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Leslie Vanderwerf

Is it time to refinance?

As we start to see interest rates drop, people are starting to talk about refinancing. For some, the rate may not drop a lot, but what is your financial situation?...
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Mortgage market trends

This week we have seen the JOLTS report (Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey) showing hiring has slowed across multiple sectors with job openings trending lower. We also saw the...
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The Truth About Down Payments (It’s Not What You Think)

Buying a home is exciting… until you start thinking about the down payment. That’s when the worry can set in. “I’ll never save enough.” “I need a small fortune just...
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Mortgage industry trends

This week brought a mix of small interest rate changes and lots of conversations about where the market is headed. Here is what you need to know this week: The...
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Is It Better To Buy Now or Wait for Lower Mortgage Rates? Here’s the Tradeoff

Mortgage rates are still a hot topic – and for good reason. After the most recent jobs report came out weaker than expected, the bond market reacted almost instantly. And,...
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Mortgage Insurance Tax Deductibility

With the passage of the new legislation this summer, there was a big win for those with mortgage insurance. The bill allows for the permanent reinstatement of the mortgage insurance...
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Mortgage rate updates

The Fed met this week and as expected didn’t change the overnight interest rate. They have been staying cautious as employment and inflation are their major concern. With inflation slightly...
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The Advice First-Time Homebuyers Need To Hear

Buying your first home is a big milestone – and the right support is going to make it a whole lot easier. Because while this process might be brand new...
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