This week, we could have a government shutdown, and we have jobs data which has moved mortgage rates the last few months. Check out this episode of The Mortgage Porter Weekly for more details!
Mortgage Rate Update for the Week of September 29, 2025
September 29, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Common Mortgage Abbreviations
September 26, 2025 by Leave a Comment
There are so many abbreviations and acronyms in the mortgage process. As mortgage professionals, we’re so used to hearing these terms that some of us may not realize that not everyone may be aware what a DTI, AUS or MBS means.
Here’s a list of common mortgage abbreviations you may find useful. I’m sure I’ll be updating this as I come along other often used abbreviations. 🤓
Understanding Common Mortgage Abbreviations
By the way, if your mortgage professional talks in a language that’s difficult to understand, ask them to explain or maybe, find a different mortgage professional. I strongly believe that you should be able to make informed decisions about what is probably your largest debt on your greatest asset (your home) and your mortgage professional should be assisting in providing clarity.
Mortgage Rates Trending Lower Ahead of the Fed Meeting: The Mortgage Porter Weekly
September 15, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This week’s episode of The Mortgage Porter covers the upcoming Fed meeting and features my new workshops designed for home buyers.
Online Homebuying Classes from The Mortgage Porter
September 11, 2025 by Leave a Comment
I am so excited to announce that I have a series of online homebuyer classes that I will be hosting starting in October. I’m calling it the Wednesday Workshop. Teaching has always been one of the things that brings me great joy with my career and this has been on my list of things that I want to do for a while. So… I will be having a one-hour session every other Wednesday (roughly) breaking down the process of how to buy a home. [Read more…]
Trigger Leads BANNED!
September 8, 2025 by Leave a Comment
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!
