Today in Mortgages

Homes might be more affordable in 2024, but does that mean you should wait to buy one?   Today we talk about the murky waters of waiting to buy.    -       What do we think will happen to interest rates   -       What do we think will happen to home prices.     Find the full article at https://www.cnbc.com/2023/03/07/why-homebuyers-shouldnt-wait-until-2024-for-cheaper-home-costs.html See more at T...

Today we discuss how should we be talking to our clients about the Silicon Valley Bank Collapse? And, How does this volatility to our markets, effects our industry?  See more at TodayInMortgages.com Want to get expert coaching everyday and have the power of the best Network in Mortgages behind your production business? Learn more here . Learn more about Network Funding on our parent site.  Today i...

The Biden Administration is cutting mortgage insurance fees for some borrowers. How can you talk to your clients about this that may be on the fence about entering the real estate market right now? We break it down in this episode of Today in Mortgages. Read to the original article from CNN Money here. See more at TodayInMortgages.com Want to get expert coaching everyday and have the power of the...

RedFin says you are poorer now… Did you loose money on your home last year!? Mmm… we’re not so sure. Today we look at an article from Yahoo! Finance claiming that US homeowners have LOST $2.3 trillion since June. Listen in on today's episode to understand the truth behind the math and the headlines. Read to the original article from Yahoo! Finance here. See more at TodayInMortgages.com Want t...

After a hopeful start to 2023, Forbes is asking (prematurely) if our hope was "premature..." In today’s episode, we look at an article from Forbes that gives us a number of menacing stats about the current state of the housing market, and headline the whole thing with the phrase “housing collapse.” But what’s really going on? And collapse compared to what? And if we’re in a collapse, whe...

“Yes or No” question: "We could have called this?" Fed Chair Jerome Powell flexed his muscles on Capital Hill this week, making markets go haywire yet again. But did he say anything new… really? We walked away with four key takeaways: 1. Fed won’t rescue US from debt ceiling crisis 2. Fed is eyeing more rate hikes 3. Powell acknowledges potential job losses 4. Powell says US dollar’s dom...

Do you know how to talk about temporary buydowns? Do you have buyers trying and trying to get in to a home but struggling to come to terms with their monthly payment now that rates have shot up? When it’s available, a temporary buydown can go a loooong way to easing a buyer’s mind about their payment. We use a recent article from USA Today to outline how you should be using this method to coach yo...

Welcome to Today in Mortgages, the show where we try to make sense out of the click-bait headlines in Mortgage and Real Estate news that clients and buyers are being flooded with every day. We’re trying to find our what’s real and what’s hype in the market news and discuss how mortgage and real estate professionals should be navigating these tricky conversations with clients who are getting scared...

When everyone’s nervous about the economy, there’s one surefire way to get someone to click your article: predict what will happen in 5 years! While it may be an impossible task, forecasting is an essential part of every business, including yours! We break down what the predictions from Forbes mean and which predictions should hold your attention. Read the OG article from Forbes here .  See more a...