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Travis Saling, Mortgage Lender NMLS # 299683

I provide no-hassle mortgages for buying or refinancing a home in CA, AZ, CO, FL, ID, NV, OR, TN, TX, WA

You've heard the horror stories...how hard it is to qualify, not to mention the fighting, shopping, and haggling to get a good rate. I've got great news...When you're ready, the next step in getting a low rate mortgage made easy is to contact me so we can review your unique situation and make sure that you get a low rate mortgage without the stress and hassle.

08/22/2026

"I need 20% down to buy a house."

Nope. That's the biggest myth in my inbox.

Conventional loans can go as low as 3% down. FHA sits at 3.5%. VA can be 0% down if you've earned it. Even jumbo doesn't require 20%.

Less than 20% down usually means mortgage insurance, but paying a little PMI while you build equity often beats renting for four more years while you save up.

Run the numbers before you rule yourself out.

Call or text: (619) 393-3869
taketherate.com

08/20/2026

Licensed in ten states: California, Oregon, Washington, Nevada, Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Florida, Texas and Tennessee.

Wherever you're buying or refinancing in those ten, I can help. And you'll talk to me directly, not a call center and not a rotating cast of assistants.

4.99 out of 5 from 235+ borrowers. Approvals typically in 24 hours.

See what you'd actually qualify for at taketherate.com

Travis Saling, NMLS #299683. Answer Home Lending, NMLS #2343805. Equal Housing Opportunity. Not a commitment to lend.

04/06/2026

🏡 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟲, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

𝗟𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸'𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗽: 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 👍
Rates fell for the first time in weeks last week on news that there could soon be an end to the conflict with Iran, despite stronger than expected employment data. Markets grew less worried about the possibility that the Fed may be forced to hike its policy rate this year rather than cut, which also helped ease pressure on mortgage rates.

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸'𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁: 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲 👍
It may prove to be overly optimistic, but there are still plenty of ways this week could play out with mortgage rates holding steady or even improving a bit further. That said, there is always the risk of volatility while military action continues in the Middle East, so stay in touch with your mortgage professional.

📈 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸:
• Military action in Iran: There continues to be talk of a ceasefire, although it remains elusive. If a resolution is reached with Iran, rates will likely improve. Markets seem to think there will be a resolution soon, and mortgage rates have benefited from that belief.
• Economic data: There is an inflation report as well as a few smaller economic reports this week, although it is unlikely any of the data will cause any waves for mortgage rates.

04/01/2026

🗓️ Happy April Fools’ Day! 🤡

Mortgage rates are not dropping to 1% (that would be nice though 😅).

If you want to know what rate you could get, whether you’re buying a home or thinking about refinancing, just reach out!

I’m happy to answer your questions, show you your options, and help you decide what makes the most sense.

Even on April 1st, you can count on me to give you honest advice and a great rate

𝗙𝘂𝗻 𝗵𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁:
April Fools’ Day is on April 1 every year. People play jokes on each other and say “April Fools!” after. No one knows exactly how it started, but people have been celebrating it for a long time.

03/30/2026

🏡 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟯𝟬, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

𝗟𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸'𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗽: 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗲𝗿 👎
Rates moved higher last week as the conflict in the Middle East continued without a resolution and the Strait of Hormuz remained largely closed. Mortgage rates were also pressured higher by concerns that the Fed may have to hike rates later this year rather than cut them.

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸'𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁: 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝘃𝗼𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗲 ⚠️
Mortgage rates are hard to predict this week and could swing based on market sentiment around Fed policy, oil prices, labor data, and concerns about the economy as the conflict with Iran continues. Traders are growing more concerned about potential longer-term economic issues which may lead to a recession, which could help mortgage rates this week.

📈 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸:
• Economic data: There will be multiple reports this week on the labor market, including Friday’s BLS jobs report, which could affect rates later in the week.
• The Fed: Markets are now concerned the Fed may hike rates rather than cut this year.
• Military action in Iran: The longer the conflict in the Middle East continues, the higher mortgage rates are likely to go. However, if a resolution is reached, rates would stabilize and should begin moving lower again, even if slowly.

03/25/2026

😬 When your dream home sells while you’re still at the open house…

Here’s the truth. The best homes don’t stay for long.
The people who get them are ready to buy right away.

