The Don'ts of Credit

The loan process can be agonizing. It seems like you are always asked a million questions and have to file so much paperwork. Unfortunately, I can't change that for you, but what I can do is help you avoid a damaging situation with your credit.

If you are in the closing period of your home but have not officially closed, DO NOT open new credit. The new rules of our industry require us to do a soft pull of your credit. That means we will need to check to see if you have acquired any new debt prior to closing. If you do, it could ultimately make you ineligible for the loan.

So please do not lease a new car, buy furniture on credit, etc. Wait until after your home has officially closed.

If you have any questions, please give me a call. Even if I'm not your official lender, call me with any questions you may have.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving! It’s the season of giving and thankfulness and I couldn’t help but reflect on this past year. Our team has had such an incredible year and it’s all because of you and I just wanted to take this time to thank you. Have a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving! Please let me know if there is anyway I can help you!

Federal Reserve Scaling Back on Bond Purchasing

Welcome back to my video blog. Interest rates have been phenomenal for the past year. You may have heard that they are beginning to creep up, though. Why is that?

Right now the Federal Reserve is purchasing bonds, giving investors more confidence. This in turns creates steady and low interest rates. However, as the market begins to improve, the Federal Reserve will eventually scale back on its bond purchasing. This will cause interest rates to rise.

Although, we don’t know exactly when this will happen, we know it will happen. The Federal Reserve meets Dec.17th and we should find out more information about whether they will scale back on their bond purchasing.

If you are considering making a real estate move, it’s important to keep an eye on this topic. If you have any questions, please give me a call! Thanks for watching!