The Escrow Process
After all of the contingencies have been removed or satisfied, your loan has been finally [...]
Closing Costs
Below are some of the costs you may incur. Some are one-time fees, while others [...]
Buyer Disclosures 101
During the escrow process, you will be informed of specialized conditions that affect the home [...]
The Sale Process
While there’s no such thing as a typical homesale – each has a character and [...]
Your Rights As A Consumer
In addition to the right to view your credit report and know your FICO score, [...]
The Home Loan Underwriter
When your loan is submitted for underwriting, it goes directly into the hands of an [...]
Home Loan Applications
Once you have selected the type of loan you prefer and qualify for, the lender [...]
Adjustable Rate Mortgages
Adjustable Rate Mortgages (ARMs) are attractive to many homebuyers for one reason: lower payments in [...]
Choosing A Mortgage
While there seem to be hundreds of different mortgages available, they all fall into a [...]
What Is A Mortgage?
Unless you’re planning to make an all-cash purchase (in which case you’ll be a very [...]