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Better Rate Mortgage

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📍St. Louis
https://betterratemortgage.com/links/ Louis, MO 63139
784 Wall Street Unit F O’Fallon, IL 62269

Better Rate Mortgage
Company NMLS 2401335
Missouri, Illinois
Equal Housing Opportunity Lender

1118 Hampton St.

09/02/2026

😎 🍉 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱! 🚤 🍦

08/31/2026

🏡 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟯𝟭, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

𝗟𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸'𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗽: 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲 👎
Rates have been pretty stable this month but ended last week near their highest levels. Most borrowers wouldn't see a change in rate, but may see a difference in the credit or points needed to get that rate.

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸'𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁: 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗻 👎
Rates could move higher this week as oil prices rise on increased tensions in the Middle East and markets worry the Fed may hike rates at its next meeting. Any increase may be small, but it's tough to see rates moving much lower from here.

📈 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸:
• The Fed: Fed Chair Warsh's Jackson Hole speech last week raised concerns that the Fed may hike rates as soon as the next Fed meeting in September to fight stubborn inflation. There is some concern the Fed may hike rates twice before the end of the year, despite upcoming midterm elections.
• Labor data: Several jobs reports come out this week, with Friday's BLS jobs report being the most important. The report will show how many jobs were created in August as well as the unemployment rate. Weak job numbers could help mortgage rates, while stronger numbers could increase the chances of a Fed rate hike in September.

08/28/2026

Weekly Rate Update August 28, 2026

08/27/2026

"My lender told me my income was too complicated."

We hear that from business owners constantly. Usually it isn't true.

A self-employed mortgage isn't harder than one for a W-2 employee. The income just gets calculated differently, and not every lender is comfortable doing that math.

A couple of things most people don't realize:

We don't just read the number on the front page of your tax return. Depreciation and other allowable add-backs often get added back in.

And if your write-offs make your income look low on paper, a bank statement loan can qualify you on what the business actually deposits instead.

We put the whole thing on one page, including a checklist of what to gather before you call:
https://betterratemortgage.com/self-employed-mortgage/

Educational information only, not a commitment to lend. Better Rate Mortgage · NMLS #2401335 · Equal Housing Lender.

08/26/2026

Starting a new job while buying a home? Here’s what I want you to know. 👇

Please talk to me before you put in your notice. 😅

Changing jobs doesn’t automatically mean you can’t buy a home, but the timing matters.

If you’re starting a new job, I’m going to need to know:

👉 When is your last day at your current job?
👉 When does the new job officially start?
👉 What will your new pay be?
👉 Are there any conditions you still have to complete?
👉 When are we planning to close?

Depending on your loan type, we may also need an offer letter and additional documentation before we can use that new income to qualify.

This is one of those situations where I’d much rather you call me before making the change than tell me after everything is already in motion. 😂

Changing jobs? Moving money around? Making a big purchase?

When you’re buying a home, keep your loan officer in the loop. A quick conversation can save us both a headache later. 🙌

08/24/2026

🏡 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟰, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

𝗟𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸'𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗽: 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲 👎
Although mortgage rates crept slightly higher, the move was small and rates really aren't much different from where they've been the last few weeks.

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸'𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁: 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗻 👎
Rates aren't likely to make any big jumps this week, but could creep a little higher depending on oil prices and the outlook for long term bond yields. If yields rise, mortgage rates will creep higher with them. The most likely way we could see rates surprise us and move lower would be a breakthrough in the Middle East that helps drive oil prices down.

📈 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸:
• The Middle East: There's no end in sight for the impasse with Iran, which means we're unlikely to see an increase in shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz that would help bring oil prices down. Elevated oil prices will continue to put upward pressure on mortgage rates.
• The Treasury: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is looking for ways to bring down longer-term bond yields, which could help keep mortgage rates from moving much higher or even help them improve slightly. However, it would take something significant to push bond yields much lower and bring mortgage rates down.

08/21/2026

Weekly Rate Update August 21, 2026

08/19/2026

Wait… you need to do WHAT before you start looking at houses? 🏡

𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗲-𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱.

I know, I know. Looking at houses is the fun part.

But getting pre-approved 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 you start house hunting can help you:

🏡 Know what price range makes sense for your budget
💰 Get a better idea of what your monthly payment could look like
📄 Catch any financing issues before you find a house you love
🤝 Show sellers that you’re serious and ready to buy
⚡ Be ready to make an offer when the right house comes along

Because the last thing you want is to fall in love with a home and then start figuring out the financing.

𝗣𝗿𝗲-𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽. 𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴. 🟢

Thinking about buying? Reach out to me 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 you start scrolling through homes.

08/18/2026

Seller credit, price reduction, or temporary buydown?

The right answer depends on the numbers and the offer.

Use the buydown calculator to see how much the payment may change before you decide what to ask for.
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08/17/2026

Ever wonder how far your budget actually goes across St. Louis suburbs?

We pulled current median home prices for three areas buyers ask us about a lot: Belleville, Brentwood, and Bridgeton.

Belleville: $153K median
Brentwood: $279K median
Bridgeton: $292K median

Same metro, pretty different numbers. Our affordability map breaks down more areas like this so you can see where your price range actually fits.

Check it out here: https://betterratemortgage.com/st-louis-affordability-map/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=w04-spotlight

Want the fuller picture on a specific area? Our neighborhood guides go deeper: https://betterratemortgage.com/st-louis-neighborhoods/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=w04-spotlight

All figures are educational estimates as of May 2026, not rate quotes or approval promises. Qualified buyers can also ask about our $5,000 Seller Guarantee.

Address

1118 Hampton
St. Louis, MO
63139

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 8pm
Tuesday	8am - 8pm
Wednesday	8am - 8pm
Thursday	8am - 8pm
Friday	8am - 8pm
Saturday	10am - 6pm
Sunday	10am - 6pm

Telephone

+13143619979

Website

https://www.betterratemortgage.com/

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