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Leslie Vanderwerf
Interest Rates

Mortgage updates

The last couple of weeks have not been nice to interest rates. Rates have risen for the seventh straight week as higher Treasury yields and expectations for more Fed rate...
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Mortgage Market

Mortgage Update

This past week has been a wild one when it comes to mortgage interest rates. Last week inflation numbers came in as expected or higher. Then the employment numbers for...
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Houses Money

Second mortgage vs home equity loan?

Is there a difference between a second mortgage and a home equity loan? A second mortgage means the loan is subordinate to an existing mortgage. If you own the home...
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Mortgage Update

The last couple of weeks have been a bit frustrating for those hoping interest rates might drop a bit. The Middle East conflict has been pushing borrowing costs higher with...
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What is a reverse mortgage?

Reverse mortgages are designed to allow older homeowners to access the equity in their home. Monthly loan payments are optional because the loan is repaid when the borrower sells the...
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Mortgage updates

This has been an interesting week and maybe month in the mortgage industry! Mostly to do with the bond market and interest rates. I would love to say rates are...
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Houses Money

Mortgage updates

This week has been another roller coaster when it comes to interest rates! Last week we saw the bond market start to get better. Then Tuesday came with more issues...
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Questions to ask when buying a home

Buying a home is a significant milestone that comes with many important decisions. To ensure you make the best choices and avoid costs surprises, it’s important to have a list...
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