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Cybersecurity Awareness Month

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Cybersecurity Awareness Month Tips to Keep Your Data Safe From Phishing! When it comes to cybersecurity, phishing attacks are one of the most common type of security breach. As a matter of fact, this was confirmed by a report published in 2020 by the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Centre. What is phishing? Phishing is the […]

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Government Shutdown and Home Loans

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How Does A Government Shutdown Impacts Home Loan? That Depends… Though are some areas of our lives that could be impacted by a government shutdown, many home buyers will experience minimal impact on an existing mortgage application.  The answer is dependent on a type of loan in question. Here is a quick reference to help […]

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Hot Housing Market Tips

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Hot Housing Market Tips for Homebuyers   Recently, I was interviewed  about Austin’s hot housing market by Sarah Wheeler, Editor in Chief of Housing Wire. We talked specifically about what homebuyers need to know in a like we see in Austin and surrounding areas. Here are some tips from that interview.   Prepare your finances. A hot housing […]

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Austin Holiday Events 2020

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Austin Holiday Events 2020 Style: In-Person and Virtual There is no shortage of Austin Holiday Events. This time of the year is always a favorite because Austin really loves a good celebration. However, we are aware things will look a little differently as we work as a community to maintain our health and safety for […]

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In the News | The Wall Street Journal

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Discount Points on Jumbo Mortgages are Hot Again. Here’s Why. This month, The Wall Street Journal published an article discussing the discount points on jumbo mortgages during the COVID-19 pandemic. As you may know, a jumbo mortgage is a loan designed to finance high-value properties that exceed the maximum conforming loan limit set by the […]

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Adverse Market Fee FAQ

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Adverse Market Fee – A Surprising GSE Directive It was a typical Wednesday after dinner two weeks ago when I got a notice about the unexpected news: Government sponsored enterprises (GSE), Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac announced a directive known as the Adverse Market Fee. This directive will impose a 0.50% fee on all refinances. […]

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