Nathanael Perez with Easy Mortgae

Nathanael Perez with Easy Mortgae Loan Officer with Easy Mortgage. My commitment is to my partners clients for short term and long term. I will work for the client and do right by the client.

NMLS #: 1580644

05/19/2026

Let’s Talk Mortgage - May

Today we’re talking about three major opportunities happening in the market right now that buyers need to know about.

First, VantageScore 4.0 is creating new qualifying opportunities for buyers. Instead of relying strictly on traditional FICO models, lenders may now allow the use of your VantageScore. For example, if your VantageScore is a 780, lenders may apply a 20 point adjustment and qualify you at a 760, which could still position you stronger than using a lower FICO score alone.

Second, lenders are offering to pay for the 1-0 buydowns, meaning if your qualifying interest rate is locked at 6%, your first year payment could be based on a 5% interest rate, giving buyers lower payments upfront while still keeping their long term rate secured.

Third, it is still a buyer’s market. Lenders are becoming more aggressive with incentives for purchases and refinances, and new opportunities are continuing to open for buyers who are prepared.

The market is changing, opportunities are opening, and the buyers who stay informed are the ones who move first. Now is the time to explore your options.

04/23/2026

There’s a lot of noise right now… here’s what actually matters 👇

1. Fed Chair Changes

A shift in leadership can move markets and rates depending on direction. It’s something to watch, but not something to fear.

2. Global Conflict
There’s a lot of noise right now… here’s what actually matters 👇

1. Fed Chair Changes

A shift in leadership can move markets and rates depending on direction. It’s something to watch, but not something to fear.

2. Global Conflict

Markets have already reacted to most of the headlines. What we’re seeing now is adjustment, not panic. The foundation is still holding.

3. Focus Over Noise

There’s always something in the news. The key is understanding how it actually impacts you—and making decisions based on facts, not headlines.

📞 If you’ve been thinking about making a move, let’s talk through your options and timing.
Markets have already reacted to most of the headlines. What we’re seeing now is adjustment, not panic. The foundation is still holding.
3. Focus Over Noise
There’s always something in the news. The key is understanding how it actually impacts you, and making decisions based on facts, not headlines.

📞 If you’ve been thinking about making a move, let’s talk through your options and timing.

Waterside shots 🌊 📸
04/10/2026

Waterside shots 🌊 📸

Another one closed. 🔑A lot of files moving, a lot of moving parts behind the scenes… but moments like this are always wo...
04/02/2026

Another one closed. 🔑

A lot of files moving, a lot of moving parts behind the scenes… but moments like this are always worth pausing for.

Because at the end of the day, it’s not just about getting deals done, it’s about helping people achieve something they once thought was out of reach.

That’s the part that never gets old.

On to the next… but today, we celebrate this one.

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Clear to Close in 13 days.This one wasn’t just about speed, it was about ex*****on.Everyone came together on this deal. ...
03/30/2026

Clear to Close in 13 days.

This one wasn’t just about speed, it was about ex*****on.

Everyone came together on this deal. From the agents, to title, to lending, full alignment, full communication, no gaps. And because of that, we didn’t just get it done… we got it done right.

The borrower didn’t have to compromise on anything:
• The exact payment they wanted
• The cash to close they were comfortable with
• The insurance structured the way they needed
• The home they envisioned
• The area they truly wanted to be in

Everything… delivered.

That’s what happens when the right team is in place and everyone moves with intention.

Not luck. Not chance. Precision.

Another smooth closing. Let’s keep going.

Easy crew always on the move. 📸
03/27/2026

Easy crew always on the move. 📸

14 Day Close 🔥🏡This one came down to teamwork and ex*****on.The buyer’s agent and listing agent were from the same broke...
03/26/2026

14 Day Close 🔥🏡

This one came down to teamwork and ex*****on.

The buyer’s agent and listing agent were from the same brokerage, so communication was seamless from start to finish.

I’ve worked with both of them before, which made a big difference, everyone was aligned, responsive, and working toward the same goal.

Because of that alignment, we were able to deliver:

🎯 Exact terms the borrower wanted
🎯 Exact final numbers
🎯 Exact payment they were looking for

⏱️ Closed in 14 days

That’s the reward of strong ex*****on,
when the team is right, the results follow.

11 Day CTC 🔥🏡This wasn’t about a lower rate… it was about the full picture.Client had multiple debts across different ac...
03/26/2026

11 Day CTC 🔥🏡

This wasn’t about a lower rate… it was about the full picture.

Client had multiple debts across different accounts.
We structured a cash-out refinance and created:

💰 $909/month in savings from debt

Most people focus on the mortgage rate…
But ignore their blended rate (all accounts combined).

If you’ve got high-interest debt, you’re overpaying period.

Lower overall cost > lower rate

Consolidate. Simplify. Win.

New Construction ➡️ Cash-Out Refinance 💰🏡This one was a great example of strategy + ex*****on.Client built their primary...
03/26/2026

New Construction ➡️ Cash-Out Refinance 💰🏡

This one was a great example of strategy + ex*****on.

Client built their primary residence using a hard money loan with a builder, fast, effective, but not meant to be long-term financing.

We stepped in and:
✔️ Refinanced out of the hard money loan
✔️ Secured a cash-out refinance
✔️ Qualified the borrower using a 24-month bank statement program

A lot of people don’t realize this:

If you’re self-employed, you don’t always have to rely on tax returns.

There are alternative ways to qualify using your actual cash flow, which can be used for:
• Purchases
• Rate & term refinances
• Cash-out refinances

This is how you structure deals that actually make sense for the client.

Huge shoutout to Elizabeth Abraham for being incredible on this file, your ex*****on and communication made this happen smoothly. 🙌

And to everyone involved, this was a true team effort from start to finish.

If you’re self-employed and think you “don’t qualify”… let’s talk. There’s usually a way.

03/24/2026

Let’s Talk Mortgage 🎙️March 2026

First point — 📉 Rates are the lowest they’ve been since 2022.
Purchasing power is up 💰 and buyers are finally making their move.

Second point — 🏡 The market is shifting.
More inventory, more leverage… and the people who were waiting are stepping in 👀

Third point — 💳 Equity is being used strategically.
Cash-out refinances = replacing your current mortgage to pull equity out.
HELOCs = a second line of credit on top of your mortgage 🏦

We’re seeing a rise in HELOCs because homeowners don’t want to lose their low 2.5%–3% first mortgage 📌
So instead, they’re tapping equity through a second lien to pay off debt or invest 📈

This isn’t random… it’s a shift 🚪
The ones paying attention are the ones making moves.

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