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How the Silicon Valley Bank Collapse Impacted Rates This Week
Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse has caused turmoil in the markets and various speculation — but one obvious outcome is how this event has affected…
Read MoreWhy The Fed’s Rates Aren’t the Same as Mortgage Rates
The Federal Reserve just raised the federal funds rate in an attempt to battle inflation — but the Fed’s rates and mortgage interest rates…
Read MoreNavigating the Volatile Rate Increase of 2022
Interest rates have risen since the holidays, making this a good time to connect and plan with your Mortgage Banker (especially if you’ve already…
Read MoreProperty Tax Relief Coming Jan. 1st for Texans
Starting Jan. 1, 2022, Texas homeowners will now be able to file for and receive their homestead exemptions in the year that they…
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It’s Now Easier for Borrowers with Student Loans to Get a Mortgage
The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) recently changed an important policy to make it easier for student loan borrowers to get approved for a…
Read MoreNew Conforming Loan Limits Set at $548,250 for 2021
What Does This Mean for You? The Federal Housing Finance Committee (FHFA) just announced that in 2021, new limits for conforming loans will be…
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Getting Organized at Tax Time
Preparing our taxes is a task we’ll all have to face at some point this spring. As you sit down to gather your financial…
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How Do They Calculate My Credit Score?
Your credit score is calculated from many elements in your credit report. That mix of elements includes: 35% payment history 30% amounts owed 15%…
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Your Home’s Value: What’s the Right Number?
Our homes are most people’s largest asset. In the spring, when tax assessments start coming in the mail, home values are top of mind.…
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