
Resources
Welcome to our Resources page—your go-to destination for the latest product news, mortgage insights, and industry updates. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer, refinancing your loan, or exploring market trends, we’ve got you covered with expert advice and up-to-date information. Stay informed and make confident financial decisions with our trusted mortgage resources.

Manufactured Housing 101
Manufactured homes are making a comeback—here’s what you need to know before you buy one. 🏠

🚪Multi-Family Homes
Multi-family homes can help you live smarter, earn more, and maybe even keep family close — here’s how.

🏡 Seller Concessions: A Win-Win for Buyers, Sellers & Agents
Seller concessions are back in 2025 — showing up in nearly half of Phoenix contracts — and they’re helping both buyers and sellers close deals faster

💸 Escrow, Prepaids & Closing Costs: What’s the Real Difference?
Escrow and prepaids are often bundled with your closing costs, but they’re not fees—they’re the upfront costs of homeownership.

Cromford Report
The Cromford Report is a Detailed Analysis of the Phoenix Metro Housing Market. While Many of Our Partners & Clients are in different areas, Phoenix often starts housing trends and thus we think the information is valuable regardless of your market. **Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to get exclusive insight and information.

📕Don’t Confuse the Fed with Your Mortgage Rate
The Fed sets the tone, but mortgage rates play their own tune—here’s where they are now, why Arizona often runs higher, and what’s next through 2026.

Rent Checks Build Wealth… But Not Yours
The average U.S. homeowner is now 43 times wealthier than the average renter—and the gap is only widening. 📊

🌽 USDA Loans
USDA loans are one of the last true $0 down programs—making rural and suburban homeownership affordable without years of saving.

🏡 Appraisal or Inspection?
An appraisal tells the lender what a home is worth, while an inspection tells you what’s going on inside the walls 🐼 — and yes, you usually need both.

🩺Avoid the DIY Diagnosis
Whether it’s your first home or your third, don’t let “Uncle Frank” diagnose your mortgage needs—trust a Loan Doctor who does this every day.

Homeowners Insurance Rates Are Rising—Here’s Why
Homeowners insurance premiums are on the rise across the U.S.—here’s what’s driving the trend and what homeowners can do to stay informed.

💳What Counts as Debt?
💡 Buy Now, Pay Later may feel harmless, but it’s quickly becoming a real factor in your mortgage approval — and your DTI could be the deciding vote.

No Tax Returns? No Problem.
A flexible home loan option for real-world borrowers—less paperwork, more possibilities.

👑Why Refinancing Still Rules
Refinance loans are making a major comeback—accounting for about 41% of all mortgage transactions nationwide, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association.

Buy a 4plex with Just 5% Down? Yes, Really.
Live in one unit and rent out the rest—with only 5% down thanks to a little-known Fannie Mae option. 🏠

⚠️ Watch Out for Wire Fraud
💸 Wire fraud is one of the biggest threats in real estate—and it’s often disguised as someone you trust.

🏢 DSCR Loans 101
DSCR loans let the property do the talking—perfect for investors who want simplicity, speed, and flexibility.
If you’re a real estate investor tired of jumping through hoops to prove income, welcome to your new best friend. I love placing these for clients because they cut through red tape and let investors grow their portfolios faster. And with over 50 lender partners offering DSCR options (in every state but New York), I can help find the right fit for nearly anyone looking to build wealth through real estate.

🚂Assumption Junction – Hop On That Low-Rate Train!
Take over someone else’s sweet sub‑4 % mortgage? Yep—here’s your professor‑approved field guide to loan assumptions.

⏳ Think It Takes 8 Years to Save for a Home? Think Again!
Most buyers aren’t saving for 20% down—and with the right strategy, you won’t need to either.

💸Crypto & Home Loans: The Road Ahead
Crypto may soon count toward mortgage approval, but there's still a long road of regulations, tech updates, and risk management ahead before it becomes reality.