What Do I Get At Closing?
For most real estate loans, you will receive a Closing Disclosure 3 business days before loan consummation –
which frequently happens at the closing meeting.
At the meeting itself you should receive a copy of your Mortgage Note –
your obligation to repa...
What Is The Best Way To Compare Loan Terms Between Lenders?
Watch this video and take a few notes!
First, devise a checklist for the information from each lending institution. You should include:
the company's name and basic information
the type of mortgage
minimum down payment required
How Can I Improve My Home’s Value?
Buyers generally seek the least expensive home in the best neighborhood they can handle. Like the guy in the video says, you want to present a home that fits in the neighborhood but doesn’t stand out too much.
For example if neighbors are all 4 bedrooms, 3 bath...
What Is Mortgage Insurance?
Like the video shows, mortgage insurance is a policy that protects lenders against some or most of the losses that result from defaults on home mortgages. Like home or auto insurance, mortgage insurance requires payment of a premium, is for protection against loss...
Why Use A REALTOR®
A state license is required to sell real estate. But roughly half of those licensed take the additional step of becoming a REALTOR®.
As we show you in this video, only members of the National Association of Realtors - NAR - are entitled to use that registered ...
What Details Can I Ask Brokers In Advance?
This video tells you what any real estate professional would tell you. Ask them:
How long do homes in my neighborhood currently stay on the market?
How would you price my home?
What data did you use to arrive at that price?