Christmas Tree Pickup Narberth residents can put their Christmas trees on the curb on Tuesdays nights in January. They will be collected with the regular Wednesday brush pickups in January. Lower Merion’s Shade Tree Division collects and mulches Christmas trees during the first two weeks in January on the regular refuse collection day. All ornaments, stands and other decorations must be removed. LM residents can also drop trees off themselves at the Public Works Complex located at 1300 N Woodbine Avenue in Penn Valley. Electronics Recycling
Congregation Beth Am Israel is having their 4th annual E-Cycle Event this Monday, January 18.
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There are plenty of local carry-out options to give you a night off from the kitchen for the holidays this year. Many offer options for a smaller number of guests, anticipating smaller gatherings this year. There are menus for Christmas Eve, Christmas day, and New Year's Eve. One place even offers a fun menu they call "The Jewish Christmas". If you want to cook yourself, there's also an option to order a special cut of meat. Whatever menu fits your needs, make sure to get your order in as soon as you know what you want. Once the restaurant reaches their prep capacity, they'll probably stop taking orders, even if that's before their originally planned deadline! Here are a few of the menus we've seen. We'll update as needed, and add new menus as we see them. Ryan Christopher's - Narberth Four-person Christmas meal to be picked up on the 24th. Order by Tuesday, December 22. Call (610) 664-9282 Pub of Penn Valley Christmas Eve or Christmas day dinners for four. Order early - Limited availability. Call 610-664-1901 McShea's - Narberth Order in advance. Christmas Day pickup is 11am-2pm. Contact: catering@mcsheas.com or 610-667-0510 The Bercy - Ardmore Pre-order dinner & pick up Christmas Eve! Reheating instructions will be provided. Call 609-870-3027 Ripplewood Whiskey and Craft - Ardmore The Ripplewood offers three holiday menus: - Christmas Classic - "Chef Biff’s favorite: Jewish Christmas" - New Years Eve Order by December 20. Call 610.486.7477 Carlino’s in Ardmore Carlino's has a whole holiday menu. Order by Thursday, December 17 for December 23 and 24 pickup. American Family Market - Narberth Paul Bovo, at the American Family Market (Haverford Ave in downtown Narberth), is your classic old-school butcher. The locals in-the-know rely on Paul for their holiday meats! Call his daughter, Gina, at 610-664-1648 to place your order. ![]() This rate sheet is from one of the local mortgage provider we work with, and is for informational purposes. Other providers may have different rates and different terms, so exercise your right to shop and compare.
A jumbo loan is one that exceeds the limits for conforming loans set by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). These conforming loans are those that can be serviced by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Because a jumbo loan exceeds these limits, it's also called a non-conforming loan.
To get one of these large mortgages, you'll probably have to jump through more hoops. For instance, you'll need to show you have a jumbo-sized salary and that you've saved a larger down payment, as a percentage of the total amount financed, than is required for a regular or conforming loan. Depending on other factors, it's not uncommon for lenders to require a 20 percent down payment for a jumbo, compared with as little as 5 percent--or sometimes less--for a conforming loan. Conforming loans are generally sold to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, which means that they must adhere to the limits and requirements set by these government-sponsored enterprises. Jumbo loans, on the other hand, are not, and can be obtained through private lenders. Jumbo loans may be a good option for you if you need a larger loan than the local limit for conforming loans and don’t have the cash flow to put down a larger down payment. An added benefit of this mortgage option is that there’s no mortgage insurance requirement. However, because this loan may come at a higher risk to the lender, it typically has slightly stricter qualification requirements than typical conforming loans that possess lower limits. The 2021 loan limit on conforming loans is $548,250 in most areas and $822,375 in high-cost areas. For borrowers interested in purchasing more expensive properties, jumbo loans are a valuable alternative. Jumbo Loan On A Home PurchaseIf you’re buying a one-unit primary property with a loan amount of up to $1 million, you’ll need to have a minimum median FICO® Score of 700 and a minimum down payment of 20%. The maximum debt-to-income ratio – which compares your minimum monthly installment and revolving debt payments to monthly income – must be no higher than 43%. If the primary residence has more than one unit or the loan amount is higher than $1 million, you’ll have slightly different credit score requirements, and you’ll need to make a higher down payment – up to 40%, depending on the loan amount and type of occupancy. Rate Or Term Refinance On A Jumbo Loan If you plan on doing a rate or term refinance on a jumbo loan, you’ll need to have a minimum FICO® Score of 700 and a maximum DTI of 43%. The amount of equity you’re required to have in the home to refinance will depend on the loan amount. For a loan amount of up to $1 million, you must have at least 20% equity in your home. For loan amounts up to $2 million, you’ll need to have more equity in the home (up to 40%). Jumbo Loan Rates Because there’s greater risk involved in lending large amounts of money, jumbo loans typically carry higher interest rates than conforming loans. However, jumbo loan rates can vary dramatically, depending on your lender, finances and down payment. When mortgages are viewed as involving less risk, lenders may choose to offer rates that are in-line or even lower than conforming loan rates. This info is from a longer article at: https://www.quickenloans.com/learn/jumbo-loan |
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