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Cory Thompson March 3, 2026

The Pre-Approval Conversation You Should Have With Yourself First

Pre-approval is often treated as the green light to shop at the top of a budget. However, the most successful buyers begin with a deeper conversation about comfort, lifestyle, and risk tolerance. A lender can determine what is possible, but only the buyer can determine what feels sustainable. Aligning personal comfort with financial approval creates long term stability.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Buyer Education, Mortgage Planning, Pre-Approval

Cory Thompson March 2, 2026

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – March 2nd, 2026

The release schedules of both the PPI and CPI have landed in the same week, but recently they have been shifted off kilter, with the PPI set to release the prior week. Limited information from the Core PPI–which came in higher than expected–was released, with the full data release delayed and likely to be published alongside the CPI data. Outside of these two releases, the unemployment data that was set to be released this week has also been delayed and is now due next week. This leaves Consumer Confidence as the only major release, which broke a six-month downtrend, showing a more positive reception this time around.

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

Cory Thompson February 27, 2026

The Real Cost of Private Mortgage Insurance and How to Remove It

Private mortgage insurance allows borrowers to purchase a home with less than twenty percent down. While it increases accessibility, it also increases monthly housing costs. Many borrowers accept mortgage insurance without fully understanding how it affects total loan expense or how it can eventually be removed. Clarity around cost and timeline creates stronger financial positioning.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Equity Growth, Mortgage Costs, Private Mortgage Insurance

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Cory Thompson

Cory Thompson


Mortgage Loan Originator
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