Florida's Hometown Heroes Program Explained: What Every Buyer and Realtor Needs to Know Right Now

Florida's Hometown Heroes Program Explained: What Every Buyer and Realtor Needs to Know Right Now

Up to $35K for heroes, zero percent interest, 50M available now. Brian Faeth at Universal Home Lending explains. ...more

Mortgage

August 25, 20267 min read

Florida Realtors: Brian Faeth at Universal Home Lending Has One Job and That Is Making You Look Good

Florida Realtors: Brian Faeth at Universal Home Lending Has One Job and That Is Making You Look Good

Fast pre-approvals, zero drama closings, every loan type. Brian Faeth explains his realtor partnership. ...more

Mortgage

July 14, 20263 min read

Mortgage Rates Are Moving on Global Headlines and Here Is How to Stay in Control While You Shop

Mortgage Rates Are Moving on Global Headlines and Here Is How to Stay in Control While You Shop

Build in a quarter to half percent cushion. Brian Faeth explains how to shop rates without the stress. ...more

Mortgage

June 22, 20263 min read

What Actually Counts as a Good Mortgage Rate Right Now and How to Get an Even Better One

What Actually Counts as a Good Mortgage Rate Right Now and How to Get an Even Better One

Under 6.5% on 30yr is strong right now. Brian Faeth explains the levers that get you an even better rate. ...more

Mortgage

June 19, 20264 min read

Refinance Applications Just Jumped 15 Percent in One Week and Here Is What That Means for You

Refinance Applications Just Jumped 15 Percent in One Week and Here Is What That Means for You

30yr rates dipping toward high 6%. Brian Faeth explains why now is the time to run your numbers again. ...more

Mortgage

June 18, 20263 min read

Adjustable Rate Mortgages Are Making a Comeback and Here Is Why More Buyers Are Choosing Them Now

Adjustable Rate Mortgages Are Making a Comeback and Here Is Why More Buyers Are Choosing Them Now

ARM rates near high 5% vs 30yr fixed. Brian Faeth explains why informed buyers are choosing ARMs now. ...more

Mortgage

June 17, 20264 min read

The Fed Meeting on June 16th Does Not Set Your Mortgage Rate and Here Is What Actually Does

The Fed Meeting on June 16th Does Not Set Your Mortgage Rate and Here Is What Actually Does

10-year Treasury drives rates not the Fed. Brian Faeth explains where mortgage opportunities come from. ...more

Mortgage

June 16, 20263 min read

You Do Not Need Rates to Drop a Full Point to Benefit From a Refinance and Here Is Why

You Do Not Need Rates to Drop a Full Point to Benefit From a Refinance and Here Is Why

Half a point saves $100 a month on a $400K loan. Brian Faeth explains when refinancing makes sense. ...more

Mortgage

May 19, 20263 min read

Are Home Prices Really Dropping? Why National Headlines Are the Wrong Place to Look

Are Home Prices Really Dropping? Why National Headlines Are the Wrong Place to Look

The first national home price decline since 2012 made headlines but it tells you almost nothing about your specific market. Brian Faeth breaks down what the local data actually shows and why your zip ... ...more

Mortgage

April 21, 20265 min read

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