Mortgage News

Renovation Loans Can Get You Into Your Dream Neighborhood

By Joanna England / July 19, 2018 /

Bob Johnson (AKA BobMortgage) hears it all the time. With our tight inventory, it’s hard to find a move-in ready home in your perfect neighborhood. Luckily, our most-trusted mortgage expert has a solution  — financing your renovation in your mortgage. Don’t be discouraged if you find the perfect location with great schools, wonderful amenities, and…

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BobMortgage: Something’s Coming, And We’re Excited About it!

By Joanna England / June 28, 2018 /

I’m sure you recognize Bob Johnson, AKA BobMortgage, our most-trusted mortgage expert and a senior mortgage adviser with the nation’s oldest lender, Wallick & Volk, from his weekly Mortgage Reports and his occasional BobMortgage Zone videos. No one helps us understand the nuances of the real estate market and how the economy at large affects…

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The Mortgage Report: Don’t Panic! BobMortgage Offers Advice For Buyers in a Tricky Market

By Joanna England / February 5, 2018 /

The Dow plummeted 666 points, the largest dive in the past two years. Though a weak stock market usually means a boost in bonds and therefore lower interest rates, there’s another point of influence that is keeping rates up: inflation. If it sounds like it’s time to panic about locking or floating, just listen to…

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The Mortgage Report: What Effects Will The Government Shutdown Have on Mortgages?

By Joanna England / January 22, 2018 /

It’s a critical week for housing, says Bob Johnson (AKA BobMortgage) in our Mortgage Report. With the federal government thrown into chaos after a shutdown and a turbulent stock market, should you lock or float?  Arm yourself with information in these quickly changing times from our most-trusted mortgage expert, senior mortgage adviser for the nation’s oldest…

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Onward and Upward: CoreLogic Predicts Higher Sales, Prices, and Interest Rates for 2016

By Joanna England / December 7, 2015 /

Yes, it’s that time of year again. CoreLogic has come in at the head of the pack for 2016 predictions, issuing its forecast and data brief today. And while we’ve heard a bit of “doom and gloom” from Steve Brown, CoreLogic’s report says that not only will we see more home sales and more demand,…

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