Refinance as a Non-Permanent Resident in Arizona 2026: Visa, Work Permit, and What Lenders Check

Published on: 10/12/2026

Can you refinance in Arizona on a work visa? Often yes. See what lenders check, which documents you need, and how a non-QM loan at 8.75% can drop to 7.40% with a 17 month break-even. Pillar Mortgage Group.

Buying a House With a Friend in Arizona 2026: Loan Rules, Title, and What to Sign First

Published on: 10/12/2026

Buying a house with a friend or sibling in Arizona? Lenders approve it, but both of you owe the whole loan. See the numbers on a $600,000 home, how to hold title, and what to sign first. Pillar Mortgage Group.

Arizona Buyer's Market 2026: How to Negotiate Price and Concessions

Published on: 07/23/2026

In Arizona's 2026 buyer's market, buyers can negotiate price cuts, seller concessions, and rate buydowns. Here's how Scottsdale and Phoenix buyers win. Pillar Mortgage Group, NMLS #2700076.

15-Year Refinance Arizona: Should You Switch From a 30-Year in 2026?

Published on: 07/03/2026

Arizona 15-year refinance rates average about 6.06% vs 6.69% for a 30-year (July 2026). See the payment math, lifetime interest savings, and who should switch from a 30-year mortgage. Pillar Mortgage Group, NMLS #2700076

Arizona Mortgage and Home Selling Guides

Straight answers on buying, refinancing, and selling a home in Scottsdale, Phoenix, and across Arizona, from Blake Hermann, Director of Lending at Pillar Mortgage Group (NMLS #2271358).

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