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Navigating the California Mortgage Market: Your Guide to Homeownership
California is known for its beautiful landscapes, vibrant cities, and diverse communities—but it’s also famous for its competitive housing market. If you’re considering purchasing a home in California, understanding the mortgage process is essential to ensuring a...
California Public Employees: Now’s the Time to Maximize Your Home Equity!
With interest rates continuing to drop and exclusive discounts for California’s city, county, and state employees, there has never been a better time to evaluate your financial situation and see how a Cash-Out Refinance can help you consolidate debt, lower your...
Own a Home with No Down Payment – Let’s Explore Your Options!
Thinking about buying a home but worried about the upfront costs? The California Employee Loan Team is trained and certified in all CalHFA programs, giving you access to exclusive assistance that can cover your down payment and closing costs. What is CalHFA and Why...
Soft vs. Hard Credit Pulls: How Fairway Protects Your Credit and Privacy
When starting the home loan process, one of the most common concerns among buyers is how a mortgage preapproval will impact their credit score. At Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation, we prioritize your financial well-being and privacy. That’s why we use a...
How to Make Your Home Offer Stand Out in a Competitive Market with a Strong Preapproval
If you're thinking about buying a home, you've probably heard that the real estate market can be competitive. In many areas, desirable homes receive multiple offers within days—or even hours—of hitting the market. When sellers have multiple offers to choose from, how...
Why Timing the Price, Not the Rate, Is the Key to Smart Home Buying
One of the biggest misconceptions in home buying is focusing solely on interest rates. Here’s the truth: you only get one chance to lock in a lower home price. Interest rates, on the other hand, can always be improved through a refinance when they drop in the future....
What to Expect from the Housing Market in 2025: A Consumer’s Guide
As we step into 2025, the housing market remains a hot topic. While last year brought some major challenges, many of those trends are expected to carry over into the new year. Here’s a simple breakdown of Fannie Mae’s key predictions for the housing market in 2025—and...
Mortgage Rates: A Mixed Bag This Week
Looking at this month’s trends, it’s clear this past week has been challenging for mortgage rates, which have ticked up slightly each day. As you can see from the graph, rates had improved over the last 30 days, and the news cycle has been buzzing with optimism about...
Homeownership: Your Path to Wealth
Why Buying a Home Can Help Build Wealth Over Time For many, buying a home is the largest financial decision they’ll ever make—and it’s also one of the most effective ways to build wealth. While renting is simply an expense, homeownership offers an opportunity to grow...
Conforming Loan Limits Raised!
More Buying Power for Homebuyers in 2025: Conforming Loan Limits Raised to $806,500! Big news for homebuyers—your purchasing power just got a boost! The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has announced an increase in the conforming loan limit for...
