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Market Comment Mortgage bond prices finished the week near unchanged which left rates flat. The MBS market was calm to start the week, improved slightly mid-week, and sold off Friday tied to the employment report. The data was mixed with some price pressures. ISM Index was 48.5 vs 49.5. Factory orders were down 3.7 vs … Continue reading MIG Market Watch, June 9th, 2025
Home prices are climbing, interest rates are fluctuating, and some potential buyers are feeling stuck. If that sounds like you, there’s a strategy worth considering: rentvesting. What Is Rentvesting? Rentvesting is when you rent where you want to live but buy where you can afford to invest. For example, you might rent an apartment in … Continue reading Exploring Rentvesting: An Alternative Path to Homeownership
As climate events grow more frequent and severe, the real estate and mortgage industries are adapting quickly. From hurricanes to wildfires and floods, these risks don’t just impact homeowners—they’re changing how lenders, insurers, and investors view properties across the country. Why It Matters for Homebuyers Climate-related risks can affect your ability to get financing, the … Continue reading Climate Risks Impact Home Financing
Market Comment Mortgage bond prices finished the week higher which put downward pressure on rates. Rates improved Tuesday through Thursday morning with only some slight selling pressure late in the week. The data was mixed with very little price pressures. Durable goods fell 6.3% vs the expected 7.8% decline. The house price index fell 0.1% … Continue reading MIG Market Watch, June 2nd, 2025
Market Comment Mortgage bond prices finished the week lower which put upward pressure on rates. Rates worsened Monday, stayed higher mid-week, and received a slight reprieve Thursday afternoon and Friday morning. Tariff pressures and a downgrading of US debt by Moody’s drove trading. The Treasury auctions saw weak demand as warned the prior week. The … Continue reading MIG Market Watch, May 26th, 2025
As your loan officer, my goal is simple: to help you get to the closing table as quickly and smoothly as possible. I know how exciting — and sometimes stressful — buying a home can be. That’s why I work hard behind the scenes to keep things moving forward. From the moment we start, I’m … Continue reading The Work You Don’t See: How I Keep Your Mortgage Moving
Market Comment Mortgage bond prices finished the week lower which put upward pressure on rates. Rates worsened Monday, stayed higher mid-week, and fell Thursday afternoon into Friday morning. Negotiations between the U.S. and China gained early focus. Both nations agreed to slash tariffs for 90 days while they worked on a longer-term solution. Stocks shot … Continue reading MIG Market Watch, May 19th, 2025
One thing I’ve learned over the years — smooth closings don’t happen by accident. They happen when realtors and lenders work together as true partners. As a loan officer, I know how important it is to stay in sync with my agent partners. When we communicate early and often, we can prevent small issues from … Continue reading How Strong Lender-Realtor Partnerships Create Smoother Closings
Buying a home is just the beginning — keeping it in good shape is where the real investment pays off. At Mortgage Investors Group, we often remind our homeowners that staying on top of regular maintenance isn’t just about keeping things looking nice. It’s about protecting your long-term financial health. Small issues like a leaky … Continue reading The Cost of Skipping Home Maintenance
Market Comment Mortgage bond prices finished the week lower which put upward pressure on rates. Rates worsened Monday and Tuesday, recovered mid-week, and closed on a negative note. Stocks rebounded as news focused on tariff deals with the U.K. The Fed left rates unchanged and noted “risks of higher unemployment and higher inflation have risen.” … Continue reading MIG Market Watch, May 12th, 2025
At Mortgage Investors Group, we know the mortgage process can feel confusing — especially when you’re not sure what lenders are really looking for. That’s why we’re here to break it down in simple terms and help you feel confident every step of the way. When you apply for a mortgage, we look at a … Continue reading Want to Qualify for a Mortgage? Start With These 5 Essentials:
Buying a home is a huge milestone — but once you get the keys, new questions start popping up fast. Here are a few of the most common things homeowners ask (and what you really need to know): “When is my first mortgage payment due?”Usually about a month after you close. I (your lender) will … Continue reading First-Time Homeowner? These Are the Questions You’ll Probably Have
