by Ed & Barbara Heiser | Sep 29, 2018 | Home Buying Process, Mortgage Approval Process, Mortgage Closing Costs, Mortgage Payments, Mortgage Programs, Mortgage Rates
The following chart is provided as a summary of the basic qualifying features of the most popular Arizona Down Payment Assistance programs. These programs are made available to help responsible Arizona home buyers who struggle to save for a down payment buy a home...
by Ed & Barbara Heiser | May 11, 2018 | Real Estate Appraisals
Most people are surprised to learn what appraisers actually look at when determining the value of a real estate property. A common misconception homeowners generally have is that the value of their home is determined after the appraiser has completed their physical...
by Ed & Barbara Heiser | May 11, 2018 | Mortgage Closing Costs
Hey, I gave my real estate agent a $5000 Earnest Money Deposit check… Where does that money go? A basic and very obvious question that most First-Time home Buyers ask once their purchase contract gets accepted. According to Wikipedia: Earnest Money – an...
by Ed & Barbara Heiser | May 11, 2018 | Home Buying Process
Buying a home versus renting is a big decision that takes careful consideration. While there are several biased sources that can make arguments for or against owning a home, we’ve found that most home buyers base their ultimate decision on emotion. Yes, there...
by Ed & Barbara Heiser | May 11, 2018 | Mortgage Closing Costs
By including title insurance when purchasing property, your title insurer takes on accountability for legal expenses to defend your property title, should it ever be challenged. Many different occurrences can come into play to warrant the need for title insurance. The...
by Ed & Barbara Heiser | May 11, 2018 | Mortgage Programs
* Disclaimer – all information in this article is accurate as of the date this article was written * The FHA Mortgage Insurance Premium is an important part of every FHA loan. There are actually two types of Mortgage Insurance Premiums associated with FHA loans: 1. ...
by Ed & Barbara Heiser | May 11, 2018 | Home Buying Process
Getting a new mortgage for a First-Time Home Buyer can be a little overwhelming with all of the important details, guidelines and potential speed bumps. Since there are so many rules and steps to follow, here is a simple list of Do’s and Don’ts to keep in...
by Ed & Barbara Heiser | May 11, 2018 | Refinance Process
For homeowners interested in making some property improvements without tapping into their savings or investment accounts, the two main options are to either take out a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), or do a cash-out refinance. According To Wikipedia: A home...
by Ed & Barbara Heiser | May 11, 2018 | Refinance Process
Calculating the net benefit of refinancing can be a challenging task if you do not understand what to calculate. We are going to focus on the net benefits of refinancing from the standpoint of lowering your interest rate. Although there are several reasons to...
by Ed & Barbara Heiser | May 11, 2018 | Real Estate Appraisals
Why is there such a difference between what my appraised value is and the price similar homes are selling for on my street? It’s a great question, and you don’t have to be a mortgage professional or a real estate agent to understand the answer. The distinction lies in...
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