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First Time Home Buyer With Collections in Arizona

Published on: 11/04/2026

Buying your first home in Arizona with collections? FHA's $2,000 rule, why Fannie Mae usually skips the payoff, medical debt, and Arizona's community property twist. Pillar Mortgage Group.

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Pillar Mortgage Group, LLC is an Equal Housing Lender, doing business in accordance with the Fair Housing Act and Equal Credit Opportunity Act.
Company NMLS #2700076  |  Arizona Mortgage Broker License MB-2009671  |  View NMLS Consumer Access

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PILLAR|MORTGAGE GROUP

A Scottsdale mortgage broker that compares available lender options and keeps you informed from pre-approval through closing.

Company NMLS #2700076  |  AZ Mortgage Broker License MB-2009671
Blake Hermann, Individual NMLS #2271358
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9089 E Bahia Dr, Suite 101A
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
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Pillar Mortgage Group, LLC | 9089 E Bahia Dr, Suite 101A, Scottsdale, AZ 85260 | Company NMLS #2700076 | Arizona Mortgage Broker License MB-2009671 | Blake Hermann, Individual NMLS #2271358 | Equal Housing Opportunity
Not a commitment to lend. Loan approval is subject to credit approval and program guidelines. Not all loan programs are available for all loan amounts or property types. Interest rates and program information are subject to change without notice.
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