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29
Nov
2023
On November 28, 2023, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced an increase in the maximum conforming loan limits for mortgages acquired by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in 2023.
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11
Oct
2023
Renting vs Owning: Common Considerations
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In case you’re still deciding let’s see how they compare.
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10
Oct
2023
Mortgage News:Fannie Mae Approves 5% Down Payment for Multi-Unit Homes
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Exciting developments are underway in the mortgage industry, and we're here to bring you the most significant breakthrough in the mortgage world in the past decade.
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20
Sep
2023
Mortgage rates don't always follow Fed actions.
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06
Sep
2023
Understanding PITI: Breaking Down Your Mortgage Payment
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If you're on the journey to homeownership, you've likely encountered the terms "principal" and "interest" in relation to your mortgage. These terms represent the fundamental aspects of what you're borrowing and the associated costs. However, there's more to your mortgage payment than just these two...
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10
Aug
2023
There’s an important rule of thumb about income when it comes to applying for a mortgage. The numbers you report to Uncle Sam are the numbers lenders will use when making a decision about mortgage qualification.
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31
Jul
2023
Asset Depletion MOrtgages
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Not all borrowers have traditional means of employment or income. There are many people who may fit into non-traditional income categories such as:
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27
Jul
2023
The Fed hikes rates again! After pausing its cycle of policy rate hikes in June, the Fed implemented another increase at its July meeting. Many rate watchers hope the 0.25% hike will be the final increase of the year. Future Fed action depends on the economy.
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18
Jul
2023
2023 Mid-Year Housing Update
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Things are still happening in the housing market. If there’s one thing I want you to learn from this mid-year update on the home financing market, it’s that we’re still here.
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03
Jul
2023
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Understanding the Homebuying Process
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