Susan Esfandiari- Alliance Mortgage Group NMLS 222328

08/19/2026

Are you a Civilian Federal Employee? Learn about state and local grants, local programs, and how to achieve homeownership.

Are you a Civilian Federal Employee? Learn about state and local grants, local programs, and how to achieve homeownership.

08/12/2026

Discover 8 practical strategies that can help make buying a home in a challenging market more achievable.

Discover 8 practical strategies that can help make buying a home in a challenging market more achievable.

08/05/2026

Learn how much down payment you may need, the tradeoffs of putting more down, and how to choose an amount that fits your budget and goals.

Learn how much down payment you may need, the tradeoffs of putting more down, and how to choose an amount that fits your budget and goals.

07/29/2026

Compare USDA vs FHA loans, including down payment, credit, location, income limits, and fees, to find the right fit for your homebuying goals.

Compare USDA vs FHA loans, including down payment, credit, location, income limits, and fees, to find the right fit for your homebuying goals.

07/22/2026

Learn which specialized home inspections may help uncover hidden issues before closing, from radon and mold to pest and foundation concerns.

Learn which specialized home inspections may help uncover hidden issues before closing, from radon and mold to pest and foundation concerns.

07/15/2026

Planning to buy a home this summer? Follow these 10 practical steps to prepare your finances, shop smart, and move forward with confidence.

Planning to buy a home this summer? Follow these 10 practical steps to prepare your finances, shop smart, and move forward with confidence.

07/08/2026

Not sure if you should call a Lender or Real Estate Agent first? Find the answer and start your home buying journey with confidence.

Not sure if you should call a Lender or Real Estate Agent first? Find the answer and start your home buying journey with confidence.

07/22/2025

I am often asked if mortgage rates ever be 3% again? Here is my response.
It is highly unlikely that mortgage rates will return to 3% in the near future. While not impossible, experts suggest that a return to such low rates would likely require another major economic event similar to the pandemic or financial crisis, which are unpredictable. Current economic conditions, particularly persistent inflation, make it improbable that the Federal Reserve will lower interest rates to the levels needed to drive mortgage rates back down to 3%.

01/30/2025

Learn how to read and compare your Loan Estimate to make informed mortgage decisions. Understand loan terms, closing costs, and monthly payments with confidence.

Learn how to read and compare your Loan Estimate to make informed mortgage decisions. Understand loan terms, closing costs, and monthly payments with confidence.

01/29/2025

Saving for a down payment? Discover practical tips to budget, boost income, and make your dream home a reality.

Saving for a down payment? Discover practical tips to budget, boost income, and make your dream home a reality.