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What is a Recast?

Lower your loan amount with a lump sum principal reduction with your monthly payment being lowered vs. the costs of refinancing.

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National Homeownership Month

Every home has a story. My grandfather raised his family over the small grocery store he owned. The dream transcends generations, building communities and our country.

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Will artificial intelligence change the mortgage industry?

The world of mortgages can be complex and confusing, with various options and terms to consider. In recent years, advancements in artificial intelligence have made it possible to access information and support through chatbots and virtual assistants. One such technology is ChatGPT, a language model trained by OpenAI that can provide information and guidance on various topics, including mortgages.

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What do Fed rate increases mean for home mortgage rates?

So how does this impact mortgage rates? First, what dictates the direction or mortgage interest rates is the purchase and sale of Mortgage Backed Securities (MBS) on the secondary market. Investors purchase these as they would other investment vehicles such as stocks, bonds, etc. It is a matter of where they perceive they will receive the best return on their money.

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