6 Selling Mistakes

by mcgeheeloanclosings | Mar 28, 2014 | Going To Market: | 0 Comments

If you’re selling, don’t do these things – take some notes from the video! 1. Don’t Sell Before The House Is Ready. If it doesn’t present well, it won’t sell well. 2. Don’t Over-Improve People buy houses in neighborhoods. If yours is so “improved” that it...

What Is An Appraisal?

by mcgeheeloanclosings | Mar 28, 2014 | Financing: | 0 Comments

Every house is unique; appraisers are trained and licensed for expertise in putting a value on properties. Appraisers don’t work for the buyer or the seller; their primary mission is actually to protect the lender who’s risking money against the home’s value....

What Does The Closing Process Involve When I Sell?

by mcgeheeloanclosings | Mar 28, 2014 | Sales Process: | 0 Comments

As this video explains, a signed sales contract doesn’t mean your house is sold. There are still financial, contractual and legal steps for both sides. The buyer has to get financing to meet the contract terms – which includes credit checks. The property...

What Steps Need To Be Taken To Secure A Loan?

by mcgeheeloanclosings | Jan 13, 2014 | Financing: | 0 Comments

You’ll see some pictures in this video to help you remember later, but the first step in securing a loan is to complete a loan application. To do so, you’ll need the following information. Pay stubs for the past 2-3 months. W-2 forms for the past 2 years....

What Is An Escrow Account? Do I Need One?

by mcgeheeloanclosings | Jan 13, 2014 | Title and Closing | 0 Comments

As we show you in this video, an escrow account is an account, established by your lender, to set aside a portion of your monthly mortgage payment to cover annual charges for homeowner’s insurance mortgage insurance (if applicable), and property taxes....

What Are Discount Points?

by mcgeheeloanclosings | Jan 13, 2014 | Mortgages: | 0 Comments

Discount points allow you to lower your interest rate. While this video simplifies things to help you remember, “points” are essentially prepaid interest with each point equaling 1% of the total loan amount. Generally, for each point paid on a 30-year mortgage...