Last weeks Fed rate hike increased HELOC rates by 0.50%. With more hikes predicted, is a HELOC the right fit for you?
Hey folks, welcome to this month’s edition of breaking down the mortgage. I’ve got some good news for you, I’m not going to bore you with typical mortgage-related stuff. Instead, I want to share something you can actually use in your life to help you get where you...
Hey, welcome back to another edition of the Inside Track. Today we’re going to talk about interest rates, Iran, oil, and inflation. As one of Salt Lake City’s top mortgage brokers, I’m getting peppered with questions about interest rates, the war, and everything going...
Hey team, welcome back to Breaking Down the Mortgage. I have some good information to share. We have the ability to do a desktop appraisal for you. Some of you may already know this, but I want to remind you. When you’re doing a listing, or if you have a buyer...
Hey everybody, I hope you are doing well. Thanks for tuning in to another episode of the Inside Track. Last summer I covered this, but I want to cover it again: the difference between condos, townhomes, and PUDs (planned unit developments) and how it affects you. This...
Hey folks, thanks for tuning in to this month’s Inside Track. I wanted to bring you up to date on a few things that affect us. First up, just a few days ago, the realtors released their 2026 housing forecast. If you’re watching this, odds are you own a home, maybe...
Happy holidays, everyone! I hope you’re doing well. I wanted to share a bit of good news. The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) just announced the new conforming loan limits for 2026, and they’re going up about 3.5%, increasing by $26,250 to a new limit of...
Hey folks, hope everyone is doing well as the holidays approach. I wanted to share a quick update on the state of interest rates. I know, thrilling topic but for those sticking with me, there are a few important things to know. So, why are rates still stubbornly high?...
Hey team, hope you’re doing well. As we move into fall and winter approaches, I wanted to revisit the topic of bridge financing. I’ve recently helped a couple of clients with bridge loans, situations where they needed to buy before selling their current home or wanted...
Hey everybody, hope you’re doing well. As a top Salt Lake City mortgage broker, I often get questions about interest rates, refinancing, buying homes, and similar topics. As part of that process, I always ask clients for their existing first mortgage statement...
Hey team, hope everyone is doing well. Even though it’s fall, it doesn’t feel like it yet, but eventually it will. I’ve got some great news: they’re going to release the new loan limits soon. They haven’t been officially released, but projections show good news for...
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