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Rolling Into August: What to Know About Mortgage Rates, Markets, and Momentum
As we step into August, the mortgage landscape remains a mix of cautious optimism and data-driven decision-making. Whether you're...


💼 Using Child Support or Alimony as Income When Applying for a Mortgage
When applying for a mortgage, lenders want to make sure your income is stable, reliable, and ongoing. If you receive child support or...


🏡 5 Things Lenders Look for When You Apply for a Mortgage (That Have Nothing to Do With Your Rate)
When most people think about getting a mortgage, their mind immediately jumps to the interest rate. But there’s a lot more that goes into...


📉📈 Mortgage Rates Change Because They're Tied to the Bond Market
Mortgage rates are mostly based on the price of mortgage-backed securities (MBS) — which are bonds that investors buy and sell every...


🏠 Am I a First-Time Homebuyer? (You Might Be Surprised!)
When people hear “first-time homebuyer,” they often think it’s only for people who have never owned a home. But here’s the surprise— you...


🏡 How Other Countries Do Mortgages: A Look at Slovenia (and How It Compares to the U.S.)
Since I just got back from Slovenia, I thought it would be interesting to see the difference between their financing systems and ours...


🚨 Buy Now, Pay Later: Why It Could Hurt Your Mortgage Approval 🚨
We’ve all seen it—at checkout, whether online or in-store, a tempting option pops up: “Buy Now, Pay Later.” It sounds great, right? Break...


How Palantir and AI Are Helping Root Out Mortgage Fraud—And What They're Looking For
If you thought mortgage fraud was a thing of the past—or just something that happened in bad 2008 documentaries—think again. While...
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🚨 PSA from Your Favorite Mortgage Nerd (That’s Me): Hey hey! Just a quick note as we cruise into the second half of 2025 (yes, somehow...


Loan Officer Life: The Mortgage Rollercoaster! – Day 5: The Victory Lap (AKA Closing Day!)
Welcome to the final post in our Mortgage Rollercoaster series!We’ve climbed the hill of Pre-Approval , dropped into House Hunting ,...
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