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

Does Refinancing Affect Anti-Deficiency Protection in Arizona? 2026 Guide

Published on: 08/25/2026

Refinancing a purchase money loan in Arizona generally keeps your anti-deficiency protection, but cash out dollars sit outside that shield. Here is what Phoenix and Scottsdale homeowners should understand before refinancing. 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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