Pittsburgh Mortgage and Real Estate Blog

So you’ve found a home and your offer has been accepted by the seller. Now I wiill assist you with the details of finishing the application and closing on the home.
Here is what happens next:
Review Everything
I’ll review your information, confirm with you your intent to apply and request required documentation to begin processing your application.
Process […]

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While you’re shopping for a home, you should gather all the information and supporting documentation you’ll need to apply for a mortgage. Getting ready ahead of time will help the process move along quickly and smoothly.
Arrange your paperwork
Here are some of the documents you may need to prepare for the home financing process:
Your social security […]

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Get preapproved for your mortgage before you start shopping for a home. This will give you a significant advantage when shopping for your home.
you get written confirmation of a maximum loan amount from Chase
you know just how much you will be able to finance.
you lock in an interest rate for 60 or 90 days
you increase […]

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When choosing a mortgage, you should consider your current financial picture, how your finances might change in the future, how long you intend to remain in the home, and how comfortable you are with fluctuating mortgage payments.
We offer 3 types of Mortgages at Chase Home Loans.
Fixed Rate Mortgage (for Security)
They’re the most popular type. […]

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Step 1: How much home can you afford?
If you have a job, you can buy a home. You just need to buy a home you can actually afford. And the first step toward finding the right mortgage is to determine how much you can afford to pay each month. This saves you time by allowing […]

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Union Plus Mortgage and Real Estate has partnered with Chase to make buying a home or refinancing much easier for Union Members. Read about the following benefits of this incredible program and then give me a call today to get started.
Easy application process right over the phone.
Benefits to help you make loan payments if you’re […]

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Is your adjustable rate or interest only loan about to increase?
Need to refinance to more affordable terms?
If so, I might be able to help, since Chase is now a qualified partner in the REAL program offered by the PHFA. It offers very attractive 30 year fixed rates because it combines 100% financing with very flexible […]

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Are you in Pittsburgh and are in the military? Are you concerned about making a mortgage payment if you’ve just been notified that your unit might be mobilized? Well, Chase has carefully designed a Military Mortgage Program that gives extra ttention to the Guard and Reserve servicemembers at the time of the loan origination.
The national […]

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First Front Door Program in Pittsburgh
Want up to $5,000 to help cover closing costs?
Chase Home Loand has partnered with First Front Door, a homebuyer grant program of the FHLBank of Pittsburgh. They’ll assist with your closing costs and down payment by matching your contribution 3 to 1, based on your needs of course. So, for […]

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100% financing is available without having to sell your investments
There are a lot of people in Pittsburgh that have been asking me if I, meaning Chase, offer pledged assets loans. The answer is yes. With a pledged asset loan, you don’t have to liquidate your investments in order to cover a down payment. It allows […]

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