Heather P. Hoadley The Loan Whisperer

08/31/2026

Financing a condo looks different these days. New regulations require lenders to make a thorough assessment of a condo association’s financial health before making a conventional loan, including a refinance. If you have questions about how this may impact a purchase or refi, please reach out. Community Banks Mortgage is an Equal Housing Lender. NMLS 465954

08/24/2026

Mortgage rates this week will be driven by the release of the minutes from last Federal Open Market Committee meeting and housing starts data. NBH Bank, Equal Housing Lender, NMLS 465954

08/10/2026

Inflation will be in-focus this week with Wednesday's Consumer Price Index reading. Signs of higher inflation may put upward pressure on rates. NBH Bank, NMLS 465954, Equal Housing Lender.

08/03/2026

Labor market news will be the focus this week. Signs of hiring strength could signal continued inflationary pressure on rates. NBH Bank, NMLS 465954, Equal Housing Lender.

07/27/2026

Mortgage rates this week will be driven by the Fed's Open Market rate decision on Wednesday. NBH Bank, Equal Housing Lender, NMLS 465954

07/20/2026

Markets will be looking at Friday's New Home Sales for signs of strength in the housing market as renewed hostilities with Iran put pressure on inflation.

07/14/2026

Big news, Realtors—the "21st Century ROAD to Housing Act" is shaping up to be the biggest game-changer in housing policy we’ve seen in years. If you’re in real estate, this could mean big shifts for inventory, affordability, and how you do business. NBH Bank, Equal Housing Lender, NMLS 465954

Learn how the new ROAD to Housing Act can benefit your clients looking for homes.

07/13/2026

Tomorrow's Consumer Price Index will be the focus this week. Expectation is for inflation to cool, but renewed hostilities with Iran may create upward pressure on rates. NBH Bank, Equal Housing Lender, NMLS 465954

07/06/2026

The minutes from last month's Fed Open Market Meeting will be the focus this week. Markets will be looking for clues on future rate adjustments. NBH Bank, NMLS 465954, Equal Housing Lender.