Robert Fabian - Home Loan Advisor - NMLS# 281274

Robert Fabian - Home Loan Advisor - NMLS# 281274 Sistar Mortgage, LLC | NMLS #68434 | NMLS #281274 | Equal Housing Opportunity I’m a Mortgage Advisor who keeps the focus where it belongs—on you.

I specialize in construction and residential mortgage financing, offering single-close loans for Conventional, FHA, VA, USDA, and Jumbo programs with low down payment options. I deliver smart guidance, clear communication, and a streamlined process that makes homeownership feel achievable, not overwhelming. With local care and national strength, I help you move into your future with confidence.

06/09/2026

𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗜𝘀𝗻'𝘁 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱

Building can cost more upfront. No surprise there.

But cheaper is not always better.

Buying an existing home often means compromise. The layout is close. The finishes are fine. The location works. Then after closing, the updates start showing up fast.

With a new build, the buyer gets more control from day one. Floor plan. Design. Energy efficiency. Modern systems. Fewer mystery repairs after move in. That matters.

Yes, construction can bring extra costs. Change orders, lot premiums, timing delays, and upgraded finishes can add up quickly. But for the right buyer, those dollars are not just expenses. They are buying long term fit.

The real question is not “Is building more expensive?”

The better question is, “What are you actually paying for?”

I have seen plenty of buyers chase the lowest price, then spend years fixing what they settled for. If you want a home that fits your life today and still works tomorrow, building may be worth a serious look.

Not finding the home of your dreams? Let’s build it instead.You find the land.You choose the builder.We help take care o...
06/08/2026

Not finding the home of your dreams? Let’s build it instead.

You find the land.
You choose the builder.
We help take care of the rest.

From financing the construction to guiding you through the process from start to finish, we make building your dream home simple and stress-free. Whether it’s a traditional home, barndominium, or manufactured home on land, we have options to help make it happen.

If you’ve been waiting for the perfect home to hit the market, it may be time to create it yourself. Let’s talk construction financing.

06/05/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗚𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗜𝘁 𝗢𝗻𝗲.

The bond market spent this entire week getting pulled in two completely different directions.

On one side, you had nonstop Iran headlines creating daily volatility. Every hint of de escalation gave bonds a reason to rally. Every new sign of conflict erased those gains just as quickly.

On the other side, you had economic data that simply refuses to cooperate with the rate relief crowd.

The biggest moment came Friday when the May jobs report came in far stronger than expected. That report pushed Treasury yields higher and reminded markets that the labor market remains remarkably resilient. Earlier in the week, the ADP numbers hinted this might be coming. Friday confirmed it.

For housing and mortgage professionals, this is another reminder that economic fundamentals still matter more than headlines over the long run. Geopolitical stories can move markets for a few hours or even a few days. Strong employment data can reshape expectations for weeks.

Now all eyes turn to inflation data and the upcoming Fed meeting. If inflation comes in hotter than expected, pressure on bonds could continue. If inflation shows signs of cooling, markets may finally get the breathing room they have been looking for.

I have seen this setup play out before. When strong economic data and geopolitical uncertainty collide, markets usually wait for one decisive catalyst. This week, the jobs report may have been exactly that.

06/02/2026

𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝘂𝘆? 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

Building is not for everyone. But for the right buyer?

It can be the smarter play.

When resale homes are overpriced, outdated, and begging for repairs, new construction starts making a whole lot more sense. You get control over layout, finishes, energy efficiency, and the stuff that actually impacts how you live every day.

The key is patience and planning.

If speed is the priority, an existing home usually wins. But if you have flexible timing, upfront cash, and a long-term plan, building can help you avoid surprise repairs, lower utility costs, and lock in warranty protection.

Don’t just compare purchase price. Compare total cost.

That’s where building can quietly win.

05/29/2026

𝗠𝗕𝗦 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞𝗟𝗬 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗔𝗣

This was a peace-deal week and the bond market leaned into it hard.

The 10-year Treasury closed the week around 4.44%, down roughly 30 basis points from the May 20th high of approximately 4.70% the highest 10-year yield in 16 months (source: U.S. Treasury Department). Agency MBS gained meaningfully over the same span, with top-tier 30-year fixed mortgage rates falling from 6.75% to roughly 6.59% by Friday's close.

What drove it:

- A Sunday NYT report that the U.S. and Iran had agreed in principle to a framework ending the war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz ignited a bond rally at the Monday open oil dropped, yields followed
- Wednesday's MBA data confirmed the rate spike earlier in the month had done damage: mortgage applications fell 8.5% week-over-week, with refinance volume down 18% to its worst showing since August 2025
- Thursday's PCE print came in at 3.8% annual for headline and 3.3% for core both in line with estimates, which kept the bond bid intact heading into Friday

For borrowers, the net effect was meaningful on a week-over-week basis rates ended about 16 basis points lower than where they started. That said, the market remains nearly 25 basis points above where it was at the start of May. The Iran situation continues to dictate the tape.

What I'm watching heading into June:

- Whether the Iran peace framework gets formally approved Trump has reportedly not yet signed off, and that uncertainty is the single largest wildcard
- The June jobs report (first Friday of the month) the labor market is still the other pillar holding yields elevated
- New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's first formal policy signals; markets are watching closely for any language around balance sheet policy and rate path

Zooming out: this was a week where geopolitics mattered more than economics. That's a fragile way for the bond market to find footing. Weeks built on peace-deal headlines have a history of giving back gains quickly when the next "yeah but" headline crosses the wire. The range is narrowing, but it hasn't resolved.

Not finding the home of your dreams lets build it. I have programs with as little as 3.5-5% down. You pick the land. Yo...
05/28/2026

Not finding the home of your dreams lets build it. I have programs with as little as 3.5-5% down. You pick the land. You pick the builder we take care of the rest. Reach out and lets talk about it.

05/27/2026

𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗗𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝟮𝟬% 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗧𝗼 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗔 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲… 𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴

That myth stops way too many buyers before they even start.

The real question is this:

What loan structure protects your cash and still gets the project done?

Construction to permanent loans, FHA options, VA, USDA and other low down payment programs can make building far more realistic than most people think. Sometimes that means 3% to 5% down. Sometimes, for qualified borrowers, it can mean zero down.

Now, less down is not free money. You may deal with mortgage insurance, tighter guidelines or a higher monthly payment. But draining your savings just to hit 20% can be the wrong move, especially when you still need reserves for permits, upgrades, materials and the unexpected stuff that always seems to show up.

Building is not just about qualifying.

It is about staying financially strong through the entire process.

Talk through the numbers before you assume building is out of reach. The right loan strategy can change the whole conversation.

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