Amanda Jackson, Mortgage Specialist

03/09/2022

With rates on the rise and lack of inventory this is a great way to secure a rate. If rates lower while you shop I am able to float down to a better rate! Message for details.

10/06/2018

Anne Arundel County just passed a bill giving RETIRED veterans a credit of 15% off the property tax owned on a home assessed $500,000 or less. Residents must apply for the credit by April 1st to be eligible for the 2019 credit.
Please read the below article for more information!

The county's veterans can get a hefty property tax credit if their home isn't too expensive.

07/27/2016

Do you agree with this in Maryland?
"One of the top 25 highest-priced rental markets is Baltimore, according to the Zumper report. However, it’s one of the most affordable markets to buy a home based on percentage of wages needed to purchase a house, according to the RealtyTrac Q2 2016 Home Affordability Index."
https://goo.gl/Tcxz7x

Housing is the biggest expense for many Americans, accounting for more than 30 percent of a household's yearly expenditures, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. But housing costs can vary greatly, depending on where you live -- and whether you're a renter or owner. To find out where your ho...

07/25/2016

Get Fit with Pokemon GO! http://goo.gl/vrDPZK

This is a post from Master of the Fitness Universe, Jim. So what exactly is this hype about catching 'em all? I don’t know about you, but walking to work, around my neighborhood, or running errands doesn’t elicit much excitement.

07/21/2016

Looks like the sunny season will keep you smiling, and saving money on your mortgage. With interest rates near record lows its a great time to look into refinancing. Call me for a free savings analysis.

07/20/2016

You refinance to a lower rate, and you get a lower payment. But the opportunities don’t stop there.

-Reduce your balance faster. With a lower interest rate, you pay more principal with each payment, especially in the first years of the loan.
-Own Free and Clear Sooner.
-Maximize Your Rate of Return Through Investments.
-Tap Into Your Equity.
-Enjoy Peace of Mind. There’s comfort in making a prudent decision and putting a plan into action.

If you think you may benefit from refinancing, feel free to reach out to me for more information.

07/04/2016

Happy Birthday America!

07/01/2016

-Brexit will keep U.S. mortgage rates in the basement-
"At first glance, the decision by U.K. voters to leave the European Union would appear to have little to do with U.S. mortgage rates. Economists, however, are pointing to a powerful though indirect correlation between these seemingly disparate events."
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/brexit-will-keep-u-s-mortgage-rates-in-the-basement/

Economists point to a powerful though indirect influence of the chaos in Britain on the cost of borrowing in the U.S.

06/29/2016

“Opportunities are like sunrises. If you wait too long, you miss them." William Arthur Ward This quote says it all. Are you aware of the opportunity we have? Due to England deciding to exit the European Union last week stock markets have dramatically declined and yields on bonds have plummeted. This has caused a dramatic decline in mortgage interest rates. Now might be the best time to do a “reality check” and see if you can SAVE MONEY! Just give me a quick call so I can go over your mortgage numbers for you! I’d love to help you take advantage of this opportunity! http://ow.ly/i/kKE2d

“Opportunities are like sunrises. If you wait too long, you miss them." William Arthur Ward This quote says it all. Are you aware of the opportunity we have? Due to England deciding to exit the European Union last week stock markets have dramatically declined and yields on bonds have plummeted. Thi...

06/25/2016

Brexit is Causing Mortgage Rates to Fall!!!

"Mortgage rates are beginning to react to Britain’s vote to leave the European Union. In a survey of lenders Friday morning, some major lenders were already repricing their home loans lower, easing average mortgage rates down."

https://www.nerdwallet.com/blog/mortgages/mortgage-rates-today-friday-june-24/

Mortgage rates are beginning to react to Britain’s vote to leave the European Union. In a survey of lenders Friday morning, some major lenders were already repricing their home loans lower,…

06/25/2016

"Mortgage rates are mixed today. The average rate on 30-year fixed mortgages rose, the average rate on 15-year mortgages fell and the average rate on 5/1 ARMs rose."

http://www.bankrate.com/financing/mortgages/mortgage-rates-for-friday-june-24/?utm_content=buffer20193&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin.com&utm_campaign=buffer

If you're purchasing or refinancing, it's a great time to lock in a rate.

06/24/2016

Mortgage rates are at an all time low, but for how long?

"The UK’s vote to leave the European Union has sent shockwaves through the world’s financial systems. The British pound fell to a 31-year low overnight, and the Dow plummeted 350 points this morning on the news. But one good thing may come of the vote, for prospective homeowners, at least: historically low mortgage rates."

http://www.mpamag.com/news/historically-low-mortgage-rates-may-be-on-the-way--but-not-for-long-33925.aspx?utm_content=bufferb542f&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin.com&utm_campaign=buffer

Many experts think mortgage rates here in the US may be on their way to new lows – but only temporarily