Welcome Bridget Valenciano, Senior Loan Officer
More remarkable news from The Herd! We’re thrilled to welcome Bridget Valenciano, our newest veteran loan officer at Bison Ventures. With years of mortgage experience and a passion for helping …
August Update Highlights
Supply 51% below normal, and dropping * our active supply is down 37% from this week last year Demand 22% below normal, and dropping as seasonally normal New Listings the …
Liz Kleven
Loan Officer & Experience Manager | NMLS ID 1600335 Introducing Liz Kleven, Bison Ventures Loan Officer & Experience Manager. She started with Stuart and Ryan nearly seven years ago and …
Welcome Alexz Jones, Loan Officer & Sales Manager
New Bison Alert! We’ve added a powerhouse to The Herd – Alexz Jones, BraVa Branch Sales Manager/Loan Officer. Alexz has a stellar track record as a seasoned mortgage educator and …
Real Estate Market: A Comeback Show with Some Benchwarmers and Winning Streaks!
Happy Monday! Folks, get your game faces on because the national real estate market is putting on a comeback show. The Case Shiller Home Price Index is playing ball and …
Marry the House. Date the Rate.
Your mortgage interest rate is not a lifelong commitment because it’s subject to change based on market conditions and your financial circumstances. When you close on your home, you secure …
Melting in the Heat Wave of Housing Market and Economic News
Happy last week of July! As the scorching summer sun beats down upon us, it seems the housing market is not the only thing feeling the heat! Let’s take a …
APR and Teaser Rates
The Annualized Percentage Rate (APR) includes both the interest rate and various loan costs, such as closing costs and other expenses. For instance, if a borrower secures a 6% interest …
Riding the Economic Wave: Navigating Inflation, Employment, and Real Estate Ups and Downs
Welcome aboard the continued wild ride of economic updates! Grab your Cheetos and get ready to laugh and learn your way through the latest news on inflation, jobs, and real …
What are Discount Points?
Today I want to talk to you a little bit about loan discount points. A loan discount point in mortgages is going to be roughly 1% of the amount that …