05/16/2008

Appraisals
Appraisers determine the estimated market value of a property taking the site, amenities and the physical condition of the property into consideration. To learn more, visit our appraiser affiliates. NVAR Affiliate List.

Mortgage
NVAR Financial Services partners offer a variety of calculators to help you determine how much you can afford, estimate a mortgage payment, and more.
AccessNational Mortgage
Bank of America
Countrywide Home Loans
CTX Mortgage
OlympiaWest
United Federal Mortgage
VHDA
Washington Mutual Home Loans

Credit
Credit scores have a huge impact on a buyer's ability to secure financing.
Federal Trade Commission
Check Your Credit Score
Credit InfoCenter

Federal and State Loan Programs
The Federal Government and the Commonwealth of Virginia have a host of loan programs to help out homebuyers.
Virginia Housing Development Authority
Federal Housing Administration (FHA)

Homeowners Insurance
Buyers must secure homeowners insurance before getting a mortgage.
Insurance Information Institute
Insure.com
12 Ways to Save on Homeowners Insurance

Interest Rates
Your monthly mortgage payment can vary greatly depending on the interest rate you lock in. Learn more about today's interest rates.
Bloomberg.com
Freddie Mac
Mortgage 101 Rate Survey