Financing Information
Welcome to my website. This web site was not only created to promote my real estate business, but also help educate those buying, selling, or maintaining a home.

I have taken the time to categorize some frequently requested topics. Please use my site to become informed about your real estate needs.

Mortgage Basics
Mortgage 101, Fixed or Adjustable?, Homeowner's Insurance
Your Down Payment
Accumulating a Down Payment, PMI/Mortgage Insurance, Investing the Down Payment
Fixed Mortgages
Fixed Rate Mortgages
Adjustable Mortgages
Adjustable Rate Mortgages (ARMs), Financial Impact of ARMs, Length of Ownership, Impact of Interest Rates, ARMs Changes and Caps, More About ARMs, Predicting Interest Rates
Other Mortgage Types
Balloon Loans, Hybrid Loans
Applying for a Mortgage
Loan Prequalification and Preapproval, Buying in December, Getting Your Credit Report, Mortgage Brokers, Locating a Lender, Traits of Good Lenders, Multiple Mortgage Applications
Common Problems
Appraisal Problems, Typical Documents, Credit Report Errors, List of Required Documents
Evaluating Mortgages
15 or 30 Year Terms , Understanding Points , Other Lenders Fees , Prepayment Penalties , Challenges with Co-ops
Tax Issues
Tax Benefits of Ownership, Property Taxes, Taxes and Profits, Required Tax Filings, Repairs versus Renovations
Reverse Mortgages
Reverse Mortgages Basics, Costs of Reverse Mortgages, Reverse Mortgage Payment Options