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Construction jobs decline is a signal of a recession
The US construction industry plays a crucial role in the economy, and changes in its job market can signal the overall health of the...
Ivan Vranjes
Apr 7, 20232 min read
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High Debt Crisis
In a world where debt seems to be an ever-present problem, recent news regarding the state of interest rates is sure to cause concern for...
Ivan Vranjes
Apr 3, 20232 min read
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California's Home Buying Affordability
The American Dream of owning a home has always been a symbol of stability and security. But for many Americans, that dream is turning...
Ivan Vranjes
Mar 31, 20232 min read
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Market is slow but you are not
The housing market has been on everyone's minds since the beginning of 2023. The first few months have seen a surge in demand for homes,...
Ivan Vranjes
Mar 30, 20232 min read
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Interest Rate Expectations Show Possible May Hike
Recent interest rate expectations show a 53% chance of a 25 basis point rate hike in May, signaling a shift in the market's outlook. This...
Ivan Vranjes
Mar 29, 20231 min read
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Short-Term CDs: The Latest Culprit of the Banking Crisis
Over the past few weeks, short-term certificates of deposit (CDs) have suddenly surged in popularity, and this is causing a headache for...
Ivan Vranjes
Mar 26, 20232 min read
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The Ripple Effect of Tight Monetary Policy
How the Federal Reserve's Decision is Impacting Households: The US net worth is in the historical decline due to the Feds monetary...
Ivan Vranjes
Mar 21, 20232 min read
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The Aftermath of Pandemic-Driven Refinancing Boom: US Mortgages at Historic Highs
More than 40% of all US mortgages were originated in the last two years, driven by historically low borrowing costs and a refinancing...
Ivan Vranjes
Mar 20, 20232 min read
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There's no such thing as "Free Money"
In addition to the Fed's predictions and actions, the recent collapse of a major banks has highlighted some of the underlying issues with...
Ivan Vranjes
Mar 18, 20232 min read
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How much should we trust the Feds?
The Federal Reserve's predictions and actions since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic have been consistently off the mark. Despite its...
Ivan Vranjes
Mar 18, 20232 min read
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The Implications of Raising Interest Rates on Banks with Large Treasury Bond Portfolios
The Implications of Raising Interest Rates on Banks with Large Treasury Bond Portfolios As interest rates rise, the banking sector may...
Ivan Vranjes
Mar 17, 20232 min read
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FHLBanks are seeking to raise $64 billion through the sale of short-term notes
The Federal Home Loan Banks (FHLBanks) are a vital system of 11 regional banks in the United States, created by Congress in 1932 to...
Ivan Vranjes
Mar 13, 20231 min read
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Shop the broker not the rate
In the competitive world of mortgages, finding the best rate is not the only thing that matters. The key to securing the best deal lies...
Ivan Vranjes
Mar 6, 20231 min read
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We have a personal credit crisis and not housing crisis
In recent years, we've seen a significant rise in personal debt while personal savings is on the decline, which has led many to argue...
Ivan Vranjes
Feb 6, 20232 min read
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Take advantage of our 2-1 buydown program
Are you ready to buy a home but feeling like you’re in a financial pinch? You’re not alone. Fortunately, there’s a way to take advantage...
Ivan Vranjes
Jan 10, 20232 min read
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Mortgage rates during a recession
It is a consensus among the economists that if we continue with this path the recession is inevitable. Most of them are saying that we...
Ivan Vranjes
Jan 5, 20231 min read
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How are mortgage rates determined
Mortgage rates are determined by a variety of factors, including: The yield on government bonds: Mortgage rates are often tied to the...
Ivan Vranjes
Jan 5, 20231 min read
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What do you know about the 2008 mortgage meltdown and is it going to happen again?
With home prices coming down in the last few months we are hearing a lot about the housing market crash. Many are concerned that we will...
Ivan Vranjes
Jan 5, 20233 min read
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Documents Required For A Mortgage Loan: 5 Tips for Success with Mortgage Loan Documents
Do you wanna avoid heartache? Do you wanna avoid disappointment? Do you wanna avoid, heaven forbid, loan denial? Avoid the late closing...
Ivan Vranjes
May 6, 20224 min read
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How Mortgage Rates Are Determined
Okay, how are mortgage interest rates determined? Now, so often there's a lot of misinformation out there, you see a lot of things...
Ivan Vranjes
May 3, 20224 min read
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