Cameron Budzius- NMLS 1807763

Cameron Budzius- NMLS 1807763 I am here to help with your home-buying and refinancing needs! Licensed Mortgage Lender
Equal Housing Lender

As a local lender, I have expertise with many different loan options and will work to determine what is best for your specific situation. Cameron Budzius
Mortgage Loan Originator
NMLS #: 1807763

1 Galleria Blvd, Suite 1900
Metairie, LA 70001
504-919-9504

The Mortgage Firm
NMLS #: 189233
Equal Housing Lender

06/08/2026

Inflation is back in the spotlight this week 👀
The two reports that matter most:
📊 Wednesday — CPI (Consumer Price Index)
📊 Thursday — PPI (Producer Price Index)
Mortgage rates have been searching for direction, and this week’s inflation data could be what sets the tone.
👉 Cooler inflation = potential rate improvement
👉 Hotter inflation = pressure on rates
For buyers, sellers, and agents, this is one of the most important weeks of the month to watch.
Timing and strategy still matter.

06/05/2026

💳 Not all debt affects your mortgage approval equally. Sometimes paying off the wrong account changes almost nothing. 🏡 Before making big payoff decisions, make sure the strategy actually improves your buying power.

06/02/2026

🚨 Financing can change during escrow faster than most buyers realize. Educating clients early helps agents avoid last-minute surprises and delayed closings. 🏡 The cleanest transactions usually come from proactive communication.

06/01/2026

Jobs. Jobs. Jobs.
That’s what the mortgage market is focused on this week.
📊 Tuesday: JOLTS Job Openings
📊 Wednesday: ADP Employment Report + Fed Beige Book
📊 Thursday: Jobless Claims
📊 Friday: Nonfarm Payrolls & Unemployment Rate
The labor market is one of the biggest drivers of mortgage rates right now.
👉 Softer employment data could help rates improve.
👉 Strong employment data could put upward pressure on rates.
Friday’s jobs report will likely be the biggest market-moving event of the week.
If you’re buying, selling, or under contract, this is a week worth paying attention to.

05/29/2026

📉 Refinancing only works when it improves the bigger financial picture.

05/26/2026

Shortened week… but BIG economic calendar 👀
Markets reopen today after Memorial Day and there’s a lot on deck:
📊 Tuesday
• Case-Shiller Home Prices
• FHFA Home Prices
• Consumer Confidence
📈 Wednesday
• ADP Employment Report
🔥 Thursday (biggest day)
• PCE Inflation Data
• Personal Income & Spending
• Jobless Claims
PCE is the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge, so Thursday will likely be the biggest driver for mortgage rates this week.
👉 Cooler inflation = potential rate improvement
👉 Hot inflation/spending = more pressure on rates
For buyers, sellers, and agents—this is another week where timing and strategy matter.

Coffee’s on me. ☕I’m holding a FREE Coffee Hour at French Truck Coffee (Dryades) on Tuesday June 2nd from 8–10am and all...
05/26/2026

Coffee’s on me. ☕
I’m holding a FREE Coffee Hour at French Truck Coffee (Dryades) on Tuesday June 2nd from 8–10am and all you have to do is show up.
No RSVP. No commitment. Swing by on your way to the office, after school drop-off, between appointments… whatever works.
I’ll be there the whole two hours. Come say hey, and grab a drink!
📍 French Truck | Dryades 📅 Tuesday, June 2nd | 8–10am

Tag an agent who needs a free coffee this week 👇

05/26/2026

📄 Not all pre-approvals carry the same weight in a competitive market. Understanding how thoroughly a buyer was vetted can help agents avoid financing surprises later. 🔑 Strong financing starts long before the contract is signed.

05/22/2026

Refinance did not die. Lazy refinance conversations did. DM me REFI if you want the modern checklist.

05/19/2026

Approval amount is not the same as comfort level. Build the payment first. Then buy with confidence. DM me PAYMENT if you want help mapping it out.

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Metairie, LA
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