by Sarah Pasik | Oct 20, 2022 | Loan Program Resources
What Are My Mortgage Options? Common Loan Products You may have heard of these common loan programs: Conventional, VA, FHA, USDA, ARM (Adjustable Rate Mortgage), and Jumbo…but what do they mean? Conventional The conventional mortgage is the most commonly used loan...
by Sarah Pasik | Oct 20, 2022 | The Mortgage Process
Understanding Home Appraisals What is a Home Appraisal? An appraisal is the estimated value of a property determined by a qualified appraiser. An appraiser will give an opinion of the property’s fair market value based on their knowledge, experience, and the...
by Sarah Pasik | Oct 20, 2022 | The Mortgage Process
How To Choose The Right Loan Officer For You Character Traits According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, they are normally responsible for contacting companies inquiring about loan needs, meeting with loan applicants to gather personal information, obtaining and...
by Sarah Pasik | Oct 20, 2022 | The Mortgage Process
Top 10 Dos and Don’ts During the Loan Process What Not To Do: Z Don't Apply for New Credit of Any Kind If you receive invitations to apply for new lines of credit, don’t respond. If you do, that company will pull your credit report and this will have an adverse effect...
by Sarah Pasik | Oct 20, 2022 | Preparing to Purchase a Home
Understanding The Mortgage Process Step 1: Start Early The first thing that you need to do when you have decided to purchase a home is determining the negotiables and non-negotiables involving where you will reside and start your research. What do you want in the...
