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Rate vs fees – how should you pay the bank?

2022-07-06T23:21:20+00:00

Let’s get something out of the way upfront – mortgage lenders are NOT non-profit in nature. While not all banks / lenders offer the same pricing (or have a similar [...]

Rate vs fees – how should you pay the bank?2022-07-06T23:21:20+00:00

YOU’VE GOT LOTS OF EQUITY: NOW WHAT?

2022-06-15T23:42:39+00:00

While our government is pushing mortgage rates up in the hopes of slowing down the US economy to stem the recent rise in the cost of everything from milk to [...]

YOU’VE GOT LOTS OF EQUITY: NOW WHAT?2022-06-15T23:42:39+00:00

The Upfront Cost of Buying a Home (And Planning Accordingly)

2022-06-10T22:18:30+00:00

When it comes to buying your first home, two questions typically surface: “how much do I need for the down payment?”, and “how much can I afford per month?”. Many [...]

The Upfront Cost of Buying a Home (And Planning Accordingly)2022-06-10T22:18:30+00:00

You Have The Power

2022-05-03T20:00:12+00:00

In the Universe of superheroes like Spiderman and Captain America, the characters all have a superpower that allows them to rescue the innocent, fight evil and prevent catastrophes from destroying [...]

You Have The Power2022-05-03T20:00:12+00:00

Smart mortgage solutions for self employed borrowers

2022-05-03T19:59:43+00:00

Should I take all of my allowable expense deductions on this year’s tax returns or should I show more income so that I can qualify for the mortgage that I [...]

Smart mortgage solutions for self employed borrowers2022-05-03T19:59:43+00:00

HAVE YOU GOT THE SELLER’S MARKET BLUES?

2022-04-21T18:17:41+00:00

A Loan Officer’s Advice to Frustrated Home Shoppers Have you tried buying a house lately?  If you have, you are probably somewhere between frustrated and angry with how your offer [...]

HAVE YOU GOT THE SELLER’S MARKET BLUES?2022-04-21T18:17:41+00:00

Extended Mortgage Rate Locks

2022-04-21T17:37:14+00:00

Extended Mortgage Interest Rate Locks are a hot topic, Especially if the buyer is waiting for a new home to be finished. Many families who started new home construction last [...]

Extended Mortgage Rate Locks2022-04-21T17:37:14+00:00

V.I.P. Mortgage, Inc. is named the Best Place to Work by Phoenix Business Journal for the 5th Straight Year

2021-12-16T21:40:01+00:00

Scottsdale, AZ – For the 5th consecutive year, V.I.P. Mortgage, Inc. was named the Best Place to Work by the Phoenix Business Journal, large company category, during a luncheon at [...]

V.I.P. Mortgage, Inc. is named the Best Place to Work by Phoenix Business Journal for the 5th Straight Year2021-12-16T21:40:01+00:00