You Do Not Need 20 Percent Down to Buy a Home and This Belief Is Keeping Too Many Buyers Waiting

You Do Not Need 20 Percent Down to Buy a Home and This Belief Is Keeping Too Many Buyers Waiting

Loan programs, DPA, seller concessions reduce upfront costs. Geoff Ricker explains your real down payment options. ...more

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September 02, 20262 min read

Should You Buy Now or Wait for Mortgage Rates to Drop and Here Is the Honest Answer

Should You Buy Now or Wait for Mortgage Rates to Drop and Here Is the Honest Answer

Lower rates bring more buyers and higher prices. Geoff Ricker explains why timing beats rate chasing now. ...more

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September 02, 20262 min read

Mortgage Rates Are Starting to Ease as Oil Prices Drop and Here Is What to Watch This Week

Mortgage Rates Are Starting to Ease as Oil Prices Drop and Here Is What to Watch This Week

Tensions ease, oil drops, rates improve slightly. Geoff Ricker explains what the Fed meeting means now. ...more

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July 31, 20263 min read

27 Years as a Loan Officer and Geoff Ricker Still Leads With Honest Guidance and On-Time Closings

27 Years as a Loan Officer and Geoff Ricker Still Leads With Honest Guidance and On-Time Closings

27 years, every loan type, on-time closings. Geoff Ricker at Bay Capital explains what he commits to you. ...more

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July 30, 20262 min read

Condo Financing Guidelines Are Changing in August and Here Is What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know

Condo Financing Guidelines Are Changing in August and Here Is What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know

15% reserves, more project scrutiny after Aug 3. Geoff Ricker explains how to check your condo first. ...more

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July 22, 20263 min read

Do Not Wait Until You Find the Right Home to Start the Mortgage Process and Here Is Why

Do Not Wait Until You Find the Right Home to Start the Mortgage Process and Here Is Why

Pre-approval before house hunting wins deals. Geoff Ricker at DMV Loans explains how to get ready fast. ...more

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July 21, 20262 min read

Geoff Ricker at Bay Capital Mortgage Helps Maryland Families Buy Their First Home and Every Home After

Geoff Ricker at Bay Capital Mortgage Helps Maryland Families Buy Their First Home and Every Home After

Conventional, FHA, VA, USDA, Jumbo. Geoff Ricker at Bay Capital delivers on-time closings every time. ...more

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July 20, 20262 min read

Being Approved for a Loan Amount Does Not Mean You Should Spend That Much and Here Is Why

Being Approved for a Loan Amount Does Not Mean You Should Spend That Much and Here Is Why

Max approval and right amount are different. Geoff Ricker at Bay Capital explains how to buy with confidence. ...more

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July 13, 20263 min read

The GO Team on Inflation at 4.2 Percent Non-QM Loans and Why Buyers Should Stop Waiting on Rates

The GO Team on Inflation at 4.2 Percent Non-QM Loans and Why Buyers Should Stop Waiting on Rates

Rates at 6.25%, non-QM opening doors. Geoff Ricker and Owen at Bay Capital explain what buyers need now. ...more

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June 29, 20265 min read

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