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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.
Activate: Feast Mode
Dear Fellow Butterballs, As we all prepare to strap into that Thanksgiving table, I wanted to share some financial news to spice up your holiday feast. Forget about turkey-induced tryptophan; …
Swift or Kelce? D’andre That Is!
Hey Financial Folk, Shake it off, shake it off! It’s your friendly finance guru, bringing you the juiciest market gossip. So, like, stocks and mortgage bonds are on a rollercoaster, …
Radiant Confidence | Jon Mark Estes | EP 40
In the 40th episode of “Into the Storm,” we’re joined by the charismatic Jon Mark Estes from North and Co. Jon unravels his journey from Chick-fil-A and the Apple Store, …
Homeowners Love Their Cars!
A quick look at the markets for the week ending November 10, 2023 30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate Movement This week’s Fed member speakers tried to cool expectations for …
Short Squeezing Into Daylight Savings
As daylight savings time has us all “springing forward” an hour (except for a couple of weird states), it’s the perfect time to shed some light on the recent happenings …
Home Prices Rise While Homeowners Stay Put
A week’s quick look at the markets for the Week Ending November 3, 2023 30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate Movement The Fed maintained the current policy rate at …
November 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 …
HELOC Traffic
We have seen significant client interest since then, so it is an excellent time to revisit this topic and provide some updates. I have been in mortgage banking for over …
Embracing Your Inner Sarcasm
Dear Esteemed Recipients,We hope you’re all sitting on a mountain of cash because, according to the latest financial news, you should be able to grow your wealth faster than mold …