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Frequently Asked Questions

Welcome to Mortgage 101. Whether you’re a first-timer or just need a refresher, we’ve got the home financing details you’re looking for. This list of FAQs has been curated by our team members, based on common recurring questions. For a deeper dive into the mortgage experience, check out the Informed Lending Blog posts below. Better yet, drop us a line or give us a call at 480-776-2954.

Activate: Feast Mode

Dear Fellow Butterballs, As we all prepare to strap into that Thanksgiving table, I wanted to share some financial news to spice up your holiday feast. Forget about turkey-induced tryptophan; …

Swift or Kelce? D’andre That Is!

Hey Financial Folk, Shake it off, shake it off! It’s your friendly finance guru, bringing you the juiciest market gossip. So, like, stocks and mortgage bonds are on a rollercoaster, …

Markets in a Minute

for the week ending November 10, 2023 THE ECONOMY HOUSING NEWS THE LAST WORD “When I was young, I observed that nine out of every ten things I did were …

Short Squeezing Into Daylight Savings

As daylight savings time has us all “springing forward” an hour (except for a couple of weird states), it’s the perfect time to shed some light on the recent happenings …

November Update Highlights

As always, we strive to inform our clients and partners with timely market data.  Here are the latest stats from our monthly Market Update with Tina Tamboer, Senior Analyst with …

HELOC Traffic

In the last few months, we have seen significant client interest in HELOCs, so it is an excellent time to revisit this topic and provide some updates.  I have been …

Embracing Your Inner Sarcasm

Dear Esteemed Recipients,We hope you’re all sitting on a mountain of cash because, according to the latest financial news, you should be able to grow your wealth faster than mold …

NEW! SOTO Home Tour

We are excited to announce the launch of the SOTO Home Tour! SOTO (South of Thomas) is an up-and-coming area that boasts charming homes dating back to the 40s, 50s, …