Tag Archive for: homeowner

Oil & Rates Plummet; Why “Portable” Mortgages Are A Really Dumb Idea

Oil prices plunged last night on credible rumors that the U.S. and Iran are close to an agreement to end the war. And, as I’ve been noting since the war started, as goes oil, so go rates. Rates fell sharply Portable mortgages are loans that homeowners can transfer from one home to another. Naïve housing analysts often float portable mortgages as a great way to free up “locked down” inventory (homes with very low rates that owners do not want to lose – so they refuse to sell). Homeowners with very low rates also often get excited by the prospect of portable mortgages.Read More

Intangible Benefits of Homeownership; How To Win Hot Market Battles

This is a quick reminder that we love to help get offers accepted in hot markets by: (1) pre-approving clients so they can waive contingencies; (2) closing very fast – in 14 calendar days for conforming and FHA loans; 21 days for jumbo; (3) calling listing agents to tout the strength of our clients.Read More