What to Do When You Are Outbid on a Home
Home sales are competitive right now. In many markets, offering the asking price isn’t enough to guarantee that you will be able to purchase the home. With buyers offering more and more, what can you do if you are outbid…
FHFA kills adverse market fee
Mortgage industry cheers elimination of 50 basis point fee on most refinanced mortgages For those that have not refinanced during these historically low rates in 2020 and into 2021, now is your chance again as we expect refinance rates to…
Vantage Vs. Everyone – May 2021
Vantage vs. Everybody- MAY 2021 data now available! ** This is a tough housing market for buyers. Contractual terms on offers are vital so don't limit your options and work with a fiduciary. In addition to offering lower-than-average rates and…
What Is a Hot Housing Market?
If you have been looking to purchase a home in 2021, you have probably been told that you are in a “hot housing market” and to be ready for a long wait or fierce competition. What exactly is a hot…
Understanding Debt-to-Income Ratio When Buying a Home
Most homebuyers get a loan to purchase their property called a mortgage. This is a specific type of loan that banks and credit unions offer to make home ownership possible without saving up hundreds of thousands of dollars to purchase…
Vantage Mortgage Weekly Interest Rate Tracker – 06/30/2021
GET A QUOTE INSTANT LIVE RATES APPLY ONLINE Vantage Mortgage Rate Tracker DATE: Wednesday, June 30th, 2021 TYPE: Home Purchase (contact us for refinance quote- similar) TIME: 1:20 PM PST STATES: OREGON & WASHINGTON CHANGE THIS WEEK: MILD IMPROVEMENT (since last Wednesday with daily volatility)…
VMG Weekly Mortgage Rate Tracker – 6/23/21
GET A QUOTE INSTANT LIVE RATES APPLY ONLINE Vantage Mortgage Rate Tracker DATE: Wednesday, June 23rd, 2021 TYPE: Home Purchase (contact us for refinance quote- similar) TIME: 3:30 PM PST STATES: OREGON & WASHINGTON CHANGE THIS WEEK: STAGNANT (since last Wednesday with daily volatility) SUGGESTION:…
Vantage Mortgage Weekly Interest Rate Tracker – 12/9/20
DATE: Wednesday, December 10th, 2020 TYPE: Home Purchase (contact us for refinance quote- similar) TIME: 5:00 PM PST STATES: OREGON & WASHINGTON CHANGE THIS WEEK: IMPROVEMENT (since last Wednesday with daily volatility) SUGGESTION: With rates still at historic lows, we suggest locking. The post-election…