Do new rules punish good credit?
Do new rules imposed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac penalize borrowers with good credit and large down payments?
Are Home Prices Declining?
Is runaway home appreciation a thing of the past? Are homes becoming more affordable? Are we headed for a crash? The answers to all your burning questions are here!
Bank Failures: Crisis or No Big Deal?
Bank failures have the potential to spell disaster. Just how worried should you be?
Potential Changes to USDA Rural Development Housing Programs
USDA is considering changes to eligibility for Rural Development housing programs and Port Townsend is on the chopping block. Find out how you can help!
Grant Money for First Time Home Buyers
Grant funds and lender credits are now available for first time buyers purchasing homes in eligible census tracts. Check out this article to see qualified areas across Puget Sound.
Should You Wait to Refinance or Buy a Home?
Will interest rates get lower? Should you wait to refinance or buy a home? I think the risks of waiting far outweigh the benefits of capitalizing on the current market.
Forbearance Facts and Your Time to Shine!
Hot topics in the mortgage industry this week include the truth about mortgage forbearance, amazing opportunities for home buyers, and the future of home loan lending.
What the heck is Government-Sponsored Enterprise (GSE) Reform?
What the heck is a GSE and what does it have to do with your mortgage? Glad you asked. Here's the gist of it.
What's happening with interest rates?
Despite numerous ups and downs, mortgage interest rates have largely decreased in 2019. And I expect to continue seeing low mortgage interest rates through at least the second quarter of 2020
The Market Feels Frantic
People are going nuts buying houses as though they're desperate to get into homes. What's driving this behavior?