John Loanofficer

Sr. Loan Officer

NMLS# 123456

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3 ‘Must Know’ Pieces of Advice for First-time Home Buyers

When delving into the realities of home ownership, there can be many factors involved that make it difficult to determine what you need to know and what can wait until later. If you happen to be a fi Jan 23, 2016

The Do’s and Don’ts of Getting Approved for a Mortgage Quickly

If you’re ready to buy a home, getting approved for a mortgage is a critical step that you can’t skip or rush. And although it may seem like the lenders can be a bit arbitrary in their ap Jan 22, 2016

Home Builders Remain Confident in January

Home builders maintained December’s confidence level according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Housing Market Index for January. The latest reading of 60 mirrored December&# Jan 21, 2016

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – January 18, 2016

In addition to weekly reports on mortgage rates and new unemployment claims, last week’s economic news included the Fed’s Beige Book report, retail sales and consumer sentiment. January&# Jan 20, 2016

Who Is Exempt From The VA Funding Fee?

Who is NOT required to pay the VA funding fee? This video could save some veterans thousands. VA loan applicants pay a funding fee – as of 2014, 2.15% of the total loan amount – which Jan 16, 2016

Owning vs Renting: Why High Rents Are Worse Than a Mortgage over the Long Term

If you’re at the stage in life where home ownership is nearly within your reach, you’re probably wondering whether you should start looking for a home or whether you should just keep rent Jan 15, 2016