GREAT NEWS FOR ARIZONA!!

 

For the past two years, Arizona has been designated a declining market state by investors and mortgage insurance companies. This designation has reduced loan to value maximums on real estate mortgages negatively impacting the real estate purchase market. Investors require mortgage insurance on conventional loans that exceed 80% loan to value. Until recently, mortgage insurance companies have refused to insure loans with a loan to value above 90% and have required minimum credit scores of 720. Effective immediately mortgage insurance is available on primary residences to 95% loan to value and 90% loan to value on second homes! And, the minimum credit score has been reduced to 680! This guideline change is a huge event. It provides home buyers with the opportunity to purchase a primary or second home with a lower down payment and less than perfect credit score and sends a clear message that the industry considers values in Arizona to have bottomed! Not sure I agree totally with this state with this statement.. I think we are looking at a up down up down on the market.. we are slightly up.. We will see.

 

This is not the opinion of Brad Bergamini, Realty Executives Northern Arizona or any of its affiliates.  This post is for informational purpose only and is not guaranteed and does not render as legal advice.  Buying and selling Real Estate in Arizona or Prescott Arizona is a serious task and should be consulted with personally with Realtor or Real Estate Attorney.  Please visit my website for contact information

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