Episode notes
In this episode of Take Ten, Corey Freels and Lisa Wiles from The Mortgage Gallery break down the latest market data and give Realtors the insights they need to win one more deal as we head into the holidays.
We cover:
• Why the December Fed meeting is unlikely to bring a rate cut
• How to use the CME FedWatch Tool to sound like a market expert • Why mortgage rates ticked slightly higher this week
• The truth about USDA delays and alternative 100 percent financing options
• Why buyers are quietly popping up in December
• Real stories from the field:
— How a bank-statement loan boosted income from $3,800 to $27,500/month
— An eight-day FHA close with a holiday in the middle
• What Realtors should do ri ...
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