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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.
House prices are still on the rise – Markets in a Minute
A quick look at the markets for the week ending June 28, 2024 According to the Fed, the excess savings Americans stored away during the pandemic ran dry months ago, …
How are rates impacting new home construction?- Markets in a Minute
A quick look at the markets for the week ending June 21, 2024 Retail sales rose 0.1% in May, coming in weaker than expected as consumers continued to wrestle with …
Understanding Mortgage Interest Rates:
What Shapes Your Home Loan Costs? In the realm of real estate and personal finance, few factors wield as much influence over a home’s affordability as the mortgage interest rate. …
June 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 …
Understanding Pre-Qualification vs. Pre-Approval
Which Do You Need to Buy a Home? So, you’ve found the perfect home—the one you’ve been dreaming about. Now, you’re ready to make an offer and dive into the …
This Week with Brandi Paucek
There’s no such thing as a straight line Weekly Newsletter: May 27th-31st Interest Rates 30-yr fixed 7.346% 15-yr fixed 7.097% 30-yr fixed FHA 7.417% 30-yr fixed VA 7.447% PCE and …
A better week for rates and apps – Markets in a Minute
A quick look at the markets for the week ending May 10, 2024 The DJIA stretched its winning streak to 6 straight sessions this week, closing above 39K points for …
This Week with Brandi Paucek
April 29th to May 3rd Fed Meeting & Jobs Week The Fed met this week, and as expected, they did not change the rate. The good news that came out …
Fed rate actions and home price movement – Markets in a Minute
A quick look at the markets for the week ending May 3, 2024 The Fed kept its policy rate unchanged at this week’s FOMC meeting but kept alive hopes for …
