This week is JOBS week and we’ll see how it plays out for mortgage rates.
If you would like to see mortgage rates for your personal scenario, click here!
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This week is JOBS week and we’ll see how it plays out for mortgage rates.
If you would like to see mortgage rates for your personal scenario, click here!
We are having a “staycation” and are not traveling somewhere this weekend. I’ll probably spend some time on a pickleball court, fiddle in the garden and will definitely be grilling something yummy this weekend.
What are your plans?
If you are shopping for a home need help with getting preapproved for a mortgage or are considering a refinance with lower mortgage rates, I am happy to help you (this weekend and every day)!
Have a Happy Labor Day weekend!
PS: Since Monday is a holiday and markets are closed, my weekly Mortgage Market Update will be published on Tuesday. 🤩
Buying a home for your child is a major financial and emotional decision. It’s a generous gesture that can offer security, stability and help create wealth, but it’s essential to carefully weigh the pros and cons before making this commitment. Here are some important factors to consider: [Read more…]
Mortgage rates continue to trend lower! Will this trend continue? Check out my latest video to learn more.
What will impact mortgage rates this week? Check out this week’s episode which includes information on The Covenant Homeownership Program which offers down payment assistance up to $150,000!
A few days ago, I was reviewing a homeowner’s Closing Disclosure from their purchase that closed with another lender. This couple had come to me when they were purchasing the home, however the builder was offering extra incentives for buyers for working with the builder’s lender. I was surprised to see that property taxes were very under-estimated.
When someone is buying a home that has recently been built, it’s very likely that the home has not yet been valued by the county’s tax accessor. The only value that has been determined is for the lot. However, once you purchase the home, even though the home has not yet been assessed, you will owe taxes on both the land and the home. The “missing taxes” are called “omit taxes”. [Read more…]
It’s Monday and that means I’m sharing my weekly update on what may impact mortgage rates this week. Plus, I’m including solutions on what you can do if a seller is not wanting to pay your buyers agent’s commission, with the NAR Settlement.
Friday’s disappointing Jobs Report was actually great news for mortgage rates as it fueled a long-awaited rate drop. With unemployment trending higher, it’s more likely (almost guaranteed) that the Fed will finally start lowering the Fed funds rate in September. This means that we will start to see mortgage rates trend lower in anticipation of the Fed’s actions next month.
For more info, please check out my latest update.
If you’re considering buying or refinancing your home, please contact me. I am happy to help you or anyone you know!
Rhonda Porter is a Licensed Mortgage Originator MLO121324 living in the greater Seattle area. Rhonda began her career in 1986 in the title and escrow industry and began her mortgage career in 2000. She enjoys helping people understand the mortgage process and started writing The Mortgage Porter in late 2006. Read More…
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