Dora Griffin's Blog

Refinancing? Get All The Facts. The Feds dropped the prime rate yesterday. Does this mean long term rates are coming down? The prime rate does not equate to an equal drop in long term rates. However, when the prime rate goes down it is indicative of negativity in the market generally speaking. So...

HOME BUYING CLASS FOR KY AND OHIO BUYERS JULY 2019  

HOME SALES DON'T STOP ON HOLIDAYS While many businesses close down or take a long weekend when holidays come along real estate keeps going. When I was a real estate agent I sold a home on the 4th of July in the middle of a parade going through the town. As a mortgage broker I make myself availabl...

WHO PAYS A MORTGAGE BROKER? As a mortgage broker in Kentucky and Ohio I sometimes am asked "Who pays you?" Or "How do you get paid?" I nearly lost an opportunity for a home loan recently because the buyers thought they had to pay me. We had met and discussed their goals and best products for them...

 WEEKEND LOAN APPROVALS, especially over a holiday weekend are special! One advantage of working with me on a home mortgage is speed. One of my lenders works from early morning to late at night and they don't quit over the weekend. This is a huge advantage in getting mortgage loans closed not onl...

SAVE UP TO $525.00 APPRAISAL FEE ON SELECT PROGRAMS For a limited time (must close by June 30, 2019) you can save up to $525.00 on the appraisal fee for a HOME READY OR HOME POSSIBLE mortgage loan for home purchase in Kentucky and Ohio. Cash to close is often a concern. Home Ready and Home Possib...

SAVE UP TO $525.00 APPRAISAL FEE ON SELECT PROGRAMS For a limited time (must close by June 30, 2019) you can save up to $525.00 on the appraisal fee for a HOME READY OR HOME POSSIBLE mortgage loan for home purchase in Kentucky and Ohio. Cash to close is often a concern. Home Ready and Home Possib...

BUYING A HOME BEFORE SELLING YOUR HOME Buying a home is always something one has to take a minute and decide how to approach, but buying a home when you already own a home can present a different dilemma. Nearly everyone needs clarification about whether they need to sell first or not.  In some c...

Using a Power of Attorney to Buy or Sell a Home When a home buyer or seller is using a power of attorney in Kentucky to buy or sell a home it is important to know what you need exactly to avoid any delays in closing. The title company handling a sale will need the original copy power of attorney....

Locking In A Custom Interest Rate As a mortgage broker I am always looking for ways to offer better product selection, loan processing, closing and rate options, etc. When to lock an interest rate is always a topic we discuss as part of the home mortgage process. Typically rates are quoted in 1/8...