
    Mortgage Loan Originator
    NMLS 1542184
    New American Funding
    Website/Contact
    https://www.newamericanfunding.com/mortgage-loans/addisonnett

    Casey Carpenter
    Mortgage Loan Originator
    NMLS 1548123
    New American Funding
    Website/Contact
    https://www.newamericanfunding.com/mortgage-loans/caseycarpenter

    New American Funding NMLS #6606
    © 2023 New American Funding, LLC. All Rights Reserved
    NMLS Website:
    https://www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org/

    What You Need to Know About Appraisals

    What You Need to Know About Appraisals

    Special Guest: Craig Black

    What is an appraisal?

    Major differences in FHA/VA/Conventional appraisals

    Subject to repairs, things sellers can to to prevent needing repairs

    Comps: how far back and what qualifies as a comparable sale?

    How many comps are required? Is this different for refi or purchase?

    What is your prediction for the future of appraisals? Will automation play a role? Will human appraisers still be used?


    Addison Nett
    Mortgage Loan Originator
    NMLS 1542184
    New American Funding
    Website/Contact
    https://www.newamericanfunding.com/mortgage-loans/addisonnett

    Casey Carpenter
    Mortgage Loan Originator
    NMLS 1548123
    New American Funding
    Website/Contact
    https://www.newamericanfunding.com/mortgage-loans/caseycarpenter

    New American Funding NMLS #6606
    © 2023 New American Funding, LLC. All Rights Reserved
    NMLS Website:
    https://www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org/

    Insurance Costs Nearly Double!?

    Insurance Costs Nearly Double!?

    Special Guest Tyler Ross

    1.) Why do insurance costs continue to soar.

    2.) How insurance can terminate transactions and prevent you from buying a home.

    3.) Your personal insurance credit score?

    4.) Is it better to get a deal or pay full premium. Tips and tricks from Tyler

    Addison Nett
    Mortgage Loan Originator
    NMLS 1542184
    New American Funding
    Website/Contact
    https://www.newamericanfunding.com/mortgage-loans/addisonnett

    Casey Carpenter
    Mortgage Loan Originator
    NMLS 1548123
    New American Funding
    Website/Contact
    https://www.newamericanfunding.com/mortgage-loans/caseycarpenter

    New American Funding NMLS #6606
    © 2023 New American Funding, LLC. All Rights Reserved
    NMLS Website:
    https://www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org/

    Our Relationship with Money

    Our Relationship with Money

    Special Guest Jennifer Blankl

     1. How does money impact our emotions, mindset and relationships

     2. Different Perspectives and different Human Needs

     3. Resentment playing a role in how we spend our money

     4. Rich vs. Poor

     5. Culture in this Country & Family Dynamics 

    Link for Jenn’s Human Needs Evaluation Quiz

    https://jenniferblankl.com 


    Addison Nett
    Mortgage Loan Originator
    NMLS 1542184
    New American Funding
    Website/Contact
    https://www.newamericanfunding.com/mortgage-loans/addisonnett

    Casey Carpenter
    Mortgage Loan Originator
    NMLS 1548123
    New American Funding
    Website/Contact
    https://www.newamericanfunding.com/mortgage-loans/caseycarpenter

    New American Funding NMLS #6606
    © 2023 New American Funding, LLC. All Rights Reserved
    NMLS Website:
    https://www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org/

    Overlays?

    Overlays?

    What is an overlay? Why do I get two different answers from two different companies?

    Addison Nett
    Mortgage Loan Originator
    NMLS 1542184
    New American Funding
    Website/Contact
    https://www.newamericanfunding.com/mortgage-loans/addisonnett

    Casey Carpenter
    Mortgage Loan Originator
    NMLS 1548123
    New American Funding
    Website/Contact
    https://www.newamericanfunding.com/mortgage-loans/caseycarpenter

    Scott Kurahara
    Mortgage Loan Originator
    NMLS 888734
    New American Funding
    Website/Contact
    https://www.newamericanfunding.com/mortgage-loans/scottkurahara

    New American Funding NMLS #6606
    © 2023 New American Funding, LLC. All Rights Reserved
    NMLS Website:
    https://www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org/

    We Can Borrow More Money???

    We Can Borrow More Money???

    The 2024 new conventional loan limits are now accessible in October of 2023. What you need to know from the fine print.

    Jumbo vs Conventional Loan
    Guidelines and qualifications. The breakdowns of buying a very expensive house and how to qualify for it.

    Setting a budget to have the least amount of competition when buying a home.

    Addison Nett
    Mortgage Loan Originator
    NMLS 1542184
    New American Funding
    Website/Contact
    https://www.newamericanfunding.com/mortgage-loans/addisonnett

    Casey Carpenter
    Mortgage Loan Originator
    NMLS 1548123
    New American Funding
    Website/Contact
    https://www.newamericanfunding.com/mortgage-loans/caseycarpenter

    New American Funding NMLS #6606
    © 2023 New American Funding, LLC. All Rights Reserved
    NMLS Website:
    https://www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org/

    Casey's Back!

