by Stephanie Crawford | Oct 7, 2019 | Home Buyer Info, Home Seller Info, Mortgage News
When you are a seller or a listing agent for a property, there are pros and cons to receiving an offer that includes FHA financing. Since the Great Recession, most listing agents have been displeased to see FHA offers. There are many reasons for this. One is that FHA...
by Stephanie Crawford | Dec 4, 2018 | Home Buyer Info, Mortgage News
FirstBank “We highly recommend chatting with a mortgage broker in earnest before beginning your home search. Don’t spin your wheels unnecessarily – start from a place of confidence. With a pre-approval letter in hand, you’ll come to...
by Stephanie Crawford | Nov 9, 2018 | Featured, Home Buyer Info, Mortgage News, Nashville Condos & Lofts
[Updated November 2018] Many buyers don’t know that buying a condo is unlike buying a single family home. Banks have different rules when financing condo units. It isn’t just about the Buyer and their qualifications; it’s also about the Building....
by Stephanie Crawford | Feb 8, 2016 | Featured, Mortgage News
Applying for a mortgage in post-recession America will be a bit more challenging than you might image. Getting a conditional pre-approval based on application and credit score is only the start of a rather involved process. All lenders are different in their document...
by Stephanie Crawford | Feb 7, 2016 | Featured, Home Buyer Info, Mortgage News
…. competitive. End of blog post. Seriously though. It’s winter. It’s cold. And the market is hot as July. Here are some stats I found over at Redfin. Right now, Nashville homes are typically selling at over 98% of list price....
by Stephanie Crawford | Jun 15, 2015 | Featured, Mortgage News
Balloon mortgages can be a smart financial instrument for savvy investors, but they are not without their risks. A balloon mortgage differs from a traditional mortgage in that it typically offers a low initial interest rate, usually for 5 to 7 years, at the end of...
