Interest Rates are Rising…

It’s amazing how fast interest rates are increasing. Less than two months ago, rates were one-quarter to one-half point (percentage point) lower than they are today. The yield on the ten year treasury note has increased from around 4.5% to 4.9%. I would guess the main reason for the increase is the uncertainty surrounding inflation.…

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Researching a mortgage online

I read a statistic the other day that nearly 75% of consumers research products and services online before making a purchase. That started me thinking about researching mortgages online. It’s a great way to ‘shop smart’ but I recommend you keep a couple things in mind as you go cyber sleuthing for a loan. 1.…

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