Jay’s note: We are continuing to see a large influx of Canadian residents interested in buying real estate in the Phoenix area. Financing options for non-US citizens are a little different, so I asked Shailesh Ghimire, the Arizona Mortgage Guru, to provide us with a little lenders insight on mortgage financing options for Canadians buying US real estate. There are many reasons to buy real … [Read more...]
Ask the Lender: Should I Get Pre-Qualified, Pre-Approved, or Neither?
by Shailesh Ghimire on January 15, 2008
Recently, reader “Eri” asked a question about getting pre-approved for a mortgage when looking to buy real estate. I thought I’d pass this one on to an expert, Shailesh Ghimire — The Arizona Mortgage Guru. Shailesh and his wife Aimee are two of our favorite Phoenix area lenders. The question: I am in the beginning stages of buying my first investment property, which … [Read more...]
Choosing a Realtor… From a Lenders Perspective
by Shailesh Ghimire on June 5, 2007
Jay's Note: Welcome Shailesh Ghimire -- better known as the Arizona Mortgage Guru! We've worked with Shailesh and his wife Aimee in the past. They are great lenders, Shailesh is a prolific blogger, and more importantly they are good people. I mentioned a "guest spot" to Shailesh once, and he was most generous in offering this post... I'm thinking agents would do well in … [Read more...]
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