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Cory Thompson September 16, 2026

What Happens to Your Mortgage Options When a Home Does Not Appraise as Expected?

You have negotiated a purchase price, your offer has been accepted, and the mortgage process is moving forward. Then the appraisal comes back lower than expected. For buyers, that can be unsettling, but a low appraisal does not automatically mean the purchase is over. What happens next depends on the contract, available funds, financing, and what the buyer and seller are willing to do.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Home Appraisal, Mortgage Options, Mortgage Tips

Cory Thompson September 15, 2026

Why the Type of Property You Buy Can Affect Your Mortgage Options

When buyers start thinking about mortgage options, they often focus on their own finances: income, credit, debts, savings, and down payment. But there is another part of the equation that can be easy to overlook. The property itself matters. A traditional single-family home, condominium, manufactured home, multi-unit property, or unusual property may not be treated exactly the same when it comes to financing.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Home Buying, Mortgage Options, Mortgage Tips

Cory Thompson September 14, 2026

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – September 14th, 2026

While CPI data has come in within expectations for current inflation, inflation remains much higher than in previous years. The rate is holding steady at 2.4%, which is above the Federal Reserve’s 2.0% target.

Filed Under: Financial Reports Tagged With: Financial Report, Jobless Claims, Mortgage Rates

Cory Thompson September 11, 2026

How Mortgage Underwriting Looks at Your Financial Picture

Mortgage underwriting can seem mysterious when you are buying a home. You submit documents, answer questions, and sometimes receive requests for additional information without knowing exactly what is happening behind the scenes. Understanding the purpose of underwriting can make this stage of the mortgage process much less intimidating.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Home Loans, Mortgage Tips, Mortgage Underwriting

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Cory Thompson

Cory Thompson


Mortgage Loan Originator
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Recent Posts

  • What Happens to Your Mortgage Options When a Home Does Not Appraise as Expected?
  • Why the Type of Property You Buy Can Affect Your Mortgage Options
  • What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – September 14th, 2026
  • How Mortgage Underwriting Looks at Your Financial Picture

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