Cara Hunt Erickson, Sr. Mortgage Banker, NMLS #834056, licensed in VA & NC

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Cara Hunt Erickson, Sr. Mortgage Banker, NMLS #834056, licensed in VA & NC

Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group, LLC NMLS 72043

Equal Opportunity Lender

www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org

Helping homeowners with their financing journey.

06/17/2026

How I help my real estate partners spend less time chasing loan updates and more time actually closing deals

Every deal has a dozen moving parts — and financing shouldn’t be the one that keeps you up at night.

When you partner with a lender who keeps you in the loop (pre-approvals, updates, timelines — without the chase), you get your time AND energy back for what actually grows your business: your clients and your relationships.

That’s exactly what I do for the agents I work with. Less back-and-forth, more “it’s handled.”

Drop a 🙋 if you’re tired of playing phone tag just to get a status update.

Follow for more on how the right partnerships can simplify your business in 2026.

06/16/2026

Your feed is your new open house.

Before a buyer ever calls, texts, or fills out a form — they’ve already scrolled your profile.

The question is: what did they see?

Swipe through for 3 reasons buyers are choosing agents online before they ever pick up the phone

Want a free mini audit of your profile? Comment “AUDIT” and I’ll send you one quick tip to level it up.

06/12/2026

Vantage scores are officially entering the mortgage playing field, and the impact this could have for your buyers is huge.

Allowing Vantage scores for mortgage qualifying is expected to help more people achieve their home-buying goals, especially first time homebuyers, who often have limited credit.

While we are so excited to see how this plays out, we are still learning how this looks on our end and how to implement. As we wait for direction, stay tuned - I’ll keep you updated every step of the way!

Information is for educational purposes only and should not be relied upon by you. Communication is intended for real estate and/or financial professionals only and not intended for distribution to the general public. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. All loans subject to income verification, credit approval and property appraisal. Not a commitment to lend. Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group, L.L.C. NMLS #72043 (nmlsconsumeraccess.org) is an Equal Opportunity Lender. Located at 600 Lynnhaven Parkway Suite 100 Virginia Beach, VA 23452.

06/11/2026

A 1% drop in your mortgage rate saves real money — $263/mo on a $400k home. So it makes sense to wait for rates to fall before buying, right?

Here’s the thing: so does everyone else.

When rates drop, buyer activity surges. More competition means more bidding wars, fewer negotiating opportunities, and home prices that often climb fast enough to wipe out those monthly savings entirely.

The buyers who tend to win? The ones who purchase while the market is quieter and simply refinance when rates improve. You lock in the home at today’s price. You capture the rate savings later — without the stress of competing against a crowd.

“Marry the home, date the rate” isn’t just a saying. It’s genuinely solid strategy.

What questions do you have about timing your purchase? Drop them below.

Information is for educational purposes only and should not be relied upon by you. Communication is intended for real estate and/or financial professionals only and not intended for distribution to the general public. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. All loans subject to income verification, credit approval and property appraisal. Not a commitment to lend. Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group, L.L.C. NMLS #72043 (nmlsconsumeraccess.org) is an Equal Opportunity Lender. Located at 600 Lynnhaven Parkway Suite 100 Virginia Beach, VA 23452.

06/10/2026

Veterans — got a letter about an “enhanced VA benefit”?

Before you call, watch this.

These mailers are designed to look official but they’re from private mortgage companies.

Share with a vet you know.

06/09/2026

Meet Kerrie.

Mom of 6 & a devoted wife, Kerrie has taken hold of all things work/life integration, from homesteading, homebirths, and home schooling - all while selling real estate and being her office’s managing broker. With a strong can-do attitude, Kerrie has built a tremendous business while also growing her family and carving out a space just for them.

Kerrie says there is no secret to her success - its truly leaning on her support systems. She says she can attribute much of her success to having her village, which many mothers can admit - that’s so important yet so hard to find.

On June 24th, Kerrie is sharing how she created this life she loves - how she sells, manages her office, and still has the energy & capacity to show up big for her children - because, at the end of it all, we can all agree we want to be the best moms we can be.

If you’re struggling with the “I want to have it all” mindset but feel stuck building a life you love - Kerrie has some amazing insight she is ready to share.

Registration link is in the bio.

06/06/2026

Meet Heather.

Heather is more than a mom of four, real estate agent, and team lead - she’s become a community influencer and (most recently) a golf course owner.

Starting her career in 2006, she has seen the ups & downs, and has honed in on what it takes to break through to the next level - leveraging time & delegation.

And on June 24, she’s sharing the mindset shift that took her from staying stuck as the one who does it all to the delegation queen she is today, and how she bought her time back.

Registration is in the link in bio.

06/05/2026

Meet Courtney.

The “Mrs.” of the Mr. and Mrs. 757 Real Estate Team, Courtney brings a faith-based perspective to real estate. She says that she has been blessed with favor, ideas, and the grace & endurance to do it all.

She is mom to her 23 year old son and quickly figured out how to intertwine real estate and being a mom to her only child - which can be challenging.

She has grown her business and is known for her knack in helping first-time homebuyers as well as juggling the demands of property management.

On June 24th, she will share her stories of how she did all of this - and even overcame the mom guilt - because her passion and drive pushed her to grow.

Want to be in the room? Register on the link in bio!

06/04/2026

Meet the mom who is not only raising 2 boys, but built & runs a team, while also juggling her own production, with millions sold just by herself year to date.

She says of her boys, “between baseball games, school activities, and all the adventures that come with raising two boys, they keep life exciting and remind me of what matters most. Being their mom has taught me patience, resilience, adaptability, and the importance of building strong relationships - qualities that have shaped both my life and real estate career.”

She is the team lead of Harris Homes, and has over 6 years in real estate sales.

At the end of the day, she says, she built her business on the same values she’s teaching her boys: integrity, hard work, kindness & always putting people first.

And on June 24th, Andrea is sharing exactly how she’s done this - building her career, growing into a team, all while nurturing a relationship with her boys to be the best mom she can be.

Want to register? Check the link in bio!

05/29/2026

First & last day of 1st grade ❤️

Address

600 Lynnhaven Pkwy #100
Virginia Beach, VA
23452

Website

https://hmbt.co/KMyGXm

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