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Mortgage Prequalification: North Scottsdale, Silverleaf and DC Ranch Arizona home buying, real estate listings, and homes for sale in Maricopa County, AZ

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Don't Go Shopping for a New Home Before You Know Exactly How Much You Can Spend!

You might have an idea of the loan payment and mortgage you can afford. But will the bank feel otherwise? It's always best to pre-qualify for a mortgage so you know exactly how much a financial institution would be willing to lend you.

In the pre-qualification process, you will find out:

- Exactly how much home or land you can afford.

- How much cash you will need for the down payment.

- The minimum down payment, and advantages of higher down payments.

- What the bank feels you can afford for a monthly payment.

I help buyers pre-qualify for mortgages every day. Simply fill out the form below to get started.

Remember: I will respect your privacy! I know this is your personal information, and I will not distribute it to anyone, other than to my preferred mortgage broker. This service is also provided free of charge, without any obligation on your part. It is part of my job as a top North Scottsdale, Silverleaf and DC Ranch real estate agent to offer services such as these.

Once you fill out the form, I will quickly process your information and get right back to you!

I can help you pre-qualify for your mortgage. It's my job! This is free and without obligation...

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Financing Your Home >When Interest Rates Rise

Many people fall out of the home buying market when interest rates start to go up. This is often a mistake. Many of the best mortgages deals become available when lenders are competing for new business and sellers are competing within a smaller buyer pool. You just have to know how to keep the costs down in order to counter the higher interest rates.

One of the best tricks is the buy-down. In a buy-down, a fee is paid at the closing to get a lower interest rate. In a soft market, an anxious seller may be lured into to paying all or part of the buy-down. Another approach is to get the seller to pay some of closing costs, thus lowering the amount of cash a buyer needs to close. Frequently the seller's costs can be used as a write-off by the buyer. Always consult with your tax advisor if you are considering such an arrangement.

If the market is softening due to rising or higher rates, the price itself becomes an area where a buyer may be able to save a lot of money on a house through skillful negotiating. Lower prices mean lower loan amounts, so don't be discouraged by higher rates--use them to your advantage.

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Carol Spencer, REALTOR®, real estate agent and broker for North Scottsdale, Silverleaf and DC Ranch Arizona home listings, property and land for sale - NUMBER1EXPERT(tm)

Carol Spencer
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8707 E Vista Bonita, Suite # 240
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Phone: 480-629-8191
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Email: Carol@CarolSpencer.com
Carol was born and grew up in London, England. She worked in finance for over fifteen years, starting her career with Salomon Brothers in London where she worked on the trading floor for five years. Carol then moved to New York City in 1986 and worked the next ten years as a capital markets broker for Tullett-Liberty Inc. She enjoyed a long and successful career brokering money market instruments, foreign exchange and interest rate derivatives. The last five years at Tullett and Tokyo, Carol managed the medium term interest rate swap desk with a team of fifteen brokers and support staff. All the experience Carol gained on the trading floor and working with her team, contributes immensely to her ability to guide homeowners through the financial and emotional process of buying and selling their homes while at the same time utilizing her negotiating skills to benefit her clients. Carol has three three children; Thirteen year old twins James & Danielle and Ten-year-old Charlotte.

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