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Happy Holidays & Season’s Greetings from Your Trusted Mortgage Lender

As the year comes to a close, we’re sharing heartfelt Holiday and Season’s Greetings with past clients and future homeowners. Thank you for your trust, and here’s to new beginnings ahead.

Year-End Financial Planning: How to Position Yourself for Homeownership in 2026

Planning to buy a home in 2026? December is the perfect time to review your credit, strengthen your savings, reduce debt, and organize financial documents. Learn how year-end financial planning can set you up for a smooth and confident homebuying journey.

Why “Buy Now, Pay Later” Could Cost You Your Dream Home

BNPL services may feel convenient, but they can quietly inflate your debt-to-income ratio and jeopardize your mortgage approval. Learn why avoiding BNPL could be the key to securing your dream home.

Happy Thanksgiving from Your Trusted Mortgage Lender: A Season of Gratitude & Home

This Thanksgiving, we pause to express our heartfelt gratitude to our amazing clients, partners, and team members. Your trust allows us to help families achieve the dream of homeownership — and that’s something we’re truly thankful for.

As of Nov. 16 2025, 620 minimum credit threshold no longer applies.

Fannie Mae’s Desktop Underwriter (DU) 12.0 update, effective November 16, 2025, removes the longstanding 620 minimum credit score requirement for conventional loans. Instead, DU will evaluate borrowers using a holistic risk assessment that considers multiple financial and non-credit factors...

Government Reopening: What It Means for the Mortgage Industry

After weeks of uncertainty, the federal government has reopened—bringing relief to the mortgage industry. FHA, VA, and USDA agencies are back in action, but backlogs mean slower loan processing. Mortgage rates remain stable, buyer confidence is rebounding, and new proposals like 50-year fixed mortgages could reshape affordability. Here’s what buyers, sellers, and lenders need to know heading into the holiday season.

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