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A financial fallacy is permeating the industry, according to Jason Gosser and Steve Bighaus, part- ners of Team Gosser Bighuas at Guild Mortgage. “From my perspective, the current lending situation is fantastic,” Gos- ser says. “There is a myth that lending is difficult, but that is not the case,” he says, adding, “Lending is not difficult if you can verify assets and income.” Investors are being rewarded for their strong credit and financial standing with Team Gosser Bighaus Scores! Washington-based financial professionals are the go-team when investors need funding for investment properties . vantages that “Big Banks” can’t compete with. For one thing, many large financial institutions won’t lend to out of state inves- tors or they have strict guidelines, such as an investor has to live 100 miles from the cent guideline changes, no longer will an owner have to wait six months to get their money back when they purchase a property with their own funds. “Fannie Mae is realizing that investors can absorb the excess inventory,” Bighaus Thanks to the recent guideline changes, no longer will says. Gosser and Bighuas joined forces a few an owner have to wait six months to get their money back years ago. They say they compliment each when they purchased a property with their own funds. other because of their diverse backgrounds. Gosser, who had more experience with first time home buyers, blended well with Big- low interest rates in the lower to mid five subject property. huas and his expertise with investors. percent range. Because it’s a buyer’s mar- “Our services are very well rounded, “ The team is also excited about changing ket, investor activity is soaring, and Team legislature favoring investors. For example, Bighuas states. “We cover virtually every Gosser Bighuas has never been busier. The Fannie Mae recently released new guide- aspect of lending. Team is able to fund transactions in ten lines on cash out refinances for investment states. Currently, the largest level of activ- properties. Gosser says these new rules will — by Linda Pliagas ity for them is the Southeastern and West open the doors for a significant number of Coast markets. investors to re-coup their money when they For more information about financing an Bighaus says that working with Gosser purchase a property and for those who own owner-occupied or investment property, call Bighuas at Guild Mortgage has many ad- five or more properties. Thanks to the re- Team Gosser Bighuas call 425.412.5239 ClosingÊLoansÊ&ÊOpeningÊDoorsÊSinceÊ1960 WeÊspecializeÊin* ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊInvestmentÊProperties ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊUpÊtoÊ10ÊFinancedÊPropertiesÊAllowed ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊCreditÊScores,Ê620ÊorÊhigher ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊDirectÊFannieÊMaeÊServicer/Seller PleaseÊContactÊUsÊforÊMoreÊInformation Ph.Ê901.598.9458ÊÊÊEmail:ÊGosserBighaus@guildmortgage.netÊ Address:Ê3500-Ê188thÊStreetÊSW,Ê#121,ÊLynnwood,ÊWAÊÊ98037 StephenÊBighaus LoanÊOfficer RicÊJasonÊGosser LoanÊOfficer IndividualÊNMLSÊ#112825 TNÊMLOÊ#Ê57558 WAÊMLO-11285 IndividualÊNMLSÊ#Ê120413 TNÊMLOÊ#Ê57820 WAÊMLO-120413 WithÊGreatÊServiceÊ&ÊFASTÊAPPROVALS;ÊÊWeÕllÊtakeÊcareÊofÊyou!! *The Information contained herein shall not be construed as a guarantee of loan approval. All loan approvals are subject to Underwriter approval. Equal Housing Lender. Company NMLS# 3274. Branch NMLS# 37801. WA Branch CL-37801. TN Branch 4470-4315. Realty411Guide.com PAGE 13 • 2011 reWEALTHmag.com