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Emanuel Stewart April 18, 2025

What Every Buyer Should Know About Home Appraisals

Buying a home is an exciting yet complex process, and one critical step often catches buyers off guard—the home appraisal. This professional evaluation determines the fair market value of a property, ensuring that both you and your lender are making a sound investment. Understanding how appraisals work can help you navigate this stage with confidence and avoid potential roadblocks.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Home Buying, Mortgage101, Real Estate Tips

Emanuel Stewart April 17, 2025

Why Did My Mortgage Lender Change?

Buying a home is one of the most significant financial steps you’ll ever take. After securing a mortgage, you expect to send your payments to the same lender for years to come. So, when you receive a notice saying your mortgage has been sold and your payments should now go to a different company, it might feel alarming.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Home Buying, Home Loans, Mortgage Tips

Emanuel Stewart April 16, 2025

The Facts and Fictions of Reverse Mortgages

A reverse mortgage can be a powerful financial tool for homeowners aged 62 and older, providing access to home equity without the burden of monthly mortgage payments. If you’re considering this option, here’s a step-by-step guide to help you navigate the process.

Filed Under: Mortagage Tips Tagged With: Financial Freedom, Home Equity, Reverse Mortgage

Emanuel Stewart April 15, 2025

Smart Strategies for Building an Emergency Fund

Life is full of unexpected expenses, from medical bills to car repairs and even job loss. Having an emergency fund in place can help protect you from financial stress and prevent you from relying on high-interest loans or credit cards. If you don’t already have one, now is the perfect time to start building your safety net.

Filed Under: Personal Finance Tagged With: Emergency Fund, Financial Security, Money Tips

Emanuel Stewart April 14, 2025

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – April 14th, 2025

Last week’s inflation reports, both the CPI and PPI, came in significantly cooler than expected. However, this must be viewed in the context of the administration’s recent tariff policies. Rather than signaling a healthy reduction in inflation, the data points to signs of deflation–which can be just as damaging to the economy as high inflation. While the FOMC Minutes offered little insight regarding interest rate changes, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has made it clear that no action will be taken until more data becomes available. Finally, the latest consumer sentiment report dropped to its lowest level in three years, with inflation concerns reaching their highest point since 1981.

Filed Under: Financial Reports Tagged With: Financial Report, Jobless Claims, Mortgage Rates

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