Charlottesville VA Real Estate

Selecting a Mortgage Lender

The financial aspects of buying or selling a home can be daunting. That’s one of the reasons you’re working with me - I can help you. Whether you're a first-time home buyer who needs a basic explanation of PITI (Principal, Interest, Taxes and Insurance) or a veteran who is interested in exploring the benefits of a 1031 tax-deferred exchange, I can help you through the financial maze, and also help you with selecting a mortgage lender.

Selecting a mortgage lender is an important decision for every home buyer. Different lenders offer different rates and loan programs. Selecting the right lender is a personal choice to be made by you. My advice is to evaluate multiple lenders in order to find the one that offers the best program at the best rates for your individual situation. There are many lenders to choose from - see below for a listing of my preferred local mortgage lenders, in alphabetical order. These are lenders with whom I have worked in the past, and I have found them to be able to hold up their end of the deal in a professional manner. Please feel free to expand your search beyond this list; however, I can personally vouch for these lenders as we have worked a number of deals together in the past.

PHH Mortgage
Real Estate III has a business affiliation with Michelle Lewis with PHH mortgage. PHH Mortgage has been given the special designation of being the only lender in the nation that carries the Fannie Mae Seal of Approval. With this designation they are able to approve loans that would traditionally not be eligible for Fannie Mae financing.  For more information, call or email Michelle Lewis today - she can approve your loan in record time, and will provide scenarios for you to help you figure out which loan program is best for you.  Call 434.975-5552, email Michelle or visit her on the web.

SunTrust Mortgage
SunTrust Mortgage, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of SunTrust Bank - a $127.8 billion financial institution operating in Virginia, the District of Columbia, Maryland, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee and Florida. Currently, SunTrust Mortgage, Inc. originates loans through 135 locations in SunTrust markets and adjacent states, maintains correspondent and broker relationships in 48 states and services loans in 50 states and the District of Columbia. Cheryl Martino is an experienced, responsive AVP and Mortgage Loan Officer in the Charlottesville office of SunTrust Mortgage. She can be reached at 434-978.1963 or via email at cheryl.martino@SunTrust.com. Visit SunTrust Mortgage today for more information.

Union Mortgage Group
Throughout the years, Union Mortgage Group, Inc. has been at the forefront of bringing new and creative products online for prospective homebuyers and those looking to refinance. With "State of the Art" automated underwriting, UMG can quickly have your loan request approved. Our free pre-approval and infile credit report can put you in a strong negotiating posture for your contrat presentation.  Joe Fallica is an experienced, local Loan Officer in the Charlottesville office of Union Mortgage Group. He can be reached at 434-244-6628 or via email at jfallica@union-mtg.com. Visit Union Mortgage Group today for more information.

Featured Homes
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$599,950 - Dunlora - 2008 Renovation - spectacular! See www.845KingWilliamDrive.com for more info! See the MLS listing here.
FREE 24-HOUR RECORDED info: 800-544-4727 x2038
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$284,900 - Lake Monticello - 4BR/2.5BA, built in 2005, "like new" condition. See the MLS listing here. 
FREE 24-HOUR RECORDED info: 800-544-4727 x2012 ****************************************

$249,950 - Eagles Landing - 4BR condo - great investment or could be owner/occupied; Great Match Day option for a group of incoming Residents; 1,450 square feet! Location, Amenities!   See the MLS listing here.
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$199,950 - CHARLOTTESVILLE TOWERS - rarely available 2BR/1.5BA condo just steps to the Downtown Mall. See www.charlottesvilletowers.com for more details, or see the MLS listing here.
FREE 24-HOUR RECORDED info: 800-544-4727 x2061
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$199,950 - STONEHENGE - Excellent location, minutes to the UVA Hospital. 3 BR/2.5 BA townhouse in great condition! Available for sale or for rent. F or more details, orsee theMLS listings here.
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Barracks West Condos FOR SALE:
Several condos to choose from - all priced to SELL starting at $139,950 - call or email for more details.
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Call or email me for more information.

Steve Taylor
434.817.6055 (office)
800.257.8329 x6055 (toll free)
434.817.9808 (fax)
434.249.4972 (wireless)