Here’s why being pre-approved matters:

📋 It shows you’re serious
→ The seller knows you can actually buy the home

⚡ You can make an offer fast
→ No waiting, no missing out

💰 You know your budget
→ So you don’t guess or look at homes you can’t afford

🏡 Your offer looks stronger
→ Even better than some higher offers

✨ The people getting homes aren’t just lucky… they’re prepared.

Don’t just look at houses, be ready to buy one.

If you have any questions on how to stand out in the market, pre-approvals, or when you should start talking to a mortgage pro. Call me or send me a message.

03/23/2026

🏡 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟯, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

𝗟𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸'𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗽: 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗲𝗿 👎
Rates began the week with slight improvement before moving much higher in the second half. Wednesday's Fed meeting and press conference pressured rates higher after markets began pricing in the possibility of a Fed policy rate hike this year rather than additional cuts. Rates jumped again on Friday as bonds sold off amid higher oil prices and escalating tensions in the Middle East.

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸'𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁: 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝘃𝗼𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗲 ⚠️
Mortgage rates looked likely to move higher to start the week due to concerns over further escalation in Iran. However, after those attacks were postponed, markets rallied and rates are starting the week slightly better. Rates will continue to fluctuate based on the outlook for either a resolution in the Middle East or further military escalation.

📈 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸:
• Economic data: There is very little data this week that will play a role in mortgage rates.
• Military action in Iran: The longer the conflict in the Middle East continues, the higher mortgage rates are likely to go. However, if a resolution is reached, rates would stabilize and should begin moving lower again, even if slowly.

03/18/2026

Should you buy a new car while applying for a mortgage?

No.
No in black.
No in red.
Just… no. 🚫🚗

Here’s why.

When you buy a car, you usually take on a new monthly payment. That can change the numbers lenders use to approve your home loan.
A new loan can also affect your credit.
Even small changes can cause delays or problems with your mortgage.

The safest move?
Wait until after you get the keys to your home to make big purchases.

Buying a home soon or looking for a mortgage?
Talk to me before making any big money moves.

03/16/2026

🏡 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟭𝟲, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

𝗟𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸'𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗽: 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗲𝗿 👎
Mortgage rates rose for a second straight week as oil prices topped $100 a barrel. Volatility also increased, with rates swinging day to day based on market sentiment and headlines surrounding the conflict with Iran.

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸'𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁: 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗲𝗿 👎
Mortgage rates may continue creeping higher along with oil prices. Expect more volatility and larger-than-normal day-to-day moves. If you're considering refinancing or currently under contract, stay in close contact with your mortgage professional.

📈 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸:
• The Fed: Normally this week’s Fed meeting would be the main focus, along with the quarterly rate forecasts from Fed officials and Chair Powell’s press conference. However, the Fed is widely expected to leave policy rates unchanged, and markets already anticipate no cuts this year. Because of that, the meeting is unlikely to move mortgage rates much.
• Military action in Iran: The conflict continues to keep oil prices elevated. Higher energy prices raise inflation concerns, which push bond yields higher and put upward pressure on mortgage rates.

03/11/2026

𝗗𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 '𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱' 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗮 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲!

𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗱, 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱.
What is the difference? 🤔

👉 Getting prequalified is the process of providing a mortgage lender with some background information, like your credit, income, and expenses so the lender can help you determine how much you can afford and what you are likely to qualify for.

👉 A pre-approval, however, means you've provided the lender with proof of your income and assets and had a credit check to determine exactly how much you can be approved for. In some cases, a pre-approval can show you are approved for a loan before making an offer, which makes your offer stronger and could help you win a bidding war.

𝗪𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂? 𝗚𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗺𝗲 𝗮 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗺𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜'𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲. 👍

I can provide either one, depending on your unique situation and where you are in the house hunting process. The best part? The conversation is absolutely free, and there's no obligation. 🏡 😁

Address

6085 Douglas Boulevard, Suite 400
Granite Bay, CA
95746

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 9pm
Tuesday	9am - 9pm
Wednesday	9am - 9pm
Thursday	9am - 9pm
Friday	9am - 9pm
Saturday	10am - 6pm
Sunday	10am - 6pm

Telephone

+16195078863

Website

http://www.taketherate.com/

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