Vantage Mortgage Brokers Winter 2024 Newsletter
As we bid farewell to the old year and welcome the new one, we want to thank all of you for the support you’ve shown us over the last 16 years as past clients, business partners, friends, family, and colleagues. We…
Vantage Mortgage Brokers Fall 2023 Newsletter
Mortgage rates have continued to rise and hit a year-to-date peak in recent weeks that we have not seen for over 23 years. We hope that this peak is now in our rear-view mirror and we’re through the worst of…
Summer 2023 Newsletter
This continues to be a volatile and challenging year for mortgage rates and housing inventory. With inflation reaching its highest levels in 40 years last year, the rise in rates was quick and unforgiving. While many would-be home sellers exist, they don’t…
What’s Really Happening with Home Prices?
If you’re thinking about selling your house, recent headlines about home prices falling month-over-month may have you second guessing your decision—but perspective matters. While home prices are down slightly month-over-month in some markets, home values are still up almost 10% nationally on a year-over-year basis. A…
Happy Thanksgiving
No Thanksgiving would be complete without thanking the people who make our business successful. So, we want to sincerely thank our clients and employees this Thanksgiving. May you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving day surrounded by family and friends.
Fall Newsletter 2022
After an amazing extension to the summer weather through mid-October, that has certainly changed quickly in the Pacific NW with cool air and rain anticipated now in the extended forecast. Speaking of rain, inflation continues to rain down on our…
How the Fed Impacts Mortgage Rates
From RobChrisman.com: With the Fed decisions to raise or lower rates, we’re commonly asked how the Fed moves impact mortgage rates. MCT offers an excellent primer that reminds us, “Many people believe the Federal Reserve, through the actions of the Federal Open Market…