Escrow Waiver on an Arizona Refinance 2026: How to Pay Your Own Taxes and Insurance

Published on: 09/22/2026

Most Arizona homeowners can waive escrow on a conventional refinance at 80% LTV or lower, usually for a 0.125% to 0.25% rate bump. Here is who qualifies, what it costs, and when it backfires. Pillar Mortgage Group, NMLS #2700076

What Credit Score Do You Need to Refinance in Arizona? 2026 Guide by Loan Type

Published on: 07/30/2026

You can refinance in Arizona with a score as low as 580 on FHA and VA loans, while conventional refinances typically want 620 or higher. Here is what each loan type requires in 2026. Pillar Mortgage Group, NMLS #2700076

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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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