Cory Ward Senior Mortgage Loan Originator NMLS# 140116

06/10/2026

"Cory was on top of all aspects of the mortgage process and we couldn’t have been happier to work with him. Thanks for everything!" says Daniel

06/10/2026

Summer Fridays feel a little different when the porch is yours.
Late sunsets, slower evenings, and a space that feels like home.
If buying has been in the back of your mind lately, this might be your sign to start exploring your options.


Stockton Mortgage NMLS: 8259 | Equal Housing Lender | nmlsconsumeraccess.org

06/09/2026

One of the fastest ways to make your loan originator nervous?
Making a major purchase before closing.

New cars.
Furniture sprees.
“Just putting it on the card for now.”

Big purchases can impact your credit, debt-to-income ratio, and overall loan approval process more than most buyers realize.
Moral of the story:
Maybe wait until after closing for the celebratory shopping trip


Stockton Mortgage NMLS: 8259 | Equal Housing Lender | nmlsconsumeraccess.org

06/08/2026

PMI is one of the most misunderstood parts of the homebuying process, but it can help make homeownership more accessible for buyers who don’t put 20% down.
The more you understand how PMI works, the more confident you can feel navigating the buying process.

Want to learn more?
Check out our blog post here: https://stockton.com/blog/2018/12/20/getting-rid-of-private-mortgage-insurance-pmi/


Stockton Mortgage NMLS: 8259 | Equal Housing Lender | nmlsconsumeraccess.org

06/05/2026

The little moments today can shape the future someone grows into tomorrow.
For a lot of families, homeownership is about more than buying a house. It’s about creating stability, building memories, and having a place future generations can always come back to.

Sometimes the first step starts with simply making a plan.


Stockton Mortgage NMLS: 8259 | Equal Housing Lender | nmlsconsumeraccess.org

06/04/2026

Summer always has a way of making you think differently about home.
Backyards.
Cookouts.
A space that actually feels like yours.

If buying has been in the back of your mind, this might be your sign to start asking questions.


Stockton Mortgage NMLS: 8259 | Equal Housing Lender | nmlsconsumeraccess.org

06/03/2026

A lot of buyers assume one number automatically determines whether they can buy a home.

In reality, there are several pieces that help shape the full picture:
• income
• debt
• savings
• loan type
• goals

That’s why personalized guidance matters so much. A conversation can usually provide way more clarity than a Google search spiral.


Stockton Mortgage NMLS: 8259 | Equal Housing Lender | nmlsconsumeraccess.org

06/02/2026

"Cory Ward deserves an award!! He is an incredible broker who worked endlessly for us to get our perfect home. Blood, sweat, and tears went into this process, but I would choose Cory Ward over and over again. Thank you!" says Ashley

★★★★★ Cory Ward deserves an award!! He is an incredible broker who worked endlessly for us to get our perfect home. Blood, sweat, and tears went into this process, but I would choose Cory Ward over and over again. Thank you!

06/02/2026

"Best ever!" says Sydney

★★★★★ Best ever!

06/02/2026

A lot of people think talking to a lender is intimidating.

Honestly, most conversations start with:
“Okay… here’s where we’re at.”

No perfect timing.
No perfect finances.
No pressure.

Just figuring out the next best step together and creating a plan that makes sense for you.


Stockton Mortgage NMLS: 8259 | Equal Housing Lender | nmlsconsumeraccess.org