    Casey's Back!

    Below are the main topics Carp and Addy cover in today’s POD.

    Holiday Budgeting
    Holidays are around the corner. Thoughts on budgeting and how to use your money to make you money.

    Condos & HOAs
    What to know about condos and how HOAs work. Seems bad but could be a good thing.

    Bad Pre Approvals
    Breaking down the most common issues with people not getting pre approved or having a bad approval prior to buying a house.

    Addison Nett
    Mortgage Loan Originator
    NMLS 1542184
    New American Funding
    Website/Contact
    https://www.newamericanfunding.com/mortgage-loans/addisonnett

    Casey Carpenter
    Mortgage Loan Originator
    NMLS 1548123
    New American Funding
    Website/Contact
    https://www.newamericanfunding.com/mortgage-loans/caseycarpenter

    New American Funding NMLS #6606
    © 2023 New American Funding, LLC. All Rights Reserved
    NMLS Website:
    https://www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org/

    No more COVID Relief on Student Loans

    No more COVID Relief on Student Loans

    Student Loans, back to paying. How this impacts the pre approval process when buying a home

    Home equity lines of credit vs. Home equity loans. 

    You options to potentially consolidate your debt using your home equity. 

    Addison Nett
    Mortgage Loan Originator
    NMLS 1542184
    New American Funding
    Website/Contact
    https://www.newamericanfunding.com/mortgage-loans/addisonnett

    New American Funding NMLS #6606
    © 2023 New American Funding, LLC. All Rights Reserved
    NMLS Website:
    https://www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org/

    No More Flips!?

    No More Flips!?

    Part 1. Large percent of Listings are due to employers demanding people to be back in the office. Remote work approvals and the details that must be verified.

    Part 2. Real Estate Investors pull back. Can’t remember the last time I saw a successful flip.

    Addison Nett

    Mortgage Loan Originator

    NMLS 1542184

    New American Funding

    Website/Contact

    https://www.newamericanfunding.com/mortgage-loans/addisonnett


    Casey Carpenter

    Mortgage Loan Originator

    NMLS 1548123

    New American Funding

    Website/Contact

    https://www.newamericanfunding.com/mortgage-loans/caseycarpenter



    New American Funding NMLS #6606

    © 2023 New American Funding, LLC. All Rights Reserved

    NMLS Website:

    https://www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org/

    Negotiating in 2023

    Negotiating in 2023

    Part 1. Differences in offer negotiating price and closing costs now compared to Hot markets.

    Part 2. Inspection periods: finally, fix it or get paid

    Part 3. Appraisals and the final re-negotiation

    Part 4. New Construction: beware

    Addy Nett
    NMLS 1542184
    Website/Contact
    https://www.newamericanfunding.com/mortgage-loans/addisonnett

    Casey Carpenter
    NMLS 1548123
    Website/Contact
    https://www.newamericanfunding.com/mortgage-loans/caseycarpenter

    Mortgage Game Plan

    Mortgage Game Plan

    Part 1
    What will happen when rates drop?

    Part 2
    Don’t wait for the interest rate you want

    Part 3
    Appraisal Issues in certain markets and a particular price point.

    Addy Nett
    NMLS 1542184
    Website/Contact
    https://www.newamericanfunding.com/mortgage-loans/addisonnett

    Casey Carpenter
    NMLS 1548123
    Website/Contact
    https://www.newamericanfunding.com/mortgage-loans/caseycarpenter

    Denials At All Time High

    Denials At All Time High

    Part 1
    Homeowners are applying for equity lines of credit without success.

    Part 2
    There’s a difference between what your home is worth if you sell it and if you are attempting to extract equity.

    Part 3
    Credit card balance issues continue across America. What you need to know and how to manage your debt and position.

    Part 4
    The government revised their GDP numbers. Does this give us hope or evidence of corruption?

    Addy Nett
    NMLS 1542184
    Website/Contact
    https://www.newamericanfunding.com/mortgage-loans/addisonnett

    Casey Carpenter
    NMLS 1548123
    Website/Contact
    https://www.newamericanfunding.com/mortgage-loans/caseycarpenter

    Translating the Negativity

    Translating the Negativity

    Today, Casey and Addy chat through some of the current Media Negativity towards Real Estate and Interest Rates. This episode focuses on explaining the negative media and dumbing down the industry’s emotions into actionable tips you can use today.

    Addy Nett
    NMLS 1542184
    Website/Contact
    https://www.newamericanfunding.com/mortgage-loans/addisonnett

    Casey Carpenter
    NMLS 1548123
    Website/Contact
    https://www.newamericanfunding.com/mortgage-loans/caseycarpenter