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FHA Myths: 5 Common Misconceptions About FHA Loans

by Athena Paquette | August 21, 2026 | Blog, Home Buyers, Home Owners | 0 Comments

FHA is one of the most powerful loan programs available, but it is also one of the most misunderstood. Old information from decades ago still influences conversations today—from real estate agents and sellers to hopeful homebuyers. Let’s clear up some of the biggest...
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VantageScore® vs. FICO® Score: What’s the Difference?

by Athena Paquette | August 21, 2026 | Blog, Home Buyers, Home Owners | 0 Comments

If you have ever checked your credit score and then had a lender tell you that your mortgage credit score is different, you may have wondered: Which score is correct?   The answer is: both scores can be correct.   This occurs because the consumer score you get may be...
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Is a Reverse Mortgage Right for You or Someone You Know?

by Athena Paquette | August 21, 2026 | Blog, Home Buyers, Home Owners | 0 Comments

As the cost of living continues to rise, managing expenses on a fixed retirement income can become challenging. When your income is relatively stable but everyday costs continue to increase, you may start looking for other ways to create additional cash flow.   One...
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Points or No Points: Which Is Right for You?

by Athena Paquette | August 21, 2026 | Blog, Home Buyers, Home Owners | 0 Comments

When you’re getting a mortgage, one of the questions that often comes up is whether you should pay points to get a lower interest rate—or take a higher rate and pay no points.   The answer depends on your situation, your plans for the property, and how long you expect...
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I’m a mortgage broker, financial advocate, and consultant conveniently located in Torrance, California.  I have over 30 years in the mortgage brokerage business, and I’m a property investor who’s owned and managed apartment buildings since my 20’s. I have an insider’s perspective when it comes to buying property, managing from afar and finding the best debt to finance properties of all types loans.

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Athena is incredibly knowledgeable in the field of finance, lending and wealth management.  I have worked with Athena for well over 15 years now and she never ceases to amaze me with her abilities.  I am usually very hesitant to refer or recommend anything these days, which is NOT the case with Athena; her work ethic and integrity coupled with her knowledge is a powerful winning combo that can only serve her clients well with awesome results!!
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No Big News in Economics This Week

No Big News in Economics This Week

by Athena Paquette | Apr 9, 2016 | Blog, Home Owners, Investors, Realtors

Not a lot of news this week, but interest rates slid down .125% in most categories. Jobless claims for the week were down a bit, and the ISM came in with a  strong number. That didn’t move the markets, so we are in wait and see mode.
You Can Fix Your Credit Score

You Can Fix Your Credit Score

by Athena Paquette | Apr 9, 2016 | Blog, Home Owners, Investors, Realtors

Client who was referred by 2 different people at work called me after 1 year of fixing his credit. I had given him 6 items to work on, on 3/3/15. This week he called and said he thought he was ready. His 548 middle credit score from last year is now 698; in fact 1...
Two Ways to Avoid PMI. This Answer May Surprise You

Two Ways to Avoid PMI. This Answer May Surprise You

by Athena Paquette | Apr 9, 2016 | Blog, Home Owners, Investors, Realtors

If you have less than 20% down, you have to pay PMI. FALSE. There are 2 ways to avoid PMI. One is to do what we called tandem financing or a “piggyback loan.” The first bigger loan is 80% of the price of the home, as if you have 20% down. Then we give you a second...
Normal News in the Economic World

Normal News in the Economic World

by Athena Paquette | Apr 2, 2016 | Blog, Home Owners, Investors, Realtors

This week’s economic news was fairly bland and therefore rates stayed the same.  The biggest news of the month is usually the jobs report. The consensus was that the non-farm payroll numbers would be 200,000 and the number came in at 215,000. Average hourly earnings...
No Big News in Economics This Week

Investing Out of State Pays Off Big!

by Athena Paquette | Apr 2, 2016 | Blog, Home Owners, Investors, Realtors

One of my investor clients who got tired of bidding against all cash offers here in California came to me a few months ago and asked me for coaching on where to invest. I shared an area of Florida that I am investing in. I also told her that she needed to know her...
Two Ways to Avoid PMI. This Answer May Surprise You

Can People on Disability Get a Loan?

by Athena Paquette | Apr 2, 2016 | Blog, Home Owners, Investors, Realtors

Can a person on disability qualify for a home loan? You betcha! I received a call today from a lady who was referred by her sister, a long-time fan of mine who refers at least 2 people per year to me for new loans or refinance loans. This lady had gone to her local...
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