by Chris Mason | Jun 10, 2021 | Resources
Word is out, the real estate market is smoking hot right now. This often leads to concern about appraisal issues. What if the appraisal comes in low? Do I really need to “make up the full difference” with cash? What if I don’t have an appraisal...
by Chris Mason | May 14, 2021 | Resources
This is an excellent question, and like many things when it comes to applying for a mortgage, it ties back to the events of 2008. In the fallout of that event, numerous things happened, including the passage of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection...
by Chris Mason | Mar 12, 2021 | Uncategorized
Early/mid 20s, “friendzone” dude, over the course of like 7 years, overcame her defenses and became her man.Reality TV, so they’re both physically attractive. She’s a personal trainer, he’s a basketball coach. Their parents are giving them a huge chunk of change, and...
by Chris Mason | Feb 5, 2021 | Q&A
The following came across my social media feed, on one of the mortgage loan originator groups, and I found it amusing: It sparks some obvious questions, the answers to which some might find useful. The most obvious being, “why would someone be told they have to get...
by Chris Mason | Apr 29, 2020 | Q&A
While processing your mortgage, we may from time to time use industry-internal language. We will generally explain what we mean when we use this terms; this is intended to be a reference if your memory is imperfect. Appraisal This is an independent third party...