Mortgage Glossary

Glossary of Terms Adjustable Rate Mortgage A mortgage loan were the interest rate adjusts periodically based on the changes of a specified index such as the one-year Treasury Bill or the LIBOR. Amortization The calculation of the amount of the installment payment it...

First Time Buyer Tips

When it comes to diving into home ownership for the first time, it can seem like there are so many things you just don\’t know. Whether you\’re getting advice from your real estate agent, your friends or your family, there are so many things that seem like...

Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy Disclosure (Protection of the Privacy of Personal Non-Public information) Respecting and protecting customer privacy is vital to us. By explaining our privacy policy to you, we trust that you will better understand how we keep our customer information...

Home Appraisal

What is the purpose of a home appraisal? A home appraisal is generally required by the lender in order to establish that the value of the home will be sufficient collateral for the amount of the loan. The appraisal fee is paid by the borrower after the borrower has...

Loan Process

Prequalification – Before starting to look at homes potential homebuyers, that need mortgage financing, should meet or speak with a mortgage broker/loan officer to review their  employment histories, verifiable recurring monthly incomes, credit histories/credit...