by ID Mortgage Broker Team | Oct 10, 2025 | Uncategorized
Key takeaways: Local tax collectors use the assessed value to figure out your yearly tax bill, while lenders use the appraised value to approve your mortgage or refinance loan. It is normal for the appraised value to be higher than the assessed value because tax...
by ID Mortgage Broker Team | Sep 10, 2025 | Uncategorized
Key takeaways: Mortgage brokers act as a link between you and multiple lenders to help you compare rates and find the best loan for your specific situation. Working with a broker often provides more options than a direct lender since brokers can shop around at...
by ID Mortgage Broker Team | Sep 8, 2025 | Uncategorized
Key takeaways: A settlement statement acts as a final receipt that breaks down every cost, credit, and fee in your real estate transaction. It shows exactly how much the buyer needs to pay to close and the net profit the seller will receive. Most buyers receive a...
by ID Mortgage Broker Team | Aug 26, 2025 | Uncategorized
Key takeaways: Buyers usually pay for loan-related fees and inspections, while sellers cover the real estate agent commissions and transfer taxes. Closing costs typically range from 2% to 5% of the purchase price, but in California, higher property values and local...
by ID Mortgage Broker Team | Aug 7, 2025 | Uncategorized
Key takeaways: A flag lot is a piece of land behind another property that connects to the street via a long, narrow driveway. These properties offer greater privacy and lower land prices, but often require shared-access agreements and have less curb appeal. Lenders...
by ID Mortgage Broker Team | Aug 7, 2025 | Uncategorized
Houses come in all shapes, sizes, and stories. And truthfully, the stories are where things get interesting. Hidden staircases? They exist. Mansions with zip codes of their own? Also real. The world of real estate has its fair share of surprises, and these fun facts...
