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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.

Best Places to Work

Exciting news!!! Bison Ventures has been honored as the 2023 Best Places to Work winner by The Phoenix Business Journal in the extra small company category. This recognition holds a …

CPI Report Recap and PPI Anticipation – A Bowl Game of Inflation Stats!

Hey friends, Hope this email finds you navigating the economic field like a seasoned quarterback! Just wanted to share some laughs and insights from the recent Consumer Price Index (CPI) …

Are Refis Making a Comeback?

A quick look at the markets for the week ending December 8, 2023 ‌  30 Year Fixed Mortgage Rate Movement Weakening demand spurred a 3.6% decline in factory orders in October, …

December 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 …

Powell and the Playoff

13-0 FSU gets bounced?!?! Happy December! In a week that felt like a college football playoff game, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell took to the field to address the economy, …

New Investment Property Loans

We hope you had a great Thanksgiving with family and friends. We are now offering second liens on rental properties; this gives you the ability to access equity in the …

Rates and Inventory Drive the Housing Market

A quick look at the markets for the week ending December 1, 2023 30 Year Fixed Mortgage Rate Movement The Fed’s preferred gauge of inflation, as measured by personal spending, …

New 2024 Loan limits – $766,550

Great news for buyers! As the Leaders in Informed Lending, we want to ensure you’re up to speed on the recently announced 2024 loan limits. If you have any questions …

Homebuyers Keep It All in the Family

Here’s this week’s quick look at the markets for the week ending November 17, 2023  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  30 Year Fixed Mortgage Rate Movement Consumer inflation came in better than …