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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.

From Hardship to Heavy Hitter | Carin Nguyen | EP33

Enduring a difficult childhood in South Phoenix with drug-addicted parents, young Carin Nguyen moved schools frequently due to an unstable home environment and was bullied for being white in predominantly …

Markets in a Minute – Home prices move up despite higher rates

For the Week Ending August 25, 2023 THE ECONOMY HOUSING NEWS THE LAST WORD “The bad news is time flies. The good news is you’re the pilot.”Michael Altshuler

Welcome Juliette Cossey, Loan Officer

We have a new member of the Bison Ventures Herd! Juliette Cossey, aka “Mortgage Barbie,” has been in the industry for over five years, diving in immediately following her graduation …

Resilience in Transition

As the fall season approaches, a significant economic transition is on the horizon—one that holds both challenges and opportunities for American households and the broader economy. The resumption of student …

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Consumer Credit Card Debt

We are constantly researching economic conditions to find information that could be valuable for you. Being an Informed Lender means being committed to thoroughly educating our clients. The topic of …

Welcome Bridget Valenciano, Senior Loan Officer

More remarkable news from The Herd! We’re thrilled to welcome Bridget Valenciano, our newest veteran loan officer at Bison Ventures. With years of mortgage experience and a passion for helping …

Coming Out on the Other Side | Ashley Jewett | EP32

Ashley Jewett, REALTOR® joins us in our latest episode to break down: You can follow Ashley @ashleyjewett_ Send this to a friend who you think would benefit from listening to this …

August Update Highlights

Supply 51% below normal, and dropping           * our active supply is down 37% from this week last year Demand 22% below normal, and dropping as seasonally normal New Listings the …

Liz Kleven

Loan Officer & Experience Manager | NMLS ID 1600335 Introducing Liz Kleven, Bison Ventures Loan Officer & Experience Manager. She started with Stuart and Ryan nearly seven years ago and …