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Welcome to Mortgage 101. Whether you’re a first-timer or just need a refresher, we’ve got the home financing details you’re looking for. This list of FAQs has been curated by our team members, based on common recurring questions. For a deeper dive into the mortgage experience, check out the Informed Lending Blog posts below. Better yet, drop us a line or give us a call at 480-776-2954.

September Update Highlights

As always, we strive to inform our clients and partners with timely market data. Here are the latest stats from our monthly Market Update with Tina Tamboer, Senior Analyst with …

Inventory and mortgage apps are up!

A quick look at the markets for the week ending July 19, 2024 ‌  30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate Movement Retail sales accelerated in July by the most since early 2023, coming …

Are the 7% interest rates gone like the 110° summer days?

Weekly Newsletter August 12th-16th Interest Rates 30-yr fixed 6.56% 15-yr fixed 5.90% 30-yr fixed FHA 6.38% 30-yr fixed VA 6.46% *These mortgage rates are estimated by a third party using …

Have we Turned the Corner?

Weekly Newsletter august 5th-9th Interest Rates 30-yr fixed 6.25% 15-yr fixed 5.99% 30-yr fixed FHA 6.5% 30-yr fixed VA 6.5% *These mortgage rates are estimated by a third party using …

August Update Highlights

As always, we strive to inform our clients and partners with timely market data. Here are the latest stats from our monthly Market Update with Tina Tamboer, Senior Analyst with …

More Good News For Interest Rates!

Weekly Newsletter July 22th-26th Interest Rates – Inflation Week 30-yr fixed 6.85% 15-yr fixed 6.27% 30-yr fixed FHA 6.76% 30-yr fixed VA 6.79% *These mortgage rates are estimated by a …

A Stable Week in Mortgage Rates While the World Is in Chaos

Weekly Newsletter July 15th-19th Interest Rates – Quiet Week 30-yr fixed 6.83% 15-yr fixed 6.31% 30-yr fixed FHA 6.9% 30-yr fixed VA 6.79% *These mortgage rates are estimated by a …

Rate cuts before the Fed hits its target? Markets in a Minute

A quick look at the markets for the week ending July 19, 2024 ‌  30 Year Fixed Mortgage Rate Movement Retail spending held steady in June, as it has throughout the …

Will this week’s cracks in the inflation dam flood the real estate market with transactions?

Weekly Newsletter July 8th-12th Interest Rates 30-yr fixed 6.94% 15-yr fixed 6.41% 30-yr fixed FHA 6.74% 30-yr fixed VA 6.79% *These mortgage rates are estimated by a third party using …