Peter's columns
Peter's columns
Peter has been writing the real estate column “Lending a Hand” in the Santa Cruz Sentinel every week since 1995. If there is a topic you would like to see written about, call him or email him. He is always looking for new topics.
Check out some of the past columns in the archives of the Santa Cruz Sentinel by double clicking on your selected column below.
Changes in store for FHA
Lower price may not be best option
Homebuyer program cuts payments
A critical measure in lending
Hazard insurance is required by lenders
Loan options to combat rising rates
Mortgage insurance makes a comeback
Lenders signal a change in policy
Loan program revolutionizes how mortgages are paid
Good news on ARMs
FHA offers refreshing mortgage options
Property tax relief for downsizing homebuyers
Mortgage business can be tough to read
Uncertainty is keeping homebuyers on the fence
Income proof not needed with some mortgages
Loan limit hike not much of a stimulus
Now, more than ever, cash is king
Loan Limit brings FHA back to S.C.
Stop the sale of personal data
Loan approval depends on debt-to-income ratio
Decision 2008: Fixed rate or adjustable rate?
What would an increase in loan limits mean?
Fed rate cut creates brief refinance opportunity
The no point option may cost more
Homebuyers can increase their chance of success
Mortgage insurance tax break extended
Lenders tighten guidelines
Back to the mortgage basics
When does it make sense to refinance?
Conforming loan combination may be best choice
Shopping for a mortgage is not easy
Loan pays off sooner without increasing payments