refinance

What to Expect from 2023

2022 has been a volatile year. People did not expect rates to increase as much as they did, which has many wondering what 2023 has in store for us. In this episode, we will go over 2022 and how it affected the market. We will then look ahead into 2023 and contemplate what economists have…

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Ep 12: Mailbag – Second Mortgages, Home Equity Loans, and More

We are opening up the mailbag today to answer some listener questions about the mortgages and refinancing. Alice asks whether there is a difference between getting a mortgage for one home versus a second home? They are going to look at a lot of the same things: income, credit, and debt ratio. But you want…

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Ep 10: The Resurgence of Adjustable-Rate Mortgages

With inventory still low, the market is still rough out there for buyers. At the same time, interest rates are rising with inflation proving to be a bigger issue than anticipated. On today’s episode, we are going to discuss a CBS article that relates to some of these issues. With rising interest rates are borrowers…

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Ep 9: Top 7 Mortgage Tips

What should future home buyers know? On today’s episode, we discuss the top 7 mortgage tips out there and how they apply to the home buying process. Don’t let a non-exceptional credit score prevent you from applying for a mortgage. Even with a perfect score, you may be facing higher interest rates in the near…

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Tackling Raising Interest Rates with Debt Consolidation

On today’s episode, we are going to discuss the value of debt consolidation and how it might be a good alternative to traditional refinancing. Rates are definitely higher than they were in 2021. So naturally, refinancing is starting to slow down. But at the same time house values are skyrocketing. In some cases, this equity…

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Ep 8: True or False? Renting Costs Less Than Owning a Home

Spring is just around the corner and many people are starting to get pre-approved for the busy season. There is a lot of questions that come up during the home buying process. So, on today’s episode, we are going to play a fun round of true or false with some mortgage and refinancing topics. “It’s…

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Ep 5: Market Updates – Cooldowns, Interest Rates, and More

What do you need to know about the current real estate market? It doesn’t seem that the market is cooling down just yet. We are still seeing bidding wars and multiple offers. While it may not be as intense in the market as it was a few months ago, you still need to be creative…

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Ep 2: Refinancing Your Home Loan 101

In 2020 and 2021, you’ve probably heard a lot about refinancing. So, what does it actually mean to refinance your home loan? How can it help you and what are the qualifications? On today’s episode, Bill is going to discuss refinancing and its implications. Whether you are looking for a lower interest rate or a…

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Ep 1: Get to Know our Host Bill Litton

If you have questions about the mortgage process of buying a home or the ins and outs of refinancing then this is the show for you. Join LendUS® Regional President Bill Litton as he breaks down key lending terms, answers listener questions, and provides you with tons of tips and education about the mortgage world….

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