Real Estate Home Mortgages/Expert Profile

Craig Ballhagen

U.S.
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Expertise

All questions regarding home purchasing and refinancing

Experience in the area

licensed in Ca and Idaho with over 15 years of experience

Organizations

Boise Young Professionals, Association of mortgage bankers

Education/Credentials

BA Sacramento State

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Recent Answers from Craig Ballhagen

2011-11-23 divorce / mortgage assumption:

The divorce degree protects you against anything negative with the home as long as it clearly states that the property is his responsibility.  Consult your attorney.      If your ex husband really wants

2011-11-21 Underwater sale:

If you try to buy a another home while your home is on the market, you would need to qualify with both payments.  And you would need to have atleast 6 months cash reserves.  Your situation is one of the

2011-09-06 Mortgage question:

There are many ways to pre pay a mortgage.  If you make one extra payment a year, that will reduce a 30 year fixed to a 21 year loan (approx)      What I suggest to people, is to set up an extra savings

2011-08-17 did i sign something,I didnt realize I was signing?:

Andrea,  this question is for an attorney.  I will try.  Quit claims can be reversed at anytime. You can do what you want to the title at anytime.  Your property is usually community property and you would

2011-08-10 Real Estate:

1.  I have a credit person that you could contact for your credit issues.  Matt Judy with E Credit Advisor. 509-570-2129    2.  For sale by owner may be an option.  You would need some money down or find

 

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This topic answers questions related to purchasing a home, owning a home, home ownership, mortgage education, mortgage applications, and mortgage needs whether buying a first home or refinancing a current loan. Issues related to home ownership, home equity, mortgage education, refinacing options, home improvment finacing, first time home loans, home equity loans, vactation home loans, and mortgages for investment homes are dealt with here also. Though not the primary focus of this topic, Home Equity Lines of Credits (HELOCS), reverse mortgages, and calculating home equity may also be asked. If you do not see your home mortgae, home finacing, or home equity question answered in this area then please ask a question here

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