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How Debt Shapes Your Home Loan Future
Consumer debt and late payments play a crucial role in a borrower's ability to qualify for a mortgage. Lenders review your entire financial profile, especially your debt-to-income (DTI) ratio and credit history, to assess whether you can responsibly manage a new home loan in addition to your existing obligations. Debt-to-Income (DTI) Ratio Lenders typically require your DTI ratio (monthly debt payments divided by gross monthly income) to be 43% or lower, with some preferring
Marc Winter
Nov 21, 20252 min read


Mortgage Demand From Homeowners Recovers as Applications Rise for the Second Week in a Row
Home loan applications rose slightly by 1.1% for the second consecutive week, following a larger 11% increase the previous week,...
Marc Winter
May 21, 20252 min read


Short Sales: How To Find Them, What You’ll Pay, and Red Flags To Look Out For
Let’s face it: The housing market is tough right now. Home prices are high, interest rates are up, and many people are finding it harder...
Marc Winter
May 14, 20253 min read


Mortgage Rates Ease Slightly: Is It Enough to Grow Spring Sales?
Source: NAR Homebuyers this spring are securing lower mortgage rates than a year ago, with 30-year fixed rates averaging 6.76% , down...
Marc Winter
May 9, 20252 min read


Mortgage Lenders Are Checking LinkedIn: Here’s How Your Social Media Could Affect Your Chance of Being Approved
With high mortgage rates and home prices, lenders are scrutinizing borrowers with increased intensity. While your bank statements and...
Marc Winter
Apr 14, 20253 min read


Pennsylvania Mortgage Rates
According to Zillow, here's a summary of the current mortgage rates in Pennsylvania as of March 19, 2025: 30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate : ...
Marc Winter
Mar 19, 20251 min read


Mortgage Rate Update in Monroe County, PA
Mortgage Rate Update in Monroe County, PA Currently, the average 30-year mortgage rate in Monroe County, PA, is around 7%. Here's how...
Marc Winter
Feb 10, 20251 min read
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