Buddy Ratchford, Mortgage Banker, NMLS #544376

03/30/2024

Charlie is spot on, as usual! This is worth a minute of your time!

06/03/2019

I've never been a big Barry fan, but this is interesting...and his previous prediction was right on the mark.

Barry Habib Makes Extremely Bold Prediction on Rates

03/28/2019

About time!

President Donald Trump is officially calling for an end to the conservatorship of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, according a White House release issued Wednesday. Trump is expected to sign a memorandum later today issuing overdue reform of the housing finance system, the White House said, marking the a...

03/19/2019

Great advice!

Congratulations! You’ve found a home to buy and have applied for a mortgage! You are undoubtedly excited about the opportunity to decorate your new home! But before you make any big purchases, move any money around, or make any big-time life changes, consult your loan officer. They will be able to...

11/12/2018

Don't be a victim of wire fraud...check out this brief video on the subject.

This video is meant as an educational resource to prepare borrowers for the loan process. NMLS 1579. 25 S Park Pl, Newark OH 43055 *Title music by Justin Mahar

10/25/2018

Great idea!

Almost 250 senior executives at some of the nation’s largest mortgage companies want the government to make changes to the rules surrounding how they’re allowed to pay their loan originators. Last week, the group of mortgage execs (organized by the Mortgage Bankers Association) sent a letter to ...

10/17/2018

So honored to be recognized by the Mortgage Bankers of the Carolinas as this year's recipient of the James J. Wood President's Award during our annual convention in Asheville.

09/18/2018

Great advice for any of your friends/clients in the path of hurricane Florence.

Here are answers to 8 frequently asked questions if you’re affected by a hurricane, flood or other disaster.

09/06/2018

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage inched higher for the second straight week.