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...
by Stephanie Crawford | Jun 12, 2015 | Featured, Home Buyer Info, Mortgage News, Nashville Condos & Lofts
Condo Financing Basics Buying a condo is quite different than buying a single family home – or even a townhouse. In this series, I’ve attempted to hit the highlights of things you should consider when purchasing a condominium in Nashville, TN. Please...
by Stephanie Crawford | Mar 29, 2015 | External Videos, Featured, Home Buyer Info, Mortgage News
No question is too small. Realtor.com has put together a great mortgage introduction video. You may have questions about down-payment. Lenders will offer you the best terms if you make a 20% down payment. However, most lending institutions have a mortgage options that...
by Stephanie Crawford | Feb 18, 2015 | Featured, Mortgage News
I recently had an interesting interaction with a potential buyer client. She was interested in using one of the USDA Rural Housing Loans for her home purchase because they still offer 100% financing (zero down payment), but she was interested in a home that was listed...
by Stephanie Crawford | Dec 5, 2014 | Featured, Mortgage News
For years the most you could finance conventionally in Nashville (without having to use a Jumbo loan product) was $417,000. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are both raising their limits for the mid-state area to $425,000 starting in 2015. This will include Davidson County...
