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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.

How to Turn $900K into $2.9M

Did you know 90% of the worlds millionaires built their wealth through investing in real estate?My borrower invested $86,000 into buying her first home three years ago.That home is now …

Into the Storm Podcast EP20

Relational Real Estate | John Angelo

Into the Storm Podcast EP19

Human Capital | Jenn Newman

February Update Highlights

Here are the highlights from Tina Tamboer’s presentation on February 2, 2023.  SUPPLY = 34% below normal DEMAND = 23% below normal WEEKLY ACCEPTED CONTRACTS = 1,981 last week; the …

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What is an FHA Mortgage?

An FHA loan is a mortgage insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). The FHA was created in 1934 as a result of the National Housing Act. This division of the government was …

Why Goldman Sachs is Wrong

At Bison Ventures, we believe in REAL DATA; not speculative nonsense! Liz Kleven, our resident expert on Maricopa County real estate statistics, debunks Goldman Sach’s projections for the Phoenix area.

Demystifying Loan Discount Points in Mortgage Lending

At Bison Ventures, we believe in informed mortgage lending. We understand that the process of securing a mortgage can be a bit daunting, especially when it comes to deciphering the …

January Update Highlights

Here are the highlights from Tina Tamboer’s presentation on January 5, 2023. SUPPLY = 28% below normal          ** but up 203% from December 2021 DEMAND = 36% below normal …