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    Jennifer Chicano

    @jenniferchicano

    25+ Years of expertise

    Certified Mortgage Advisor™

    Zero Point Mortgage Services

    Mortgage Loan Officer

    Greenwood Village, CO
    34Articles

    About Jennifer

    I help first-time homebuyers, homebuyers, homeowners, and real estate investors in Denver, CO and across CO, CA, AZ, PA & FL secure the right mortgage solutions with clarity and strategy. Whether purchasing, refinancing, or leveraging equity, I simplify the process from start to finish. I offer FHA, VA, Conventional, Non-QM, DSCR, Down Payment Assistance (DPA), Reverse Mortgages, Investment Property, Jumbo, Bridge, and Construction loans nationwide. Certified Mortgage Advisor™ | NMLS 1194079

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    Greenwood Village, CO
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    yourloanchic.com
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    July 2026

    Jennifer's Articles

    Seller Offered $15K. Where Should It Go?

    Seller Concessions

    Seller Offered $15K. Where Should It Go?

    A $15,000 seller concession can potentially do very different jobs depending on your loan and transaction. Compare using it toward eligible closing costs, a permanent rate buydown, or a temporary payment buydown before deciding where those dollars work hardest.

    Oct 11, 2026·5 min read·30
    Seller Concessions
    Closing Costs
    Building a House? The Money Doesn’t Show Up All at Once.

    one-time-close-construction-loan

    Building a House? The Money Doesn’t Show Up All at Once.

    A construction loan works differently from a mortgage used to buy a finished home. Funds are typically released in stages as construction progresses, and the financing may convert to a permanent mortgage or require a second closing. Here’s what to understand before you build.

    Oct 9, 2026·4 min read·40
    one-time-close-construction-loan
    construction-to-permanent-loan
    You Found the House. Lock the Rate or Wait?

    mortgage

    You Found the House. Lock the Rate or Wait?

    Once you’re under contract, deciding whether to lock your mortgage rate or let it float becomes a real financial decision. Here’s what a rate lock protects, what it doesn’t, and what to ask before you choose.

    Oct 7, 2026·4 min read·70
    mortgage
    Rate Lock
    The Seller Bought Down Your Rate. What Happens When the Discount Disappears?

    Rate Buydown

    The Seller Bought Down Your Rate. What Happens When the Discount Disappears?

    A seller-funded temporary buydown can reduce your initial mortgage payment, but the underlying note rate doesn’t disappear. Here’s how a 2-1 buydown works, what happens when the temporary subsidy ends, and what buyers should compare before saying yes.

    Oct 5, 2026·4 min read·40
    Rate Buydown
    buydowns
    You’re Under Contract. Put the Credit Card Down.

    Mortgage Approval

    You’re Under Contract. Put the Credit Card Down.

    Getting under contract doesn’t freeze your mortgage approval. New debt, job changes, large money moves, or missed payments before closing can affect the loan. Here’s what to avoid—and what to discuss with your mortgage professional first.

    Oct 3, 2026·4 min read·100
    Mortgage Approval
    Home Purchase
    Got $30K From Your Parents for a House? Read This Before You Deposit It.

    gift

    Got $30K From Your Parents for a House? Read This Before You Deposit It.

    Gift money can help with a home purchase, but mortgage guidelines can affect who can give it, how it’s transferred, and what documentation is required. Here’s what to know before the money moves.

    Oct 1, 2026·4 min read·141
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    Down Payment

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