Smarter Mortgage Series

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@dougisyourlender Arizona veterans, this is BIG news. 🇺🇸 If you are a qualifying 100% service-connected disabled veteran or TDIU veteran, Arizona’s new law may eliminate property taxes on your primary residence beginning with the 2027 tax year. I dug into the legislation before sharing this update and also spoke with the County Treasurer’s office. They’re…

Access Your Home’s Equity Without Touching Your Existing Low Mortgage Rate By Doug Caldwell, Executive Loan Officer | Rocket Mortgage | NMLS #1697500 Many Homeowners Are Asking the Same Question If you’ve owned your home for a few years, chances are you’ve built significant equity. Whether you’re planning a home renovation, consolidating debt, paying for…

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The discipline, structure, and leadership developed in the military do not have to be left behind when transitioning to a civilian career. As a 20-year Air Force veteran, I was not looking to reinvent who I was. I was looking for a place where those skills still mattered. When I joined Rocket Mortgage, I quickly…

@dougisyourlender A new credit scoring option is entering the mortgage world, and it may help some buyers who were previously very close to qualifying. VantageScore is now being used on certain loan programs and, in some cases, we are seeing higher scores compared to traditional FICO models. That does NOT mean lending standards disappeared. Buyers…

@dougisyourlender FHA loan limits increased for 2026 and that means more buying power for homebuyers. Many people are surprised by how high FHA loan limits can go especially in high cost counties. FHA continues to be a strong option with as little as 3.5 percent down and more flexible guidelines compared to conventional loans. Whether…

The Conforming Loan Limits and up to $825,550. I you were waiting for this increase to move forward with that larger purchase, now is the time. Contact me to get the process started. Dougisyourlender.com @dougisyourlender Newsflash! The conforming loan limits have increased to $825,550. If you’ve been waiting to get that larger, purchased home now…

@dougisyourlender Most people think refinancing means starting a whole new 30-year loan. Truth is… it’s about lowering your payment for the years you’ll actually be in the home. 🏡💡 Curiosity can save you money — have you asked the right questions yet? #DougIsYourLender #MortgageTips #RefinanceSmart #HomeFinance #MoneyMatters ♬ Cheerful Inspired Violins – Carlos Estella