Mortgage Blog

CPI Starting to Ease

November 10, 2022 | Posted by: Jeremy Wilhelm

The October Consumer Price Index (CPI) report showed that overall inflation increased by .4%, which was .2% below expectations. Year over year, inflation declined from 8.2% to 7.7%, much cooler ...

What is a 2-1 buydown, and how can they help buyers, sellers, and builders?

October 3, 2022 | Posted by: Jeremy Wilhelm

As the housing market shifts and mortgage rates rise, sellers, home builders, and agents are getting creative in attracting potential buyers. Many are doing this by offering 2-1 buydowns. A 2-1 buydow ...

What the Federal Reserve's Rate Increase Means for Mortgage Rates

July 28, 2022 | Posted by: Jeremy Wilhelm

To continue trying to tame sky-rocketing inflation, the Federal Reserve voted on July 27, 2022, to hike the Fed funds rate by .75%, as expected, bringing the Fed Funds Rate to 2.5%. This announcement ...

How long is the home buying process?

June 23, 2022 | Posted by: Jeremy Wilhelm

Thinking about moving this summer? With the current market the way that it is, it can be difficult to understand the timeline of the home buying process from start to finish. During the pandemic, the ...

What the summer months mean for the real estate market

May 17, 2022 | Posted by: Jeremy Wilhelm

It's no secret that the real estate market is hot right now. Even with rising interest rates and increasing home values, there is still major competition in many markets across the country. The Nebras ...

Interest rates are rising. Is it still a good time to buy?

May 17, 2022 | Posted by: Jeremy Wilhelm

The recent interest rate increase by the Federal Reserve has many home buyers wondering if this is still a good time to purchase real estate. While it's true that higher interest rates will result in ...

Appraisal Gaps: What they are & why you should avoid them

March 10, 2022 | Posted by: Jeremy Wilhelm

Appraisal gaps have become a common occurrence during this seller’s market. An appraisal gap occurs when the buyer’s offer price comes in higher than the appraised value of the home. This ...

Staying Safe from COVID-19 Scams

February 1, 2021 | Posted by: Jeremy Wilhelm

It’s unfortunate but familiar --crisis makes people more vulnerable to scams. And with this unprecedented COVID-19 crisis, scammers are sure to be lurking close by.Save and share this informatio ...

COVID-19 and Refinancing: Getting Access to Your Home Equity

January 25, 2021 | Posted by: Jeremy Wilhelm

COVID-19, also known as coronavirus, has changed everything. We're all making the necessary changes and adjusting to the uncertainty and general weirdness that this virus has caused. While even financ ...

Your Guide to Getting Your Stimulus Check Fast

January 18, 2021 | Posted by: Jeremy Wilhelm

We sincerely hope that you and your family are doing well. Although we’re not out of the woods yet, the government is providing us with some relief over these next few weeks. Please save and sha ...

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