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Sarah Spradlin - NMLS ID #470256
Your Local Stateline Mortgage Lender - Serving all of IL, WI, TN, FL
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11/03/2026

Week 8 of "You Can Totally" Mortgage addition 🏠

Just because you CAN afford it doesn't mean you WANT to!

There's a big difference between what you're approved to spend and what you're actually comfortable spending. 🏠💸

Sure, that house at the very top of your budget might check every box...but if it leaves you eating ramen noodles and declining every dinner invitation, is it really your dream home?

I want my buyers to LOVE their homes, but I also want them to afford vacations, date nights, and the occasional unnecessary Target run. 🛍️😉

Being approved for more doesn't mean you have to spend more.

My job isn't to tell you how much house you should buy. It's to help you figure out how much house you can buy while still enjoying your life. ❤

10/27/2026

Week 7 of "You Can Totally" Mortgage addition. 🏠

🚩 And let's just say, some advice is better left in the past. Just like your ex. 😉

Mortgage advice from 2007? In THIS housing market?! That's a red flag if I've ever seen one! 🚩

Lending guidelines change. Programs evolve. Markets shift. And what worked for your cousin's neighbor's best friend 19 years ago, might not work for you today.

Everyone seems to have mortgage advice to give, but not everyone knows what they're talking about.

Your mortgage deserves more than the outdated advice and unsolicited opinions. It deserves someone who actually does this every single day.

And as for texting your ex after 10pm? You're on your own with that one. But if I'm your bestie, we would be having a serious talk. 😆

10/22/2026

🌉 Bridge loan (noun): A short-term loan that may allow qualified homeowners to use equity in their current home toward the purchase of their next home before the existing property sells. 🏡

So why would someone need one?

Sometimes, the right next home becomes available before the current home has sold. A bridge loan may help create more flexibility during that transition by allowing you to:

👉🏼 Buy your next home before selling your current one
👉🏼 Avoid rushing the sale of your existing home
👉🏼 Make an offer without a home sale contingency
👉🏼 Have more time to find the right next home
👉🏼 Use available equity from your current property toward your next purchase
👉🏼 Pay off additional debt while buying a new home

If you're considering a move but haven't sold your current home, reviewing your options early can help you determine whether a bridge loan may fit your situation.

At Envoy, I have SEVERAL different programs that could help bridge the gap between buying your new home and selling your old. Let's talk!

10/21/2026

We are a day late, but great advice non-the-less!!

Just because you CAN, doesn't mean that you SHOULD!

House hunting without a pre-approval might seem harmless...until you fall in love with a house, only to find out the numbers don't love you back. 🚩

A pre-approval isn't just about knowing what you can afford. It's about knowing what you're comfortable spending, being ready to make a competitive offer, and avoiding surprises along the way.

So before you start scheduling showings, let's get your ducks in a row. 🦆🏠

And for the love of all things good...get your sushi from somewhere reputable 🥲🍣

📲 Call me when you're ready to start house hunting!

Sarah Spradlin | Your Stateline Mortgage Lender | 815.721.3103

10/19/2026

Not to be rude...but can we stop letting an online mortgage calculator decide whether you can afford a home?

Those calculators don't know your credit score, actual interest rate, loan options, property taxes, or whether you qualify for assistance.

I've seen people talk themselves OUT of buying because of a number that wasn't even accurate!

So, let's stop guessing. Let's run YOUR numbers. You might have more options than you think. 👀

My job isn't to sell you a mortgage. It's to educate you, show you your options, and help you make the best decision for you.

📲 Before you count yourself out, let's talk!

Sarah Spradlin | Your Stateline Lender | 815.721.3103

10/15/2026

Never underestimate a mortgage lender who....👀

📞 Calls the listing agent herself, separating you from every other buyer.

📄 Reads the ENTIRE appraisal. Details matter.

📲 Answers on a Sunday night because offers are due Monday morning.

🤝🏼 Knows the underwriter's expectations and anticipates what they'll need before they ask for it.

❤ Wants you to succeed in your homeownership goals just as much as you do.

🔥 Takes her job personally, because BUYING A HOME SHOULD BE PERSONAL!

This isn't just about a loan number to me. It's your home, your money, your future, your goals, and a HUGE milestone in your life.

I'm here to educate you, advocate for you, fight for your deal, and make sure you have someone in your corner from application to closing.

Because when you're making one of the BIGGEST financial decisions of your life, you deserve more than someone who just pushes papers.

You deserve a lender who cares. 🫶🏽

And if that makes me a little extra when it comes to my job...well, guilty ☺️

- Sarah Spradlin | Your Stateline Mortgage Lender | 815.721.3103

10/13/2026

Week 5 of "You Can Totally" Mortgage addition 🏡

Using Zillow to determine your homes current value, your payment on a new home, or the rate you "qualify" for. HARD STOP 🛑

Technology works great, until it doesn't. There's no replacement for the human side of this industry.

I've lost count of the times I have heard someone say, "but Zillow says my payment will be this." After I break down a payment on a home (that is nothing close to "what Zillow said").

Just trust me on this one. 😉

10/12/2026

📈 Rates moved up. Now what? Everyone panic? Not over here...😉

Because while everyone else is focused on the rate, I'm looking at what just changed for my buyers. 👀

Here's why maybe you shouldn't hit the breaks on your home search:

🏡 The buyer pool just got smaller. And sometimes, that shift can give you more negotiating power.

🛠️ What tools do you now have available to you, that you didn't have 30 days ago? Seller funded rate buy downs? Seller concessions so that more money can go toward your down payment?

📊 A higher rate doesn't tell the whole story. The overall numbers matter. Does it still fit your budget?

🔑 And if rates drop later? There may be an opportunity to refinance. You can't predict the market, but you can make a smart decision with the numbers in front of you.

💸 And at the end of the day for you renters, do you want to pay your landlords mortgage, or your own?

My job isn't to sell you rate. It's to help you understand your options, run the numbers, and make decisions that make sense for YOU.

So yes, rates moved up, but that doesn't mean your opportunity disappeared. Maybe now is the opportunity you've been waiting for.

Let's talk strategy before you count yourself out. 😎

- Sarah Spradlin | Your Stateline Lender | 815.721.3103

10/06/2026

Week 4 of "You Can Totally" Mortgage addition 🏡

Yes, yes, yes.... I know. TikTok is the new age way of getting all of our information. It'll tell you all you need to know. Except, it doesn't know ANYTHING about you.

⚠️ The biggest mistake I see people make in this market, is waiting to find the perfect home before applying with a lender. Why would you wait until you fall in love with a home before making sure you can qualify, or that you're comfortable with the payment?

Let's get one thing strait. Your inability to be prepared should not constitute an emergency on your realtor or lenders behalf. This is where errors occur and where things get missed or overlooked.

Moral of the story, be prepared. Your pre-approval lasts for 120 days, and if it expires because you haven't' found a home in that time, it's an easy update on our end. Get the pre-approval.

09/29/2026

Week 3 of "You Can Totally" Mortgage edition 🏡

That pesky check engine light has been on my dash far too long in the past. I don't often take it seriously until my husband jumps in to save the day.

I also don't take a BIG bank pre-approval seriously. Too often they never make it to the closing table, until a lender like me jumps in to save the day.

If your bank tells you no, you need a 2nd opinion from a lender like me. Just ask the hundreds of clients my team has helped over the years, who were told no by their banks, first.

Address

4761 Bluestem Road
Roscoe, IL
61073

Telephone

+18157213103

Website

https://www.envoymortgage.com/sarah-spradlin/

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