More Listing Agents Performing “Sniff Test” on Mortgage Originators

May 21, 2012 by +

I’m noticing that more listing agents are performing, what I like to call, “sniff test” to check out the lender who...

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Seattle Bidding Wars: What You Need to Know to Help “Win” Your Home

Apr 24, 2012 by +

I’m noticing more “bidding wars” on new listings in the greater Seattle-Bellevue area. Because of the lack of...

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What Do You Need for a Preapproval?

Feb 16, 2012 by +

If you’re considering buying a home, many real estate agents and/or sellers will require a preapproval letter. A preapproval...

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How Much Info can my Mortgage Orignator Share with my Real Estate Agent?

Jan 25, 2011 by +

I received this question a while ago from one of my subscribers: As a lender, is it ethical to deny someone for a loan and then...

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FHA Financing Not Available on a Listing? BIG MISTAKE

Apr 25, 2010 by +

Someone recently landed on my blog by entering the phrase: Why are so many homes not FHA approved? It's an interesting...

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What Should a Preapproval Letter Contain?

Apr 21, 2010 by +

This isn’t the first time I’ve written about preapproval letters at The Mortgage Porter…however it has been a while...

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