June 13 the Fed raised its benchmark interest rate, the Fed Funds rate, by another ¼%. Two additional increases anticipated in Sept and Dec. The Fed’s overnight lending rate is now in a range of 1.75% to 2.00%. Citing stronger consumer spending, and a highly optimistic business community, the Fed laid out the potential for...
Author: john (John Rapasky)
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COMMERCIAL LENDING UPDATE
The FOMC raised the target federal funds by 25 bps earlier this month to a range of 1.75-2.00 %, and projected a third and fourth rate hike later this year, read that to be Sept and Dec. This sending the prime rate to 5%, and jacking up variable rate loans by ¼ point. The Fed...
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COMMERCIAL LENDING UPDATE
Many experts have been more bullish in their approach to increases to the Federal Funds rate in 2018, forecasting a total of four rate hikes for the year. And after the administration passed tax reform at the end of last year, experts again forecasted an increase in the Federal Funds rate, saying it could cause...
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COMMERCIAL LENDING UPDATE
The yield on the 10-yr U.S. Treasury spiked to 3.03% two weeks ago (4-25-18), breaking a decade long downtrend. This highlights a major problem (or achieving a solution if you’re the Fed) – inflation is back. As Bloomberg noted that morning, something even more foreboding is the move in short term rates, up, which according...
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ADVANCED ISSUES IN PROBATE AND ESTATE PLANNING
John Rapasky and Mike Green of Counsel Mortgage sponsoring the Arizona State Bar Association seminar on Advanced Issues in Probate and Estate Planning. Speaking with lawyers regarding the pros and cons of reverse mortgages, residential and commercial financing. We offer a variety of products and services, ask us how we can assist you today: Counsel...
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AIME
I am in Irvine, California today attending the first mortgage workshop for AIME, the Association of Independent Mortgage Experts. This is a group of mortgage brokers from across the country who believe the mortgage broker provides the best value and options for the customer. There are over 600 attendees at the conference. I’ve met brokers...
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HAPPY HOLIDAYS
For those who celebrate, Happy Easter and Passover from Counsel Mortgage Group, LLC We offer a variety of products and services, ask us how we can assist you today: Counsel Mortgage Group®, LLC www.counselmortgage.com 480-502-1000 NMLS #178927 AZ MB #0909580 CA DBO #60DBO43873 Copyright © 2018 Counsel Mortgage Group®, LLC.
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GET READY FOR THE MOST COMPETITIVE SPRING HOME BUYING SEASON SINCE THE GREAT RECESSION
Here is an article which describes what is happening in today’s housing market. It provides further evidence as to why it is important to work with a mortgage broker. We can issue pre-qualifications and pre-approvals to get you in the best position to make an offer. Also, we shop wholesale lenders to provide you with...
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COMMERCIAL LENDING UPDATE
New data and commentary from federal financial regulators are pointing to signs of increased risks in CRE lending. Notably, the amount of delinquent multifamily and owner-occupied property loans on the books of U.S. banks increased in the Q4-17 of last year, according to the FDIC. And while the increases and total volumes are small, the...
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IRISH PROVERB
“Never iron a four-leaf clover because you don’t want to press your luck.” Wishing you a happy and safe St. Patrick’s Day from all of us at Counsel Mortgage Group®, LLC! We offer a variety of products and services, ask us how we can assist you today: Counsel Mortgage Group®, LLC www.counselmortgage.com 480-502-1000 NMLS #178927...