Vantage Mortgage Brokers Summer 2024 Newsletter
Vantage Mortgage Brokers hit a new milestone this month, reaching $2 Billion in loan production and helping nearly 6,000 local families in the Pacific NW. As a small team, we are very proud of this accomplishment by our deeply seasoned…
What Is Going On With Mortgage Rates?
You may have heard mortgage rates are going to stay a bit higher for longer than originally expected. And if you’re wondering why, the answer lies in the latest economic data. Here’s a quick overview of what’s happening with mortgage rates and…
Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac Announcement after NAR Settlement
Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac have made an announcement clarifying some key details after the recent NAR settlement. Key highlights of the announcement: Seller Concessions: They clarified that property sellers can still offer to cover buyer’s agents fees, though these…
Vantage Mortgage Brokers Spring 2024 Newsletter
It’s no surprise. Everyone is feeling inflation. Total household debt rose by $212 Billion to reach $17.5 trillion in the fourth quarter of 2023. That one takes a bit to sink in. What’s worse is that interest rates are up…
The Best Week To List Your House Is Almost Here
Are you thinking about making a move? If so, now may be the perfect time to start the process. That’s because experts say the best week to list your house is just around the corner. A recent Realtor.com study looked at housing market trends…
Vantage Mortgage Brokers’ Response to NAR settlement and support of Buyer’s Agents
In light of the NAR settlement, there is still plenty to work through on how lenders will handle this and the best ways to navigate this as a buyer’s agent. However, we wanted to give you a few resources to…
What Should I Do First: Sell My Home or Buy a New Home?
If you are moving due to a new job, relocating cities, needing a larger or smaller home, or any other reason, it can be tricky to time things just right. Should you keep your current home while you move or…
The Truth About Down Payments
If you’re planning to buy your first home, saving up for all the costs involved can feel daunting, especially when it comes to the down payment. That might be because you’ve heard you need to save 20% of the home’s price to put…
What’s Really Happening with Mortgage Rates?
Are you feeling a bit unsure about what’s really happening with mortgage rates? That might be because you’ve heard someone say they’re coming down. But then you read somewhere else that they’re up again. And that may leave you scratching your…