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Lower Purchase Price vs. Closing Cost Credit – The $65,466 Mistake!!

December 4, 2020 musicman Uncategorized

As much as I have talked about the difference between these two things, I was surprised to see I hadn’t written about it because it can make a huge difference, sometimes make or break, with regard to a borrower’s situation relative to the money needed for closing costs. The Scenario: Let’s take a look at […]

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Mortgage Rates and the Economy

October 18, 2019October 18, 2019 musicman Uncategorized

Deceptive advertising is a HUGE pet peeve of mine.  For me, it’s important to be 100% honest all the time.  Spinning things to make something look better than it is in an effort to get people to make a decision for your own financial gain doesn’t sit well with me.  I’ve never played that game […]

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Lock or Float: Where Are Rates Headed?

March 12, 2018 musicman Uncategorized

An important question with regard to any loan is “Should I lock?” or When should I lock?”  No one ever really knows for sure.  I have a pretty extensive background in investing (I was a Series 7 Licensed Representative for Fidelity Investments in the mid-90s) so I’m familiar with a lot of things that the […]

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