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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – February 26th, 2024

February 26, 2024 by Robby Oakes

A government holiday followed by an extremely light release schedule has led to a limited amount of data, with the FOMC Minutes being the only impactful report for the prior week. The Federal Reserve had stated they will continue to maintain their current stance in light of the most recent inflation data. With rates holding into the year, as a result, lending partners have started back tracking some of their recent rate cuts. Lastly, Unemployment Numbers are seen to be well within expectations.

Filed Under: Financial Reports Tagged With: Financial Report, Jobless Claims, Mortgage Rates

Loan Servicing Companies

February 23, 2024 by Robby Oakes

What happens when you suddenly get a notice to pay your mortgage to a company you may have never heard of? How do you determine if this is a legitimate request or a scam?

Filed Under: Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Loan Servicing, Mortgage

Long-Term Relationship Between Borrowers and Mortgage Originators

February 22, 2024 by Robby Oakes

A good originator goes beyond mere transactions, prioritizing long-term relationships and client well-being. Look for originators who communicate proactively, offer empowering resources, provide personalized attention, maintain transparency, engage with the community, and celebrate milestones.

Filed Under: Mortagage Tips Tagged With: Communication, Loan Officer, Mortgage

When to Refi: How to Time Your Move for Maximum Savings

February 21, 2024 by Robby Oakes

As with most everything, timing is often key to unlocking substantial savings, especially when it comes to refinancing your loans. Whether you’re eyeing a lower interest rate, aiming to shorten your loan term, or simply seeking to tap into equity, strategic timing can significantly impact your financial outcomes.

Filed Under: Home Mortgages Tagged With: Mortgage, Refinance, Timing

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – February 20th, 2024

February 20, 2024 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s release of CPI and PPI resulted in slightly higher than expected inflation rates which led to speculation that the Federal Reserve’s decision to cut rates will likely come much further in the year than anticipated. There was some suspicion that if inflation rates would continue to exceed predictions, it could result in another rate hike. Lending partners have responded in kind with the first significant increase in lending rates since the end of November. However, The Federal Reserve will likely maintain its current stance.

Filed Under: Financial Reports Tagged With: Financial Report, Jobless Claims, Mortgage Rates

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