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Conventional financing options at Optima Old Orchard Woods in Skokie

Conventional financing options at Optima Old Orchard Woods in Skokie

Optima's Old Orchard Woods development in Skokie is unusual among today's condo projects in that it's approved for VA, FHA, and Fannie Mae financing [...]
Debunking common mortgage myths

Debunking common mortgage myths

Changes in the market, shifts toward and away different types of mortgages, and a lack of experience with brokers can all create misconceptions in t [...]
What's happening with jumbo loans?

What's happening with jumbo loans?

Jumbo loans are loans larger than those that qualify for conforming, FHA, and VA programs -- typically more than $417,000 in today's market. During [...]
The shift to FHA-backed financing

The shift to FHA-backed financing

"Three years ago nobody would touch it. Now everybody is clamoring to get it." That's how Joe Zekas opens this segment on FHA-backed loans with Amer [...]
A broker's primer on VA-backed loans

A broker's primer on VA-backed loans

VA-guaranteed loans may be the most misunderstood type of mortgage loan in the market today. Last week Joe Zekas met with American Street Mortgage V [...]
Finding fun and food near Optima

Finding fun and food near Optima

Optima recently posted new aerial photos of its new Skokie development, Optima Old Orchard Woods. In one direction you'll see the Chicago skyline of [...]
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