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Expertise

I can answer questions regarding approval and qualification requirements for FHA, VA, USDA and conventional,(FNMA/FHLMC) residential mortgage loans. I also can answer questions regarding credit scores and rebuilding credit. I cannot answer questions regarding Fed., State or local taxes or tax implications of mortgage financing. I also cannot answer those questions which require special licensing for financial investment in depository accounts, stock accounts or insurance products. Similarly, I cannot answer any real estate questions which require a specific license.

Experience in the area

I am a Mortgage Banker. I have been a Residential Loan Officer since 1995. I have successfully assisted more than 1000 people finance home purchases. I specialize in assisting people to buy their first homes. I also enjoy working with those who have experienced some kind of catastrophic event, like loss of job, bankruptcy, foreclosure, death of spouse, catastrophic health issues or divorce and who want to work to strategically position themselves for mortgage loan approval.

Organizations

I am currently a member of the Ohio Mortgage Bankers Association. I have periodically volunteered for community groups/events including those involving issues of affordable housing, battered womens outreach, rape crisis intervention and have worked on various boards for nonprofit womens organizations. I also have developed a network of professional contacts within key organizations for referring people who come to me with issues regarding foreclosure, loan modification, bankruptcy resources, credit repair, support for elderly/house bound, estate, tax and divorce advocacy.

Education/Credentials

B.A., The Ohio State University

Past/Present Clients

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Recent Answers from Meg Ritchey

2009-10-26 FHA and farm income:

Hello Tom, I don't normally get the opportunity to speak with people who discover me on this site. It was a pleasure speaking with you today. I wish you and your wife the best of luck in your search

2009-09-27 refinancing qualifications:

Dear Jessica, I understand your frustration. This is a common malaise in this restricted environment for mortgage financing, particularly for those who want to refinance or purchase a condo. The problem

2009-09-23 usda vs. FHA:

I am a big fan of both USDA/Guaranteed Rural Housing and FHA programs. I use them both as much as possible with my customers because they have low down payment requirements, lower mortgage insurance costs

2009-09-02 Land loan:

There are several areas of interest with regards to structuring the purchase of the new property. 1. According to most home mortgage guidelines, the land cannot be worth more than 30% of the total appraised

2009-03-03 Loan:

What it reads like you are proposing is the refinance of a land contract--which is done all the time. Is your land contract registered and properly executed to comply with current local, state and fed

 

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