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But what is it? IRS Form 4506T is the Request for Transcript of Tax Return.  This form is mainly used when you are applying for a mortgage.  It is a transcript summary of an individuals tax information to verify income the borrower stated on the loan application. Why is it used? Lenders use this...
01/18/2011
"I saw one unit closed with FHA financing in 2010 but now you are saying that I can't get FHA financing - why," I was asked this morning. Well - let's take a look... As of February 1st 2010 Spot Approvals (approvals on individual units) went away.  Now the whole project must be FHA approved in or...
01/17/2011
  Have you ever wondered what fees are included in the APR?  Well now you know!  FEES EXCLUDE FROM APR INCLUDE IN APR   (Not a prepaid finance charge) (Prepaid finance charge) Application Fee   X Appraisal Fee X   Assignment fee   X Assumption fee   X Attorney Fee (settlement)   X Attorney Fee (o...
01/16/2011
Look no further! Often I have clients ask me who I would recommend for custom painting or Faux finishing.  I have seen a lot of Faux finishes but none like the artwork of Decorative Artists, Sarah McAnemy and Rachel Linkey Rodriguez. I have personally hired them for my own home and can't count th...
01/15/2011
Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives Program - 3 Hours Legal Issues Credit In this class you will learn: What is HAFA (Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives)? What is HAMP (Home Affordable Modification Program)? What is HARP (Home Affordable Refinance Program)? What is HASP (Home Affordabl...
01/14/2011
Orange Grove Heights 3 bedroom home in Arcadia 4330 E Turney Ave Phoenix, AZ 85018 Orange Grove Heights 3 bedroom home in Arcadia Home   Photo Gallery   Virtual Tour   Property Map   Payment Info   Request Showing   Contact Me   Rosie Derryberry Office: 480-703-7673 Mobile: 480-703-7673 Website: ...
01/13/2011
 Arcadia Home for Sale located in 85018 4330 E Turney Ave Phoenix, AZ 85018 Arcadia home for sale located in 85018 Home   Photo Gallery   Virtual Tour   Property Map   Payment Info   Request Showing   Contact Me   Rosie Derryberry Office: 480-703-7673 Mobile: 480-703-7673 Website: Visit Website P...
01/13/2011
I often get asked by clients, "What/who would you recommend?"  Today - I would like to recommend JJ's Deli in Scottsdale, AZ.  (Northeast corner of Scottsdale Road and Pinnacle Peak).  What initially enticed my husband and I to visit this restaurant was the outdoor atmosphere.  Each morning the r...
01/12/2011
I often get asked what the maximum loan amount is in Maricopa County - here you go!  FHA Loan Limit = $346,250 Conventional Loan Limit = $417,000 VA Loan Limit = $417,000 (some counties allow for Jumbo VA loans but Maricopa does not so loan amount is limited to max of $417,000)
01/11/2011
FHA and VA Loans - What Realtors Need to Know - 3 Hours Legal Issues Credit Instructor: Dana Booth In this class we will: Dispel the FHA Myths Show the Advantages of FHA vs. Conventional Explain Mortgage Insurance Talk About Current Market Trends Cover the Unique Underwriting Guidelines of FHA Le...
01/10/2011
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