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Types of Appraisals part II

David Kosmecki: Loan Officer in Maple Grove, MN

There are several different types of appraisals. When you purchase or refinance, based on the loan type, loan to value, if it's a cash out refinance or a rate and term refinance; if you are applying for a 1st mortgage or Home Equity Loan are help in determining the type of appraisal that will be required.

In this short video, I explain a few of the types that are possible.

Dave Kosmecki - River City Mortgage & Financial

website: http://www.homeloansmidwest.com/

youtube channel: http://www.youtube.com/midwesthomeloans

blog: http://www.homeloansmidwestblog.com/

Working with a Buyer's Agent.

David Kosmecki: Loan Officer in Maple Grove, MN

In this short video I explain some of the differences between working with the seller's agent or your own agent. My experiance comes from my 13 years as a real estate agent, real estate broker, 6 years as a builder and 13+ years as a mortgage banker, branch manager.

Dave Kosmecki - River City Mortgage & Financial

website: http://www.homeloansmidwest.com/

youtube channel: http://www.youtube.com/midwesthomeloans

blog: http://www.homeloansmidwestblog.com/

Mortgage Banker vs. Mortgage Broker

David Kosmecki: Loan Officer in Maple Grove, MN

When financing, should you finance with a mortgage broker or a mortgage banker? In this short video I explain the differences between the two types of lenders. Both have many strenghts and each of some weeknesses. Only you can decide which you should work with. My video is designed to provide you the basic information to help you in knowing the differences.

Dave Kosmecki - River City Mortgage & Financial

website: http://www.homeloansmidwest.com/

youtube channel: http://www.youtube.com/midwesthomeloans

blog: http://www.homeloansmidwestblog.com/

Buying From For Sale By Owners.

David Kosmecki: Loan Officer in Maple Grove, MN

In my short video, I explain why FSBOs may not be the "best deal". I think they need to be considered, especially if they are underpriced but more times than not, they are overpriced. Typically the buyers lack negoitiating power when it comes to For Sale By Owners. This video is cumulation of my twenty-seven years of experiance in the real estate, new home constuction and mortgage industries.

Dave Kosmecki - River City Mortgage & Financial

website: http://www.homeloansmidwest.com/

youtube channel: http://www.youtube.com/midwesthomeloans

blog: http://www.homeloansmidwestblog.com/

Rate Locks!

David Kosmecki: Loan Officer in Maple Grove, MN

Here is my next video in the series. It is all about rate locks. In the video I explain the difference between "Hard" locks and "Float Down" locks. I discuss the you need to get a written confirmation.

Rate Locks vary in length and of course, the long the term of the lock the more expensive it is. That cost can be charged as a fee or burried in the rate charged.

Dave Kosmecki - River City Mortgage & Financial

website: http://www.homeloansmidwest.com/

youtube channel: http://www.youtube.com/midwesthomeloans

blog: http://www.homeloansmidwestblog.com/