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Eric Leigh - Mortgage Loan Officer

Providing low rate, no hassle mortgages throughout CA,
ID, MT, NV, OR, TN and WA. NMLS #65666 at Guaranteed Rate, Inc. NMLS # 2611 Mortgage consultant.

VP of Mortgage Lending (NMLS: #65666 -- http://www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org) at Guaranteed Rate NMLS: #2611. Liability coach. Father of four. Sushi lover. Craft beer aficionado. Native Idahoan. My goal...to educate and empower my clients to achieve home ownership and realize financial stability. It's your home, and your future. It's my profession, and my passion.

08/03/2026

🏡 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟯, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

𝗟𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸'𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗽: 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗲𝗿 👎
Mortgage rates were volatile last week, improving through the middle of the week before jumping on Friday to end slightly higher.

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸'𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁: 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲 👍
Rates are starting the week a little better, reflecting a drop in oil prices and speculation that the Strait of Hormuz could reopen soon. Labor data this week could play a role in daily mortgage pricing, with Friday's BLS jobs report expected to have the biggest effect. Rates could improve this week, but don't expect any big moves.

📈 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸:
• Oil prices: Oil prices continue to be a major driver of mortgage bonds, which lenders use to determine mortgage rates, and can push rates higher or lower.
• Labor data: This week brings a different labor report each day, although many will play only a small role in mortgage rates. Friday's BLS jobs report is the one to watch and could have the biggest effect. If it shows the labor market weakened in July, mortgage rates could improve.
• The Fed: Mortgage rates continue to reflect the possibility of a Fed rate hike at September's meeting. If markets become more confident a hike won't be needed to fight inflation, mortgage rates could improve a bit.

07/30/2026

New 5.0-star Review: "I had 3 good lenders to choose from, all with low rates. I chose Eric because of his immediate and detailed responses to all my questions. Intelligent, kind, and attentive. You won't be disappointed!"

07/29/2026

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 preapproval, 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 preapproval 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. 🏡 😁

07/27/2026

🏡 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗼𝗳 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟮𝟳, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

𝗟𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸'𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗽: 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗲𝗿 👎
Mortgage rates moved higher last week, reaching their worst levels of the year for many lenders. Rates were pushed higher by spiking oil prices and speculation that the Fed would hike its policy rate at this week's meeting or at its next meeting in September.

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸'𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁: 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗯𝗲 𝘃𝗼𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗲 ⚠️
This week is starting with some optimism that rates could improve, as military strikes in the Middle East have paused and oil prices have fallen. However, it's tough to predict how markets will react to this week's Fed meeting and press conference. Rates could move either way, depending on what happens in the Middle East and how markets respond to the Fed.

📈 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸:
• Oil prices: Oil prices continue to be a major driver of mortgage bonds, which lenders use to determine mortgage rates.
• Fed meeting: The Fed meeting concludes Wednesday afternoon with the Fed's rate decision and policy statement, followed by Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's press conference. Warsh has said he will not provide markets with forward guidance on future Fed actions, leaving traders to interpret his comments, which could create some volatility in mortgage rates.

07/27/2026

New 5.0-star Review: "Eric and his staff made the entire process incredibly easy. Questions were answered quickly, communication was smooth, and using the portal for document exchange was a breeze. Highly recommend!"

07/22/2026

Buying a home isn't just about saving for a down payment.

We look at your whole financial picture.

That can include:
• Old credit cards you forgot about
• Late payments
• Personal loans
• Job changes
• Spending habits
• Gift money that isn't documented the right way

None of these automatically mean you'll be denied.

They just mean we may need more information or a different loan option.

That's why it's smart to know where you stand before you start house hunting.

Send me a message, and I'll help you understand what we look at before you apply.

07/21/2026

New 5.0-star Review: "We had an outstanding experience working with Eric and his team throughout the home buying process. From the very beginning, they were incredibly responsive, efficient, and proactive, making what could have been a stressful process feel easy and seamless. Every question we had was answered quickly, and they stayed on top of every detail to keep everything moving forward. Thanks to their hard work we were able to close earlier than expected! I highly recommend Eric. We couldn't be happier with the service we received."

07/20/2026

🏡 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗼𝗳 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟮𝟬, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

𝗟𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸'𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗽: 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘃𝗼𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗲 ⚠️
Mortgage rates worsened early in the week but improved after midweek inflation data showed inflation eased more than expected in June during the ceasefire with Iran, when oil and gas prices fell. Rates ended the week basically unchanged.

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸'𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁: 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗻 👎
There isn't much in the way of economic data to influence mortgage rates this week. Instead, rates are likely to follow oil prices as attacks continue and tensions rise once again in the Middle East. It's tough to see a scenario that leads to mortgage rates improving much this week.

📈 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸:
• Oil prices: Oil prices have not yet risen nearly as high as they were in the months leading up to the ceasefire with Iran, which has helped mortgage rates remain near current levels. If oil prices move higher, rates will likely move higher as well. If military action is halted and negotiations resume, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, it could help oil prices fall again, which would help mortgage rates improve.

07/15/2026

One mistake I see a lot of first-time homebuyers make...

They worry about getting approved instead of making sure the payment fits their life.
Just because you're approved for a certain amount doesn't mean you should spend it all.
Before you buy, try to keep these things in mind:

🏡 Keep your monthly housing payment around 28% of your income.
💰 Have money set aside for emergencies.
🔧 Save a little extra for repairs. Every home needs something eventually.
📅 If you can, plan to stay in the home for at least 5 years.

Buying a home doesn't have to be stressful. A little planning now can make a big difference later.

If we haven't met yet, I'm a mortgage professional who loves helping people understand the home-buying process. If you have questions or just want to know where to start, send me a message. I'd be happy to help.

07/13/2026

🏡 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗼𝗳 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟭𝟯, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

𝗟𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸'𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗽: 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗽𝘁 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗲𝗿 👎
Mortgage rates worsened last week as the ceasefire with Iran unexpectedly fell apart and oil prices moved higher, increasing concerns about inflation and making Fed policy rate hikes later this year more likely.

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸'𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁: 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗻 👎
After creeping slightly higher last week, rates could continue to worsen this week, now that the conflict with Iran is back front and center. Inflation will also play a role, with both consumer and wholesale inflation data being released. Lastly, Fed Chair Warsh's biannual testimony before Congress could also affect mortgage rates.

📈 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸:
• Economic data: Consumer and wholesale inflation data could play a role in rates through the middle of the week, along with retail sales and consumer sentiment data later in the week.
• The Fed: Markets will be looking for clues about future Fed rate hikes during Fed Chair Warsh's testimony before Congress. Warsh has been against the Fed providing "forward guidance," so he will likely try to avoid offering any hints.
• Oil prices: Oil prices are on the rise after Iran announced it is closing the Strait of Hormuz once again, putting upward pressure on mortgage rates.

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