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Leslie Vanderwerf

Economic update

Now that Greece has a bailout deal in place, the situation there had very little influence on mortgage rates over the past few days.  The economic data released in the...
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USDA loan changes coming

It seems like we are getting constant updates on program changes again!  FHA has changes in underwriting guidelines coming in September, Fannie Mae has some underwriting changes coming in September,...
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New rules may help you qualify for a mortgage!

Fannie Mae has made some changes that may make it easier for you to qualify for a mortgage!   One of the biggest changes is that credit card debt can...
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VA mortgages for those who have served our country!

Since we are celebrating the 4th of July this week, I thought it made sense to talk about VA mortgages and the benefits to those that have served our country!...
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Things to consider when doing a refinance.

With interest rates as low as they have been, many people have been considering a refinance.  For some it makes a lot of sense to do that, for others, you...
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Thinking about buying a home? Thoughts to consider…

Once you have decided it's time to buy a home, there are some things to consider.  The first thing to think about is how much you can afford.  By talking...
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More FHA changes coming September 14th….

FHA mortgages are very popular loans for those people buying their first home and for some that are moving up.  FHA allows for slightly higher debt to income ratios, has...
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Mortgage rates and employment numbers

Mortgage interest rates are all over the place and this week they have been trending up.  The first Friday of every month the Federal government releases the Non-Farm Payroll Report,...
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