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Two of the Best Tactical Minds in Investment Property Financing Team Up By Tim Houghten The new Bighaus-Chapman mortgage alliance offers a new capital partner for real estate investors navigating financial purgatory. STEVE BIGHAUS (IN WHITE) AND AARON CHAPMAN (IN BLACK) EXPLAIN THEIR VIEWS ON FINANCE. Merging two SNMC branches together, these mortgage masters offer a stark contrast that stands out on the investment property financing landscape. This strategic alliance unites two of the best tactical minds currently available in the mortgage business, with the backing of one of the largest and fastest-growing mortgage lenders in the U.S. And, intelligent investors are finding an interesting match in leveraging a business partnership that packs a ton of value. YOUR GUIDES THROUGH FINANCIAL PURGATORY Steve Bighaus, Security National Mortgage Company Branch Manager, says that the new underwriting inquisition is here to stay. And it could get worse! Whether it is new appraisal systems that have been created to generate additional revenues for other providers, or demanding a written, verified, and quality controlled ‘confession’ of your life’s deeds, there is a new status quo in underwriting. While in some ways it has become easier to qualify for Realty411Guide.com a loan on the surface, getting from loan application to closing may take an army of 300 Spartans guiding you home with sharp spears and oversized shields. So while CoreLogic reports there are still some almost PAGE 37 • 2016 15 million underwater and “under-equitied” homes in America, in addition to a fresh batch of foreclosures in 2015, real estate investors still need a fearless > Continued on pg. 39 Private Money411