Bank Collapse—Surviving & Thriving in Uncertain Times
Alejandro Szita Alejandro Szita

Bank Collapse—Surviving & Thriving in Uncertain Times

I have been asked to write an article about the recent news involving the collapse and near collapse of certain banking institutions in the USA.

This is something I have resisted because I see that many journalists, economists and commentators are doing this, and I didn’t want to add to the noise with no solution.

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Podcast Interview—The Winners’ Ways
Alejandro Szita Alejandro Szita

Podcast Interview—The Winners’ Ways

Alejandro Szita is a Mortgage Expert For the Self Employed. He is the President of Prosperity Lending. Alejandro has worked his way up in this world. Originally from Chile, he specializes in helping the self-employed understand the mortgage market and access deals many brokers don’t even know exist. His results speak for themselves.

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Reverse Mortgage & Still Leave Your Home to an Heir?
Alejandro Szita Alejandro Szita

Reverse Mortgage & Still Leave Your Home to an Heir?

How could you take a reverse mortgage AND still leave your home to an heir?

The assumption is that if you do a reverse mortgage, then the equity is going to be consumed or eaten up by the interest and then there would be nothing left for your heirs. Worse, if the reverse mortgage eats up all the equity and then some, your heirs could be left with a debt.

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Podcast Interview—EGGS—The Podcast
Alejandro Szita Alejandro Szita

Podcast Interview—EGGS—The Podcast

Alejandro is a mortgage broker in California & Florida, and president of Prosperity Lending, a firm that specializes in servicing self-employed borrowers such as artists and small business owners.

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Podcast Interview—The Real Estate Law Podcast
Alejandro Szita Alejandro Szita

Podcast Interview—The Real Estate Law Podcast

If you're a self-employed entrepreneur, you know how difficult it can be for you to qualify for a mortgage. Lenders favor those with stable W-2 jobs even though many individuals with less regular income still can be excellent potential borrowers.

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Podcast Interview—The Icons of Real Estate Podcast
Alejandro Szita Alejandro Szita

Podcast Interview—The Icons of Real Estate Podcast

After gaining extensive experience as a real estate agent for over a decade, and working as a prominent commercial and luxury real estate broker, Alejandro Szita launched his own venture, which centers around real estate loans for business owners and creative entrepreneurs.

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Client Testimonial—Robert
Alejandro Szita Alejandro Szita

Client Testimonial—Robert

“Alejandro is friendly and professional, but what I like about him the most is his above-average communication. He keeps you up-to-date about proceedings and explains things in a transparent manner.“

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The Four Pillars of Real Estate Lending
Alejandro Szita Alejandro Szita

The Four Pillars of Real Estate Lending

Real Estate Lending is based on 4 pillars:

Income

Reserves

Credit

Collateral

Income is by far the most important factor, followed by Reserves (savings), while Collateral is not as significant. Credit sits in the middle.

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Podcast Interview—Your Lot and Parcel
Alejandro Szita Alejandro Szita

Podcast Interview—Your Lot and Parcel

Alejandro Szita is a licensed mortgage broker who specializes in serving business owners, artists, and entrepreneurs in CA and FL. In this episode, he explains why it is possible for the self-employed to secure a mortgage.

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Interest Rates Are Expected to Go Up This Year
Alejandro Szita Alejandro Szita

Interest Rates Are Expected to Go Up This Year

Sixteen years ago, back in 2007, I was new to the mortgage business. I sensed something was about to happen, but I didn't know what—and no matter how much I searched, I could not find anyone who could explain it.

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Loan Packaging
Alejandro Szita Alejandro Szita

Loan Packaging

I did a loan for an artist couple; they were successful and had each been in business for over 30 years, but they were having trouble getting the loan they needed.

They wanted a particular kind of loan which is interest only. After they told me their story and what they were looking to achieve, it made perfect sense.

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Client Testimonial—Mackenzie
Alejandro Szita Alejandro Szita

Client Testimonial—Mackenzie

“Alejandro was extremely professional. Everything was explained along the way, and he answered my questions quickly and in a way that I could understand. Additionally, he was very reassuring and never once made me worry that it would not be possible to do the loan.”

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The Zero Down Payment Option for Family Members
Alejandro Szita Alejandro Szita

The Zero Down Payment Option for Family Members

If you ever thought about purchasing a home as your primary residence from your parents or grandparents, cousins or in-laws, did you know that they could sell you the property for less than its Fair Market Value?

If you own a home, did you ever wish you could sell it to a family member and help them buy it? Even if you don’t personally have a lot of resources?

There is a little known method to accomplish these objectives which in the Lending World it is called “Gift of Equity.”

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Client Testimonial—Jonathan
Alejandro Szita Alejandro Szita

Client Testimonial—Jonathan

“As an accountant, I know about numbers, but I still had some questions when it came to the details of mortgages. Alejandro is very knowledgeable, and he was able to answer all my questions. He really makes sure that you understand what is happening, and that nothing is going over you head.”

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