by Chris Kobz, SVP & Director of California Employee Loan Program | Sep 17, 2025 | Home Prices, Home Refinance
For the first time in almost a year, the 10-year Treasury yield has fallen below 4%. Why does this matter? Because mortgage rates are closely tied to the 10-year Treasury — when yields drop, mortgage rates often follow. But here’s the catch: the last time we saw this...
by Chris Kobz, SVP & Director of California Employee Loan Program | Jun 5, 2025 | Home Refinance, Market Update, Mortgage Rates
If you’ve been keeping an eye on mortgage rates, now is the time to lean in. They’re at a level that could mean serious savings—we’re talking hundreds of dollars a month. If refinancing has been sitting on your to-do list, this could be the window you’ve been...
by Chris Kobz, SVP & Director of California Employee Loan Program | Mar 27, 2025 | Home Buying, Home Refinance
We’re proud to offer exclusive benefits through our California Employee Loan Program (CELP) that can help you save thousands when buying, refinancing, or taking cash out. Whether you’re looking to purchase a home, consolidate debt, or fund a project, our program...
by Chris Kobz, SVP & Director of California Employee Loan Program | Mar 4, 2025 | Home Refinance, Market Update, Mortgage Rates
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...
by Chris Kobz, SVP & Director of California Employee Loan Program | Nov 13, 2024 | Home Buying, Home Refinance, Market Update, Mortgage Rates
With all the news about the Federal Reserve lowering rates, you’d think mortgage rates would be plummeting. Unfortunately, it hasn’t quite played out that way—mortgage rates have actually been inching up! So, what gives? Fed Cuts vs. Mortgage Rates: A Misunderstood...
by Chris Kobz, SVP & Director of California Employee Loan Program | Oct 23, 2024 | Home Refinance, Market Update, Mortgage Rates, Technical Mortgages
Stay Ahead of the Market with the California Employee Loan Program (CELP) Team at Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp. The California Employee Loan Program (CELP) Team at Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp. is proud to introduce a new service designed to make...
