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The Latest Foreclosure Data: Is It Misleading?
Black Night issued the month-over-month foreclosure data. I’ve heard a lot of people talking about this topic: the wave of foreclosures that are going to be coming. The current reality and good news are that according to the numbers, foreclosures appear to…

Who Needs a Hug?
Who in this crazy business needs a hug right now?! According to Freddie Mac, interest rates are over 7%. It feels like we’ve finally reached the spot where we are only dealing with people who really need to move. It’s a crazy…

Does Taking Cash Out of My House Make Any Sense Right Now?
Should you take cash out of your house? Does it make any sense right now? Cash-out refinances are generally a case-by-case basis. Recently, we helped someone who built a bunch of debt (revolving and other things). They had backed themselves into a…

What Does Oil Have to Do with the Mortgage Business?
Do you know that there is a connection between oil and the mortgage business? Most people would never make this association, which is why I wanted to talk about it. What Did OPEC Decide? OPEC (The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting…

2/1 Buy Downs Explained
2/1 buy downs is a topic that has been trending lately, but I still have a lot of people who are wondering what it is and why they would do it. Here’s what you need to know: What is a 2/1 Buy…

It’s Fed Day! Also, Next Week: Best Week of the Year to Purchase a House
Today is Fed Day: as expected the Fed increased rates by three-quarters of a percent. The mortgage/bonds market is having a muted response. So far there isn’t too much movement. If you’ve been watching the trends, it’s been an ugly ride for…