An extra precaution many of us take is getting our credit score to qualify for a more desired interest rate. Much like a sale price, the interest plays just as big of a role in the cost of your newly discovered house. An interest rate is a fee that you pay your bank, and the… Read More
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Here are 10 key questions we recommend that you ask when it comes to applying for a mortgage. These won’t ensure the best mortgage loan you can dream of, but these will help and ensure that you are getting the best deal out there. If you have already chosen your lender and are getting ready… Read More
Some lenders charge borrowers so-called “junk fees” such as application or administrative type charges. These aren’t really junk, just additional fixed fees a lender has the latitude to charge although not all do so. Applied less frequently and calculated as a percentage of a total loan amount, some lenders charge an upfront “origination fee” for… Read More
Visit www.SixStepsToAHomeLoan.com to download and enjoy, How to Get a Stellar Home Loan: Six Steps to the Best Mortgage at the Lowest Rate with the Fewest Headaches. With our friends at KTAR, Galaxy is posting a series of blogs to help borrowers understand lender fees, shop for a loan, and choose between a bank and a mortgage broker. Click here to… Read More
Jay Luber, president of Phoenix-based Galaxy Lending, is a veteran of Arizona’s mortgage market. His thoughts and advice for borrowers:… Read More
Homeowners in Arizona as well as Florida, Nevada and Michigan are especially hard hit and home values have fallen as much as fifty percent. Even though today’s interest rates are at a record low, some are unable to refinance their homes or reduce their monthly mortgage payments. To help homeowners reduce their mortgage costs through… Read More
