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MIchael Martin - Questions and Answers About Morgages and Real Estate - Real Estate Right Now with Jay Izso

Q & A: The Relationship Between Mortgage and Real Estate

Mortgage Lenders

To say that things are strange in the Real Estate market right now is an understatement. And if you ask the mortgage industry professionals they will tell you the same thing…things are changing and it is a bit unusual. So what are some questions that people often ask about the mortgage industry that we have not addressed or need more clarity on. For example, what are partnerships in the mortgage and real estate industry? What is the role of an “annual Mortgage review”? Should we be refinancing in the current market? What advice would a mortgage lender give a first time homebuyer? Why would mortgage rates move up when the[…]

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Paul Fitts - Are Interest Rates Artificially Inflated - Real Estate Right Now - Linda Craft Team Realtors

How Interest Rates Are Artificially Inflated

Interest Rates, Podcast

Are Interest Artificially Inflated? Do you understand how interest rates work?  If you do you are probably in the mortgage or banking industry.  The fact is that most people who buy a home have no idea how mortgage companies arrive at the interest rate you are told. The fact is there is a lot of people involved.  There are some other entities involved.  And truthfully speaking the mortgage company is typically not to blame.  So how do they arrive a the interest rate you and I pay? Well, when you combine data, technical support areas and politics the rate market has quite possibly reached it’s peak, and interest rates are[…]

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Chris Coy - Steve Kruger - Real Estate Right Now - Is the Housing Market in a Stalemate with Jay Izso

Is the Housing Market in a Stalemate? What Should You Do?

Housing Market Update, Podcast

Recently an article posted on LinkedIn By Tiffany Moustakas, Editor at LinkedIn News posted an article that the U.S. housing market is in a stalemate. She presents a case that there is an increase mortgage inquiries, while at the same time a survey by Realtor.com suggests that people do not want to sell their homes in fear of having a higher mortgage rate. What is really happening? Well in this episode of Real Estate Right Now we bring on two guests to discuss the issue of stalemate in the housing market. We will be joined by Christopher Coy, senior loan officer from Townebank Morgage and Steve Kruger, senior home listing[…]

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Paul Fitts and Jay Izso Buying a Home for the Holidays

New Home Loan Limits – Buying a Home for the Holidays

Holiday Home Buying, Home Loan Limits, Podcast

With rising interest rates there have been some major changes in loan limits and loan programs. If you have been on the fence about buying a home then you may want to tune into the show and get the inside scoop as to what new programs are available to help make your buying decisions easier. Paul Fitts from Advantage Lending returns to the show to give you some economic insights and put your mind at easy when it comes to home shopping during the holiday season. Join us for a holiday en-LIGHTEN-ing show. Linda Craft & Team, Realtors for 35 years their clients say they are have “legendary” customer service. […]

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