Trigger Leads BANNED!

Last Friday, something I have been writing about for years finally happened. Trigger leads have been banned!

The bipartisan Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act (H.R. 2808) is now official. The law doesn’t go into effect until March of next year… so unless you protect yourself and opt-out of being harassed by strange loan officers or I mean, loan officers who are strangers, you will still feel very popular after having your credit pulled.

Honestly, even after this goes into effect, I still recommend protecting your credit by following these steps.

Of course, if you’re thinking about buying or refinancing your home, I am happy to help you!

A Win for Borrower Privacy: What the New Trigger Leads Bill Means for You

I’m excited to share some important and timely news that’s poised to make your homebuying experience smoother, less stressful, and more private. If you’re a long time reader of The Mortgage Porter, you know that I have a huge beef with trigger leads with the articles I’ve written. Let me break down the latest developments around the Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act (H.R. 2808)—also known as the “Trigger Leads” bill—and explain exactly what it means for you. [Read more…]

Mortgage Interest Rate Update for the Week of February 3, 2025

We have jobs data this week and we have Trump’s tariffs potentially impacting mortgage rates. In this episode, I share how loan level price adjustments are used to determine mortgage rates. Check out all this and more in my weekly update!

Mortgage Rate Update for the Week of January 27, 2025

Tariffs, Trade Wars, China’s AI and then… we have our scheduled economic data that may impact rates this week, including the wrap up of the 2-day FOMC meeting on Wednesday. Check out my latest video to learn where rates are and more!

By the way, if you or someone you know are wanting to buy a home, refinance or have been turned down for a mortgage, please contact me! I’m happy to help.

Are You a Co-Signer on a Student Loan?

When Congress resolved the latest debt ceiling with the passing of The Financial Responsibility Act of 2023, both parties agreed to stop the forbearance on student loans payments. Federally backed student loan payments have been paused for the past three years due to the pandemic. Payments on student loans are set to resume following this September and many are not going to be prepared for this. [Read more…]

Tired of “Trigger Leads”? Take ACTION NOW!

If you’ve applied for a mortgage, you are probably painfully aware of what it’s like to be a “trigger lead”. When your credit is pulled, the consumer reporting agencies resell your information to lenders. These unfamiliar lenders relentlessly harass consumers via phone calls and even text messages. This is very different than consumers who sign up to receive calls from various lenders when the consumer visits and enters their contact info into “lead generating” websites in search of rate quotes. A person having their credit pulled by a lender they have selected should not involuntarily be subject to having strange lenders contact them. [Read more…]

Some things to Consider before you do Forbearance with your Mortgage

Politicians and the media have made it sound like entering into a forbearance with your mortgage because of the pandemic is something that many Americans are taking advantage…and maybe you should too, right? Well…maybe not. [Read more…]

Governor Jay Inslee clarifies requirements for Loan Officers and Real Estate Agents during the Pandemic

Last Friday, Governor Inslee issued clarification to real estate agents and lenders regarding real estate and mortgage transactions during the corona virus pandemic. Originally, real estate agents were clarified as “non-essential” which caused a bit of an uproar in the real estate industry. [Read more…]