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DECEMBER ROUNDTABLE ROUNDUP

Our panel hit it out of the park again this month with some great info on mortgages.  Below is a summary of topics we discussed.  You can check it out in its entirety on the Counsel Mortgage YouTube channel, click here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PV7SAuayxoA Come back each month for current information on the mortgage market.  Let us...

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REFINANCE

Are you waiting for rates to come down to refinance?  Are you unsure as to whether you should refinance?  What are factors to consider in refinancing?  Is it simply lowering your payment?  Join us for the December Counsel Mortgage Roundtable Live on our YouTube channel on Wednesday, December 17th, at 1 pm AZ time where...

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SLOWLY IT TURNS

Today’s post is written by Michael Green, Senior Commercial Loan Originator with Counsel Mortgage Group, LLC.  Mike writes monthly on the commercial mortgage market.  Check back each month for his commentary.   CRE mortgage lenders appear to be shifting away from the defensive stance that has characterized the past several years. Industry data shows underwriting...

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NOVEMBER ROUNDTABLE ROUNDUP

Here is the Roundup from this month’s Roundtable.  If you’d like to watch the panel discussion, click on the Counsel Mortgage YouTube channel:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGMG2lwghm0   We discussed the following:    Subscribe to our YouTube channel to stay informed and follow us on social media.   Looking forward to seeing you at next month’s Roundtable!   If you...

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THE 50-YEAR FIXED MORTGAGE

The government announced it is considering a 50-year fixed rate mortgage.  Is this a good option?  Would it be right for you?  Also, why aren’t mortgage rates coming down after the Fed decreased the Fed Funds rate?  Are adjustable rate mortgages a viable option today?  Join us at our Live Roundtable on the Counsel Mortgage...

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EVERYBODY IS BANKABLE

Today’s post is written by Michael Green, Senior Commercial Loan Originator with Counsel Mortgage Group, LLC.  Mike writes monthly on the commercial mortgage market.  Check back each month for his commentary.   I recently received a call from a prospective buyer of a small business that included the real estate.  He called to inquire about...

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OCTOBER ROUNDTABLE ROUNDUP

  Here is the Roundup from this month’s Roundtable.  If you’d like to see what was discussed, you can watch the Roundtable on the Counsel Mortgage YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-qMkasMBJ8 Subscribe to our YouTube channel to stay informed and follow us on social media.   Looking forward to seeing you at next month’s Roundtable!   If you...

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OCT 20TH 1PM AZ TIME COUNSEL MORTGAGE LIVE ROUNDTABLE

Join us on Monday, October 20th at 1 pm Arizona time for our October Live Roundtable.  In addition to the market update, we’ll talk about how to keep your low rate in the event of a divorce, what to do if your appraisal comes in low, and how it is becoming easier to get a...

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A QUARTER POINT – SO WHAT!

Today’s post is written by Michael Green, Senior Commercial Loan Originator with Counsel Mortgage Group, LLC.  Mike writes monthly on the commercial mortgage market.  Check back each month for his commentary.   The Federal Reserve delivered a widely expected quarter-point rate cut 2 weeks ago, lowering its fed funds benchmark range to 4.00% – 4 ¼%...

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SEPTEMBER ROUNDTABLE ROUNDUP

Another informative Roundtable.  Here is a Roundup of some of the topics we covered.  If you’d like to see all of the topics covered, you can watch it on our YouTube channel by clicking:  https://youtube.com/live/ZqoOMvMzOaQ                         1. Market Update – Freddie Mac shows the 30-year fixed mortgage at 6.26%, which is the lowest it has been...