Norah Gondeck, Bell Bank Mortgage

Norah Gondeck, Bell Bank Mortgage I pledge to apply my 40 years of experience as a leader in the mortgage industry to your house goals and dreams.

My business is built upon a simple principle: do excellent work with integrity and one will forge a lifetime relationship. Whether you are a first time homebuyer, a person seeking to refinance or purchasing your second or third home, I will draw on my experience, wisdom and the significant resources of Bell Bank Mortgage to identify the most advantageous mortgage solution for you.

Homeownership isn’t just about having a place to call your own. It’s one of the most powerful ways to grow your wealth. ...
08/05/2025

Homeownership isn’t just about having a place to call your own. It’s one of the most powerful ways to grow your wealth.

This year, the typical homeowner’s net worth hit $430,000, 43 times greater than the average renter. Even when the market slows, long-term homeowners win.

Thinking about buying? We’re here to help you take the first step.

Weekly Market Analysis—Mortgage Rates IncreaseMortgage rates climbed amid no Fed cuts, higher PCE inflation, and strong ...
07/31/2025

Weekly Market Analysis—Mortgage Rates Increase

Mortgage rates climbed amid no Fed cuts, higher PCE inflation, and strong labor data.

Did you know that media reports often cite mortgage rates that are more than a week old?If you're wondering how rates lo...
07/29/2025

Did you know that media reports often cite mortgage rates that are more than a week old?

If you're wondering how rates look today, reach out! I can give you up to the minute answers.

Weekly Market Analysis—Mortgage Rates Remain SteadyMortgage rates dipped after better-than-expected inflation data but e...
07/25/2025

Weekly Market Analysis—Mortgage Rates Remain Steady

Mortgage rates dipped after better-than-expected inflation data but edged back up amid tariff tensions and uncertainty over the Fed Chair’s future.

What does the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA) mean for you as a homeowner or prospective homebuyer?The OBBBA has ex...
07/24/2025

What does the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA) mean for you as a homeowner or prospective homebuyer?

The OBBBA has extended—and in some cases made permanent—several valuable tax breaks for homeowners.
That could mean more savings and more money in your pocket!

Want to learn how it applies to you?
Reach out to me or your trusted tax professional for more information.

Supporting your child in buying their first home is a meaningful way to help them build financial stability.Here are som...
07/22/2025

Supporting your child in buying their first home is a meaningful way to help them build financial stability.

Here are some ways you can assist:

➡️Provide a gift of documented funds toward the down payment (if allowed by their loan program). If you want to keep your cash on hand or avoid selling assets, consider tapping the equity in your home.

➡️Co-sign the loan as a non-occupant coborrower, particularly if your child's income or credit needs a lift. Be aware of the impact on your own debt and credit profile.

➡️Encourage siblings to pool their resources and purchase together. If they're too independent for roommates, then they could purchase a duplex.

➡️Provide your sweat equity to help transform a low-cost fixer-upper. We offer loans to cover the costs of purchase and renovation.

➡️Offer a favorable price on a rental or investment property you already own.

➡️Allow them to live in your home while they save for a down payment. Be sure to agree on mutually respectful boundaries and timelines.

If you're exploring ways to help your child make this next big step, I'm here to guide you to a solution that works for your family. Reach out when you're ready.

One thing that sets Bell apart is the number of loan programs that we offer—Conventional: These are standard mortgage lo...
07/17/2025

One thing that sets Bell apart is the number of loan programs that we offer—

Conventional: These are standard mortgage loans not backed by government programs. They offer broad flexibility for different buyers and properties.

First-Time Homebuyers/Down-Payment Assistance: We provide several first-time homebuyer programs that offer lower rates, fewer risk-based pricing adjustments, reduced mortgage insurance costs, and potential down payment assistance through grants. These programs make homeownership more accessible.

FHA: These loans have more lenient requirements, making them easier to qualify for.

VA: Designed for eligible veterans, active duty members, and military spouses, these loans require no down payment and offer special terms.

USDA: Created to encourage homeownership in designated rural and underdeveloped areas, they offer 0% down payments and flexible credit requirements.

Jumbo: For properties exceeding the conforming loan limit of $766,500, jumbo loans provide the necessary financing. Due to the higher amounts involved, these loans require larger down payments, stronger credit, and stricter debt-to-income ratios.

Construction: We offer financing for new construction, lot purchases, and rehabilitation projects.

Doctor: We offer a loan designed for medical professionals with a low down payment, lower rates, and no mortgage insurance.

Bridge: A short-term solution to bridge the gap between selling your current home and buying a new one.

Refinance: Refinancing allows you to modify the terms of your existing loan, whether it’s lowering your interest rate, changing your payment schedule, or tapping into your home’s equity.

HELOC: A Home Equity Line of Credit enables you to borrow against the equity in your home, providing flexible access to funds as needed.

Investment Properties: For those looking to purchase a second home or rental property, these loans are tailored for single-family homes, multi-unit properties, and vacation rentals, with specific requirements differing from those for primary residences.

Vacation Homes: Financing for a secondary residence intended for personal use. These loans are not intended for generating rental income.

⚠️ESCROW SHORTAGES⚠️86% of Minnesota serviced clients are having escrow shortages, mainly due to Homeowner’s insurance s...
07/15/2025

⚠️ESCROW SHORTAGES⚠️

86% of Minnesota serviced clients are having escrow shortages, mainly due to Homeowner’s insurance skyrocketing.
This means you VERY LIKELY have an escrow shortage and will start having to pay higher mortgage payments starting August 1.

Please call me and I can walk you through the process.

Here’s the 4 reasons why insurance is going up:
📈Economic inflation
🧑‍⚖️Social inflation
⛈Weather & catastrophes
☂️Reinsurance market pressure

Weekly Market Analysis—Mortgage Rates Remain SteadyMortgage rates held steady after initially rising on a strong jobs re...
07/11/2025

Weekly Market Analysis—Mortgage Rates Remain Steady

Mortgage rates held steady after initially rising on a strong jobs report, then easing back down amid renewed Fed rate cut hopes following the release of the meeting minutes.

🏠 Refinance & Save💲Now might be the perfect time to refinance!Reasons you may want to consider refinancing—✅ Lower your ...
07/10/2025

🏠 Refinance & Save💲

Now might be the perfect time to refinance!

Reasons you may want to consider refinancing—
✅ Lower your monthly payments
✅ Access cash from your home's equity
✅ Pay off your mortgage faster
✅ Consolidate debt
✅ Exit an adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM)
✅ Remove someone from the loan
✅ Eliminate mortgage insurance
✅ Consolidate first and second mortgages
✅ Adjust your loan term

Let's talk about how refinancing could work for you.

Congratulations on your new home, Katie!
07/08/2025

Congratulations on your new home, Katie!

Happy 4th of July!Today we celebrate the freedom to dream big, and the opportunity to turn those dreams into a place cal...
07/04/2025

Happy 4th of July!

Today we celebrate the freedom to dream big, and the opportunity to turn those dreams into a place called home.

Thinking about taking the next step toward homeownership? Let’s make it happen.

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Bell Bank Mortgage 5500 Wayzata Boulevard, Ste 300
Minneapolis, MN
55416

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+19529055503

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