Fabian Mahecha Loan Officer with The Truth About Lending

08/06/2026

THE ADVENTURE BEGINS!
Every great hero has a mission...
The TTAL Guardians were created to help homebuyers, Realtors®, and mortgage professionals navigate the ever-changing world of mortgage lending through exciting, educational comic book adventures.
Leading every mission is Melinda, The Truth Guardian, who uncovers the truth, leads the Guardians, and helps overcome the challenges that can stand between families and homeownership.
Their first mission begins with one of condo financing's biggest villains...
The Red Tape Monster.
Can the TTAL Guardians defeat the chaos before another transaction falls apart?
Find out in Episode 1: The Fall of Limited Review.
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A new mission is coming soon—and every episode will help you better understand the mortgage process, one adventure at a time.
🛡️ Every Mission Begins With The Truth.

02/27/2026

FinCEN Rule, Rider Updates to Take EffectFlorida Realtors’ forms now reflect new federal reporting for certain non-financed sales and updates to the Qualifying Improvements Rider. Watch the explainer video.

Florida Realtors’ forms now reflect new federal reporting for certain non-financed sales and updates to the Qualifying Improvements Rider. Watch the explainer video.

02/26/2026

U.S. Consumers Feel Slightly Better. Is It Enough?Confidence rose modestly in February after January’s slide, but key warning signs persist even as some consumer spending plans gain traction.

Confidence rose modestly in February after January’s slide, but key warning signs persist even as some consumer spending plans gain traction.

02/25/2026

Judge Rejects Compass Bid to Block Zillow RuleA New York judge denied Compass’s bid to block Zillow’s private-listing rule, allowing Zillow to keep enforcing one-day MLS sharing while the antitrust case continues.

A New York judge denied Compass’s bid to block Zillow’s private-listing rule, allowing Zillow to keep enforcing one-day MLS sharing while the antitrust case continues.

02/24/2026

March Interest Rate Cut? It’s a Coin FlipA surprisingly strong jobs report just scrambled rate-cut hopes, putting March in doubt and leaving mortgage relief balanced on a razor’s edge.

A surprisingly strong jobs report just scrambled rate-cut hopes, putting March in doubt and leaving mortgage relief balanced on a razor’s edge.

02/23/2026

Before You Bet on a Fixer-UpperA lower price tag can hide bigger decisions. What buyers and agents should weigh before betting on a home with renovation potential.

A lower price tag can hide bigger decisions. What buyers and agents should weigh before betting on a home with renovation potential.

02/22/2026

The Home Sales Conundrum: Buyers Aren’t MovingNAR research shows about 5.5 million more U.S. households can now qualify for a mortgage compared with a year ago due to lower rates. So, what’s holding buyers back?

NAR research shows about 5.5 million more U.S. households can now qualify for a mortgage compared with a year ago due to lower rates. So, what’s holding buyers back?

02/21/2026

A Closer Look at FREC DisciplineReal estate licensees can be disciplined in a variety of forums, including criminal courts, administrative hearings, and local real estate boards. In the second of three articles, we’ll focus on proceedings in front of the Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC).

Real estate licensees can be disciplined in a variety of forums, including criminal courts, administrative hearings, and local real estate boards. In the second of three articles, we’ll focus on proceedings in front of the Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC).

02/20/2026

Lead-Safe Certification: What to KnowProperty managers and contractors working in pre-1978 homes may need EPA certification. Recent guidance clarifies who can be held liable.

Property managers and contractors working in pre-1978 homes may need EPA certification. Recent guidance clarifies who can be held liable.

02/19/2026

Home Price Momentum Faces a TestAfter years of rapid gains, analysts say changing supply and demand trends could usher in a more balanced housing market in the coming year.

After years of rapid gains, analysts say changing supply and demand trends could usher in a more balanced housing market in the coming year.