Understanding Your Loan: Closing Disclosure Page 1

by | Mar 10, 2020 | TRID

The first page of your Closing Disclosure documents: The Loan Amount – the total you will actually borrow The Interest Rate – which does NOT include the fees factored into the APR on Page 5 If this loan has a penalty for pre-payment or includes a balloon...

When Do I Get My Loan Closing Disclosure?

by | Mar 10, 2020 | TRID

If an eligible loan proceeds from Estimate to closing, creditors must provide a Closing Disclosure form documenting the actual transaction terms and costs THREE business days before consummation. It must be in writing, whether paper or digital, and disclose ONLY the...

Which Square Footage Figure Should I Use?

by | Mar 10, 2020 | Going To Market:

Home size is one of the key figures used in comparisons. But you may have different measurements to choose from,  as you’ll learn in this video, including builder, appraiser, tax records and possibly owner records. Which one is right, and which one is...

6 Selling Mistakes

by | Mar 10, 2020 | Going To Market:

If you’re selling, don’t do these things – take some notes from the video! 1. Don’t Sell Before The House Is Ready. If it doesn’t present well, it won’t sell well. 2. Don’t Over-Improve People buy houses in neighborhoods. If...

What Is An Appraisal?

by | Mar 10, 2020 | Financing:

Every house is unique; appraisers are trained and licensed for expertise in putting a value on properties. Appraisers don’t work for the buyer or the seller;  their primary mission is actually to protect the lender who’s risking money against the...

What Does The Closing Process Involve When I Sell?

by | Mar 10, 2020 | Sales Process:

As this video explains, a signed sales contract doesn’t mean your house is sold. There are still financial, contractual and legal steps for both sides. The buyer has to get financing to meet the contract terms – which includes credit checks. The property...

What Happens After I’ve Applied For My Loan?

by | Mar 10, 2020 | Financing:

Once you’ve supplied the 6 required piece of information and included any other information the lender deemed necessary, you’ll receive a Loan Estimate within 3 business days. Once all the information has been verified IF the loan is approved the lender...

How Can I Find Out About Schools & Community Resources?

by | Mar 10, 2020 | Finding:

The video puts this in more visual terms, but basically, contact the local Chamber of Commerce for promotional literature or talk to your real estate agent about welcome kits, maps, and other information. You can get information about school systems by contacting the...