Gilbert AZ Mortgage Blog

FICO Credit Score: How to Improve It Quickly

July 14, 2010

When it comes time to plan for buying a house, a good credit score and healthy report can mean a world of difference.

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Mortgage Rates Hit New Lows Again

July 11, 2010

Mortgage rates have hit record lows again this week.

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Meritage Energy-Efficient Subdivision Opens in Gilbert

July 8, 2010

Meritage homes officially opened its first energy-efficient subdivision to the public in Gilbert aiming to cut 80% of the energy costs seen in standard homes.

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Tax Credit Closing Deadline Extended

July 4, 2010

The proposed 90-day tax credit extension has been approved unanimously by Congress.

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Getting A VA Streamline – What Should You Know?

June 23, 2010

Learn the basics qualification requirements of the VA Streamline refinance mortgage. This loan is also known as the IRRRL – Interest Rate Reduction Refinancing Loan.

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Valley Foreclosures Down in May

June 10, 2010

A new Arizona State University report shows that Valley foreclosures were down last month.

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Freddie Mac: Mortgage Rates Drop to 4.84%

June 4, 2010

Mortgage rates recently fell to 4.84% according to the Phoenix Business Journal likely in response to the continuing downward spiral of the European financial market and the U.S. shifting of stocks. This concludes 6 weeks of lowering rates on mortgages. In the week ending May 20, rates were down as indicated by Freddie Mac: 30-year [...]

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Many Home Owners Loan Modifications are Delayed

May 20, 2010

According to the Arizona Republic, the federal mortgage aid program called the Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP) has not provided as much help to homeowners as it originally promised. This program, originally implemented 15 months ago, has been a disappointment to many phoenix area homeowners. To even qualify for the program, homeowners must endure excessive amounts of paperwork, and [...]

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Short Sales on Luxury Homes Increase

May 19, 2010

In the past few months, the housing market has seen an increase luxury home short sales. Houses priced in the million dollar range are being put on the market all over the valley. This trend it attributed to the emphasis that realtors are putting on short sales being a great alternative to foreclosure. During a [...]

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