Amber DeBirk

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801-272-0600

amber@advancedfunding.com

Amber DeBirk Mortgage Loan Advisor

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ALERT: Wire Fraud at Closing

ALERT: Wire Fraud at Closing

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the National Association of REALTORS® have announced concerns over closing cost scams, including scams in Utah.Here's how the scam works: Hackers break into a consumer's or real estate professional's email accoun

Nov 07, 2018 | Mortgage News

How to Time Block as a Real Estate Professional

How to Time Block as a Real Estate Professional

As a Utah real estate professional, you know that your greatest resource is your time. And time, if left unchecked, has a tendency to slip away under the stress of the day-to-day grind. Between texts, emails, phone calls, and meetings, it’s easy to

Nov 06, 2018 |

Home Price Gains Remained Solid in September 2018

Home Price Gains Remained Solid in September 2018

CoreLogic reports that home prices nationwide, including distressed sales, rose 5.6 percent year over year in September 2018 compared to September 2017. The 5.6 percent is down from June's 7.1 percent year over year increase as home price gains modera

Nov 06, 2018 | Mortgage News

Workin' 9 to 5, What a Way to Make a Livin'

"Workin' 9 to 5, what a way to make a livin'"- 9 to 5, Dolly Parton This past week showed more and more people working 9 to 5 and home loan rates didn't like it. First, the ADP Report on Wednesday showed 224,000 private jobs create

Nov 02, 2018 | Mortgage News

Using Gift Money for Your Down Payment: What You Need to Know

Using Gift Money for Your Down Payment: What You Need to Know

You're planning on buying a home in the new future when your lease is up. You don't have much saved for a down payment due to recently getting married. So you're considering asking a family member for a gift for your down payment. You mi

Nov 02, 2018 | First-time Homebuyers Home Buying or Selling

Mortgage Rates Slip

The average rate on a 30-year fixed rate mortgage fell to 4.83% in the latest week, according to mortgage guarantor Freddie Mac, down from 4.86% the week before. Investors flocked to bonds for safety as the stock market tumbled, and mortgage rates typical

Nov 01, 2018 | Mortgage News

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