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Listing agents often ask me how to vet the buyer and his or her lender, so I put together a short list of questions I would recommend asking the lender when you receive an offer.
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Credit union members will see several benefits when using the services of credit union mortgage lending, when compared to traditional banking institutions.
Nearly every mortgage application requires a home appraisal by the lender as part of the underwriting process. Ideally, the lender wants to see an appraised value that’s equal to or greater than the price agreed upon by the buyer and the seller, but sometimes the appraisal comes in lower. In those s
You’ve finally decided to put down some roots and purchase a home. It may be a big house with a white picket fence, a fixer-upper in the suburbs, or a condo in the city. Regardless, this purchase is one of the most significant financial decisions you’ll make in your lifetime. To finance your dream home,
After a mortgage application has left the hands of the processor, it moves to the desk of the underwriter. The underwriter acts as a gatekeeper in the loan approval process. When purchasing a home, the loan cannot close or be funded without the approval of an underwriter.<br>Mortgage loan approval i
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Pay no attention to those stories about "Shadow Inventory"! Apparently that has all been soaked up. Or, at least, builders and the NAR would like to believe that. It is hard to pick the top or bottom of any market, but it is hard to argue that housing prices...
4 Tips to help Realtors prepare buyers/properties for the mortgage process and ensure that all critical information is promptly relayed to the lender.
It might be common practice, however, we will tell you why you should exercise caution when transferring title of real property to an inter vivos trust.
Even in the midst of a ‘Sellers’ Market’, putting your home up for sale can be a daunting task. Chances are your home already has some great features you can highlight. However, making small upgrades and improvements will usually get your home sold faster and increase the value. To make things more simple, we’ve compiled the …
An appraisal is an important part of any real estate transaction. It helps the seller determine an asking price, and helps the buyer's lender determine a maximum loan amount.
Once you are under contract, the buyer’s lender will send out an appraiser to make sure the purchase price is in line with the property’s value. Appraisals help guide mortgage terms. The appraised value of a home is an important factor in th...
Real estate is an awesome asset class, but can also be a hassle. Private lending and crowdfunding let you get into the game without the headaches.
Don't be taken advantage of! A mortgage is a massive time and monetary commitment, so make sure you do your due diligence.
They're not for everyone, but they can help ease cash flow.