by Mark Maldonado | Aug 8, 2025 | Mortgage Tips
For generations, the goal was simple, pay off your mortgage before retirement and enjoy your golden years debt-free. But today’s retirees are changing the conversation. More and more, homeowners in or near retirement are choosing to take out a mortgage on...
by Mark Maldonado | Aug 7, 2025 | Mortgage Tips
For many homebuyers, the mortgage process feels like a maze. You know you want to own a home, but the path to get there can feel confusing. So let us try something different. Instead of walking forward through the process, let us walk backward, starting from the...
by Mark Maldonado | Aug 6, 2025 | Mortgage Tips
When people think about getting a mortgage, the story usually sounds the same, young couple, starter home, perfect timing. But real life does not always follow that script. The truth is, many people come to the mortgage process in the middle of a major life change....
by Mark Maldonado | Aug 5, 2025 | Mortgage Tips
For many people, the idea of getting pre-approved for a mortgage feels overwhelming. You are asked to hand over personal financial information, trust a stranger with your credit report, and answer questions you may not feel ready to face. It is no wonder some buyers...
by Mark Maldonado | Aug 4, 2025 | Financial Reports
There were several notable releases this last week, with the largest being the PCE Index — the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation indicator. The PCE Index may be the more accurate indicator going forward, as data collection for the Consumer Price Index...
