by cambridgetitle | Jan 13, 2014 | Financing:
Watch this video and take a few notes! First, devise a checklist for the information from each lending institution. You should include: the company’s name and basic information the type of mortgage minimum down payment required interest rate and points...
by cambridgetitle | Jan 13, 2014 | Financing:
A loan estimate lists your loan terms projected payments, costs at closing measures for comparison, including Annual Percentage Rate and Total Interest Percentage and other considerations that lender may apply to this loan application. Each lender must supply a...
by cambridgetitle | Jan 13, 2014 | Title and Closing
For most real estate loans, you will receive a Closing Disclosure 3 business days before loan consummation – which frequently happens at the closing meeting. At the meeting itself you should receive a copy of your Mortgage Note – your obligation to repay- your...
by cambridgetitle | Jan 13, 2014 | Mortgages:
This video tells you about it all. PMI stands for Private Mortgage Insurance or Insurer. These are privately-owned companies that provide mortgage insurance. They offer both standard and special affordable programs for borrowers. These companies provide...
by cambridgetitle | Jan 13, 2014 | Federal Programs
The video puts this in more visual terms, but 203(b) is the most commonly used FHA program. It offers a low down payment, flexible qualifying guidelines limited lender’s fees, and a maximum loan amount. 203(k) loans enable homebuyers to finance both the...
by cambridgetitle | Jan 13, 2014 | Going To Market:
While this video simplifies things to help you remember: your aim is to get the best price AND terms in your market during the period you’re selling. Market conditions interest rates and competition all matter. The price you want, and the price a buyer will pay...
by cambridgetitle | Jan 13, 2014 | Going To Market:
As you’ll see in the video, every home and market is a unique situation. Good marketing plans are specific to both. But every plan will include: Preparation Pricing and Marketing Activities. Preparation takes time – typically, months. Homes must be in...
by cambridgetitle | Jan 13, 2014 | Mortgages:
Like the video shows, mortgage insurance is a policy that protects lenders against some or most of the losses that result from defaults on home mortgages. Like home or auto insurance, mortgage insurance requires payment of a premium, is for protection against...
by cambridgetitle | Jan 13, 2014 | Sales Process:
Buyers generally seek the least expensive home in the best neighborhood they can handle. Like the guy in the video says, you want to present a home that fits in the neighborhood but doesn’t stand out too much. For example if neighbors are all 4 bedrooms, 3...
by cambridgetitle | Jan 13, 2014 | Sales Process:
Well, as this story shows, there’s more to an offer than the price tag. Factors you should consider: Is this offer at, near or above my asking price? Are there clauses and additions in their offer that change the terms and final price substantially? How long...
