Robby Oakes Mortgage

Chapel Hill Mortgage Lender | Robby's Blog about Mortgages in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and Crystal Coast area of NC

  • Home
  • Our Main Site
  • Blog
  • Resources
    • Mortgage Calculator
    • First Time Home Buyer Tips
    • First Time Home Seller Tips
    • Home Appraisal
    • Home Inspection
    • Loan Checklist
    • Loan Process
    • Loan Programs
    • Mortgage FAQ
    • Mortgage Glossary
  • Contact Us
Block
Robby Oakes Mortgage Team
A North Carolina Mortgage Originator Committed
to Service and Transparency

Serving Chapel Hill, Durham, Raleigh, Greensboro, Wilmington, Charlotte, Morehead City and all of North Carolina.

Rate Quote Icon
Get a Rate Quote
Want a quick quote? Fill out this form
Get Pre-Approved
Get Pre-Approved Now
Ready to get started? Click here!

Home Builders Remain Confident in January

January 20, 2016 by Robby Oakes

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’s reading, but was two points lower than expected. Readings of more than 50 indicate that more builders were confident about housing conditions than those who were not.

Filed Under: Market Outlook Tagged With: Housing Market Index, National Association of Home Builders, National Unemployment Rate

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

January 19, 2016 by Robby Oakes

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’s Empire State Index showed an unexpected dip and Consumer Sentiment increased for January.

Filed Under: Market Outlook Tagged With: Beige Book, Federal Reserve, Freddie Mac, Market Outlook

Who Is Exempt From The VA Funding Fee?

January 15, 2016 by Robby Oakes

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 can be thousands of dollars. Some veterans and spouses are eligible for exemption.

Filed Under: Mortagage Tips Tagged With: Mortgage Tips, VA Loans, Video

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

January 14, 2016 by Robby Oakes

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 renting. So why is paying a high rent a worse option than buying a house and getting a mortgage? Here’s what you need to know.

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Home Mortgage Tips, Mortgages

Real Estate Terms: The ‘Debt to Income’ Ratio and How It Affects Your Home Purchase

January 13, 2016 by Robby Oakes

The real estate market is rife with terminology that can make a home purchase seem more than a little complicated. If you’re currently looking for a home and are considering your loan options, you may have even heard the term ‘Debt to Income’ ratio. In the interest of simplifying things, here are some insights on what this term means and how it can impact your home investment.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tips Tagged With: Buying a Home, Home Buyer Tips, Real Estate Tips

  • « Previous Page
  • 1
  • …
  • 378
  • 379
  • 380
  • 381
  • 382
  • …
  • 564
  • Next Page »

Robby Oakes


Robby Oakes

CIMG Managing  Director
NMLS# 91606

How can we help?

Connect with Us

CIMG Residential Mortgage

Quick Links

  • Our Main Site
  • Accessibility Statement
  • NMLS Consumer Access
  • Privacy Policy
©2025 Robby Oakes Mortgage Team
Corporate Investors Mortgage Group
NMLS# 39460.
Licensed to Do Business in the State of NC

Equal_Housing_Opportunity

Copyright © 2026 · Powered by MySMARTblog

Copyright © 2026 · Genesis Sample Theme on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in