June 22, 2022The Mortgage Voice
Is a Recession Imminent?
Jeff examines the clues that may lead to a potential recession in the US. The word itself evokes visions of unemployment, a big drop in the stock...
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Host Jeff Barton explores topics related to the real estate and mortgage business, from how to get a mortgage to programs available across the spectrum of borrowers. The market is constantly changing and so are the rates, qualifications, and range of products available – tune in for the latest news and information.
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Inflation and the Pursuit of Higher Profit Margins
Jeff explains the relationship between higher costs and profitability to shareholders when it comes to the impact of inflation. The availability of...
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June 8, 2022The Mortgage Voice
The Housing Market and the Affordability Index
Jeff sheds some light on the affordability index and the overall effect interest rates and inflation have, not only on a buyer’s potential to qualify...
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June 1, 2022The Mortgage Voice
Keeping Nerves Steady in an Uncertain Market
Jeff considers the myriad causes of stress that seep into every aspect of our lives, with those stressors seeming to compound when the anxiety over...
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May 25, 2022The Mortgage Voice
What is the Flight to Safety?
Jeff explains the phenomenon, known as “the flight to safety,” that occurs when there is instability or uncertainty in the world – major shifts in...
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May 12, 2022The Mortgage Voice
Dealing with Discrimination in Real Estate
Jeff contemplates the disparity between the advantaged and disadvantaged in the rapidly evolving real estate market. The better opportunities for the...
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May 4, 2022The Mortgage Voice
Why is it So Tough to Get a Mortgage These Days?
Jeff ponders the many issues being faced in the real estate market, from skyrocketing rates and loan costs to the specter of lending bias, to the...
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April 29, 2022The Mortgage Voice
Exploring Program Options in a Tight Market
Jeff details the marked trajectory mortgage rates have taken since the beginning of the year. The number of properties on the market has declined,...
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April 20, 2022The Mortgage Voice
The Benefits of a Mortgage Rate Lock
Jeff breaks down the importance of locking in a loan rate. With rates rising at a pace not experienced in 40 years, securing a lock-in is more...
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April 15, 2022The Mortgage Voice
Achieving Focus in a World Full of Distractions
Jeff delves into the myriad distractions that keep us in an almost constant state of worry, whether it’s family issues, inflation, war, or local and...
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