What Is Financial Self-Care?
Thinking about self-care, you probably focus on your mental or physical well-being, whether it involves taking some "me" time and scheduling a massage, hanging out with friends, or curling up on the couch to [...]
Tapering and Inflation
Recently, Fed Chair Powell signaled the central bank could begin to taper or reduce the daily purchases of Mortgage Backed and Treasury securities sooner rather than later at the December 15th Federal Open Market [...]
Mortgage News Weekly 12/13/21
In this Issue… A Look Into the Markets Mortgage Market Guide Candlestick Chart Economic Calendar for the Week of December 13 – December 18 A Look Into the Markets This past week, mortgage-backed securities [...]
Keep Pests Out of Your Garage
With the weather turning colder, you might find bugs and other pests entering your garage as they seek protection and warmth. Finding these critters in your garage can be unsettling, but there are some [...]
The Difference Between an Emergency Fund and a Rainy Day Fund
Occasionally, you might find yourself in need of money due to unforeseen circumstances. That's why it's important to have money set aside to help pay for these unplanned costs and expenses. You've probably heard [...]
Qualified Mortgage vs. Non-Qualified Mortgage
A Qualified Mortgage or QM Mortgage is one that is backed by the government such as Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, FHA or VA. These mortgages conform to government guidelines and require income verification, higher [...]