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DISCOUNT POINTS: ARE THEY WORTH IT?

When speaking with mortgage lenders about interest rates, multiple rate options may be offered to your clients, including the purchase of discount points. Discount points are an upfront cost that permanently lowers the borrower’s interest rate. They will…

ALLIED’S CASH BUYER PROGRAM

Buying your home in cash is worth its weight in gold. Since we believe that another competitive real estate market is looming in 2024, we have cash opportunities outside of traditional financing to help you navigate the marketplace…

WHAT AN UNBALANCED MARKET MEANS FOR BUYERS

In a balanced market, people typically sell their existing primary residence before purchasing a replacement property. In the current market, there is an imbalance with an unusual shortage of inventory. This often requires homeowners to secure their next home before selling the existing…

A Soft Credit Pull is not Hard

When you fill out a loan application, most lenders request a hard credit inquiry which ignites a barrage of unsolicited (spam) calls. Here at Allied, we strategically request a soft credit pull for several reasons – most importantly, to negate these annoying calls…

Ensuring the Safety of You and Your Condo Investment

Purchasing a condo should be a safe investment, in terms of your personal and financial health. When a Surfside, FL condominium collapsed in June of 2021, the Federal Housing Finance Agency began to ask for more information about the structural integrity, maintenance, and finances of condo complexes…

What Differentiates Lending Institutions?

When looking for a home loan, you have the option of using a mortgage bank, bank/credit union, or mortgage broker. From a distance they may seem quite similar, but there are significant differences that can affect your experience…

Interest Rates and Money Markets

As we know, interest rates have two sides: the rate you pay and the rate you earn. With the Fed raising short-term rates substantially over the past year or so, some fantastic rates are available on money markets and short-term CDs…

Are All Lenders Created Equal?

There can be a wide discrepancy between lenders when it comes to rates and points. Tactics are being used by some lenders to show lower rates which can be misleading.

Pay Cash Today, Finance Later

When you find the perfect home to buy, timing is everything. Quick action with a cash offer may be required, based on our low-inventory real estate market. You may be hesitant to tie up your cash, but it’s the only way to make a winning bid.

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