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Cory Thompson January 3, 2024

The Role of Mortgage Escrow Accounts in Property Tax and Insurance Payments

A mortgage escrow account, also known simply as an escrow account, is a financial arrangement set up by a mortgage lender to manage and disburse certain payments related to the property on behalf of the homeowner. The purpose of an escrow account is to ensure that essential expenses, such as property taxes and homeowners’ insurance, are paid on time.

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Escrow, Mortgage, Property Taxes

Cory Thompson January 2, 2024

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – January 2nd, 2024

With the New Year, the final week only featured the normal reports of Jobless Claims, S&P Shiller Home Price Index (YoY), and Chicago Business Barometer. All of them will have limited impact compared to the GDP and the Inflation data reports that have already been released.

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

Cory Thompson December 29, 2023

Mortgage Rate Locks: When and How to Secure the Best Rate

Rate locks provide financial stability, especially for those on a tight budget. Unpredictable rate changes can significantly impact the affordability of a mortgage, and a rate lock mitigates this risk.

Filed Under: Mortgage Rates Tagged With: Mortgage, Mortgage Rates, Rate Locks

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Cory Thompson

Cory Thompson


Mortgage Loan Originator
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