Mortgage rates have been pretty steady lately. Check out my latest video for the details.
If you’re considering buying or refinancing your home, please contact me for mortgage rates based on your personal financial scenario.
Have a great week!
Mortgage Update for the Week of December 18, 2023
December 18, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Next week, I will not be providing a Mortgage Update due to the holidays. I hope you and yours have a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
Are You a Co-Signer on a Student Loan?
June 26, 2023 by Leave a Comment
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…]
Holy cats! My credit card interest rates!
July 15, 2022 by Leave a Comment
I decided to take my own advice that I’ve been dishing out about credit cards and debts. Today I reviewed my credit card accounts to see what my current interest rates are. I’m pretty lucky to have great credit and that I’m able to pay off my debts monthly. [Read more…]
Another reason to pay off your credit card debts
July 11, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Yesterday I read an interesting article in the Seattle Times about how (and why) to pay off your credit card debt as soon as possible. The article warns of a slowing economy and future rate hikes by the Fed, which will translate to higher interest rates on credit card debt. In addition to the higher rates, the slower economy may cause some people to have reduced income which will be more challenging with the high interest rate debt.
The article encourages readers to have an emergency savings fund and to focus on paying off credit card debt. [Read more…]
Mortgage rates pushing higher
June 14, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Mortgage interest rates have been moving higher at a pace not seen in years. If you’ve been a subscriber to The Mortgage Porter, you may recall that I often say mortgage rates move up much faster than they come down…the jump over the last few days has surprised many. [Read more…]
The Fed’s Announcement Yesterday and how it impacts Credit Cards
December 16, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Yesterday the Fed (FOMC) wrapped up their two day meeting deciding to leave the Fed Funds rate unchanged. How does this impact you?
2022 Conforming Loan Limits?
October 20, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Typically in late November, conforming loan limits are announced for the following year. Loan amounts under the conforming loan limit tend to have lower interest rates than loan amounts that are “high balance conforming” (available in certain counties, such as King, Pierce and Snohomish) or jumbo mortgages. [Read more…]
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