by Ed & Barbara Heiser | May 11, 2018 | Mortgage Programs
The VA Funding Fee is an essential component of the VA home loan program, and is a requirement of any Veteran taking advantage of this zero down payment government loan program. This fee ranges from 1.25% to 3.3% of the loan amount, depending upon the circumstances....
by Ed & Barbara Heiser | May 11, 2018 | Mortgage Rates
Many people believe that interest rates are simply set by lenders, but the reality is that mortgage rates are largely determined by what is known as the Secondary Market. The secondary market is comprised of investors who buy the loans made by banks, brokers, lenders,...
by Ed & Barbara Heiser | May 11, 2018 | Home Buying Process
A Home Owner Association (HOA) can have a huge impact on your life when you buy a home in a PUD (Planned Unit Development) or Condominium Project. According to Wikipedia: A homeowners’ association (abbrev. HOA) is an organization created by a real estate...
by Ed & Barbara Heiser | May 11, 2018 | Real Estate Appraisals
It’s obviously easier to picture the process of estimating value on an existing property in a neighborhood that has a history of home sales, but the task of determining the value on new construction projects does pose some challenges. Appraisals on homes that...
by Ed & Barbara Heiser | May 11, 2018 | Mortgage Rates
Simply checking online for today’s posted rate may not lead to your expected outcome due to the many factors that can cause each individual rate and closing cost scenario to fluctuate.We can preach communication, service and education all day long, but...
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