Karen Jones is a Licensed Mortgage Loan Officer (NMLS 307015) located in Phoenix and serving Arizona families with their home lending needs. As a Banker of over 32 years, Karen is dedicated in ensuring that her clients are well educated and prepared for their new home purchase. Learn more about our 100% Financing programs and obtain your Underwriting Credit […]
VA Loans: Making a Home for the Brave Possible
August 30, 2018 by ·
Since the creation of the Veterans Affairs (VA) Home Loans Program, over 22 million veterans have achieved the American Dream of homeownership. Many veterans do not know the details of the program and therefore do not take advantage of the benefits available to them. If you are a veteran or you know someone who is, here is a […]
4 Steps to Follow When Presenting an Offer in Today’s Market
August 20, 2018 by ·
So, you’ve been searching for that perfect house to call a ‘home,’ and you’ve finally found it! The price is right, and in such a competitive market, you want to make sure that you make a great offer so that you can guarantee that your dream of making this house yours comes true! Below are 4 […]
Home Inspections: What to Expect- Are they Necessary?
August 15, 2018 by ·
So you made an offer, it was accepted, and now your next task is to have the home inspected prior to closing. Oftentimes, agents make your offer contingent on a clean home inspection. This contingency allows you to renegotiate the price you paid for the home, ask the sellers to cover repairs, or even, in some […]
Protecting Your Credit Score is a Priority During Divorce
August 10, 2018 by ·
A divorce can certainly take a toll on a person emotionally, but it can also wreak havoc on a persons’ finances. For instance, your household income may be going from two people working to just a single income. And if one spouse refuses to pay their share of the bills while the divorce is ongoing, this can […]
Ensure Your Offer is Taken Seriously with PYT
August 5, 2018 by ·
In many markets across the country, the number of buyers searching for their dream homes greatly outnumbers the number of homes for sale. This has led to a competitive marketplace where buyers often need to stand out. One way to show you are serious about buying your dream home is to prepare for your home loan and […]
A Message for Millennials
July 30, 2018 by ·
There are many millennials that are considering purchasing their own place and there are good reasons for why they would want to do just that. Overall family wealth is just one of the reasons why. Did you know that there are loan programs that assist with down payment needs as well as 100% financing programs […]
Credit Scoring Models- FICO (Fair Isaac) to Vantage
July 25, 2018 by ·
Credit scoring started in the late 1950’s to support lending decisions in large department stores. The concept was revolutionary and by the end of the 1970’s most of the nation’s largest commercial banks, finance companies, and credit card issuers used credit scoring. It became widely accepted once Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac fully endorsed the […]
