Mortgage Talk - Blog

Weekly lending update with market insights.

More Homes, Higher Rates: What This Week’s Numbers Mean For You

Inside Lending FOR THE WEEK OF September 28, 2026 QUOTE OF THE WEEK "If you...
Blocks representing mortgage rates and homes.

The Mortgage Rate You See Online Isn’t the One You’d Get in Metro Phoenix

You've probably seen the headlines saying mortgage rates have climbed to their highest point since...
Lending update graphic highlighting current market trends.

The Fed Just Raised Rates. Buyers Still Have Leverage.

Inside Lending FOR THE WEEK OF September 21, 2026 QUOTE OF THE WEEK “You can’t...
Lending update: job rates and buyer leverage insights.

Jobs Keep Rates Higher but Buyers Just Got More Leverage — Here’s What’s Behind It

Inside Lending FOR THE WEEK OF September 8, 2026 QUOTE OF THE WEEK “A person...
Remote work influences Phoenix real estate trends.

Remote Work Is Bringing Buyers to Greater Phoenix, and Reshaping Where They Buy Once They’re Here

If you can work from anywhere, the question isn't just "can I afford a home."...
College funding strategies for Arizona parents.

Is Buying ASU Student Housing Better Than Renting?

For many Arizona parents, college planning eventually becomes a pretty expensive question: How are we...

Thinking About Tapping Into Your 401(k) To Buy a Home in Phoenix? Read This First.

Lately, headlines have floated an eye-catching idea about tapping into your 401(k) to cover a...
Lending update: buyers gain leverage this week.

Buyers Have More Leverage Than They’ve Had in Years — But This Week Could Change That

Inside Lending FOR THE WEEK OF August 31, 2026 QUOTE OF THE WEEK  “Success is...
Inside Lending update on buyer leverage trends.

Buyer Leverage Is Back: Inventory Hits Its Highest Level Since 2019

Inside Lending FOR THE WEEK OF August 24, 2026 QUOTE OF THE WEEK “The cure...

Big Investors Are Backing Off Metro Phoenix, and That’s Your Opening

Big Investors Are Backing Off Metro Phoenix, and That's Your Opening For years, a lot...