Archie Fisher III- NMLS #1213778

03/25/2026

If your buyer is losing deals, it might not be the offer… it might be the pre-approval.

A vetted pre-approval means verified income and assets, clearing red flags early. I’ve seen deals win against higher offers because the agent knew our process. This is where your lender matters.

03/24/2026

A major misconception I still hear from buyers is the "want" to save more money to get to 20% down to buy a home. Why? They want to avoid Mortgage Insurance. The truth? You have options that fit your actual life:
• Conventional: 3-5% down
• FHA: 3.5% down
• VA: 0% down

It’s about balancing the monthly payment with life's surprises. Keeping cash for your safety net often makes more sense than a slightly lower payment. This is where your lender matters. Loan structure makes the difference on deals like this.

11/13/2025

Fannie Mae's credit scoring change could open up property loans to more Americans, but experts say risks remain.

06/09/2025

These are the three areas that have the greatest ability to impact rates this week. 1) Geopolitical, 2) Inflation and 3) Treasury Auction...

04/02/2025

With values continuing to rise, it's important to understand how the Cost of Waiting impacts not just down payment requirements to keep total monthly payment the same, but also the lost appreciation value on your home. Contact me if you want to learn more.

The price of an American home seems to be going nowhere but up...

03/21/2025

Initial Weekly Jobless Claims were in line with estimates, 223K versus estimates of 224K. Continuing Claims increased...

03/17/2025

These are the three areas that have the greatest ability to impact rates week. 1) The Fed, 2) Central Banks and 3) Retail Sales...

03/13/2025

Will we continue to see lower inflation or will geopolitical events disrupt the momentum. Only time will tell. Contact me if you want to learn more.

Headline February Producer Price Index (PPI) was lower than expected...

03/06/2025

Sharing some high-level guidance and how jobs/economy can impact mortgage rates. Contact me if you have any questions or want to learn more.

The February Challenger Grey announced Job Cuts shot up from 50K to 172K which is the highest level since 2020...

03/03/2025

Short read to be aware of what will impact markets in the coming week. If you’re looking for more technical info, contact me and we can discuss. 👍

These are the three areas that have the greatest ability to impact rates this week. 1) Geopolitical, 2) Jobs and 3) The Fed...

02/28/2025

January headline Durable Goods Orders were much higher than expected...

07/26/2024

5.0 star review received on Experience.com for Archie Fisher by William O - Everyone was very professional, knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. All questions were answered promptly and very patiently.

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