Lorraine D'Auria-Hughes, Broker Associate

Closing CostsThere are certain standard costs associated with closing the sale of a house. These fees are split between the buyer and the seller, as spelled out in the sales contract.Good Faith EstimateBuyers will receive a "Good Faith Estimate" of closing costs at the time the loan application is submitted to the lender.Standard Closing ...

Scoring your Credit - How's your FICO?In today's increasingly automated society, it should come as no surprise that when you apply for a mortgage, your ability to pay can be reduced to a single number. All the years you've been paying your mortgage, car payments, and credit card bills can be analyzed, sliced, diced, spindled and ...