Make Sense of a Wild Week

Make Sense of a Wild Week

May 6, 2022. Mortgage rates change quickly – and last week was no exception. Read what happened with the market, along with key takeaways from Wednesday’s Fed meeting and what it could mean for you in the long run.

Financial Literacy Resource Roundup

Financial Literacy Resource Roundup

In honor of Financial Literacy Month (and in service of Morty’s mission to make home financing solutions accessible to all), we’ve pulled together some articles that can help, no matter where you are in your homebuying journey. All about…

All Eyes on Affordability

All Eyes on Affordability

April 22, 2022. Rising rates are still top of mind for many buyers, so I’ve taken another deep dive to help you find ways to remain competitive in the current market.

Rates Continue on an Upward Climb

Rates Continue on an Upward Climb

April 4, 2022. We’re talking about affordability, inflation and the spring housing. My priority is to share the info you need to know to make informed homebuying decisions.

What is Mortgage Forbearance and is it a Good Idea?

What is Mortgage Forbearance and is it a Good Idea?

Have you ever gotten a bill and immediately wondered how you’ll come up with the money to pay for it? It’s a common situation, especially when you experience financial hardship or an unfortunate job loss. It’s a good rule…

What is a Mortgage? A Guide for Beginners

What is a Mortgage? A Guide for Beginners

Getting a mortgage may seem like a complex task with many layers and steps involved. However, the first step to breaking down the process involves answering the most basic question: “What is a mortgage?” Understanding the very basics of…

How Much House Can I Afford?

How Much House Can I Afford?

How Much House Can I Afford? It’s often easiest to learn how much house you can afford by working backward from your monthly expenses, then determining how much you can afford to pay. In other words, add up your…

What Is a Rate Lock?

What Is a Rate Lock?

Mortgage interest rates fluctuate daily, sometimes even from hour to hour. Market factors can send rates up one day and then back down the next. There’s no sure-fire way to know when rates will change – though there are…