Vantage Spring 2025 Newsletter
MORTGAGE RATES, TARIFF NEWS, AND VOLATILITY WHEN IS IT A GOOD TIME TO REFINANCE?
Should You Put More Money Down on a Home or Invest It?
By Andy Harris, President of Vantage Mortgage Brokers Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll make in your lifetime. If you’re fortunate enough to have saved more than the minimum down payment required, you might find…
Why Does My Mortgage Loan Get Sold or the Payment Servicer Change?
By Andy Harris, President of Vantage Mortgage Brokers This question comes up often for most consumers in the United States who take out mortgages. Most need a little clarity on what it means and does not mean when their mortgage…
Why Is My Credit Score Different From My Mortgage Lender?
By Andy Harris, President of Vantage Mortgage Brokers Consumers today have access to more information than ever before. Financial education and access to credit profiles have helped consumers improve or maintain their credit ratings and scores, but not without confusion…
Buying a Home in Today’s Market: What You Need to Know
By Andy Harris, President of Vantage Mortgage Brokers
Never Feel Pressured to Use a Specific Mortgage Lender
By Andy Harris, President of Vantage Mortgage Brokers
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…
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…