Stan Moore, MLO at Arise Lending

08/22/2026

This helps you to understand the difference between a mortgage lender and a mortgage broker.

A mortgage lender and a mortgage broker do different jobs.

Mortgage lender: The company that actually provides the money for the loan. It sets its pricing, underwriting guidelines, approves the loan, funds the closing, and may service the mortgage afterward.

Mortgage broker: The middleman between the borrower and multiple lenders. The broker shops different lenders, compares programs and pricing, helps structure the loan, and sends the loan to the lender that fits best.

06/02/2026

FHA Loans have many options.

05/25/2026

05/11/2026

Look who is purchasing new homes!

Baby boomers accounted for more than half of all home sellers according to NAR’s 2026 Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends Report. Among all sellers, the most commonly cited reason for selling their home was to move closer to friends and family. Gain additional insights: https://bit.ly/4sGXMG9

04/30/2026

Don't wait to buy your next home, thinking that rates are coming down. Building equity in your home and seeing your property appreciate in value will outpace potential savings of a lower interest rate. Contact me for a more complete explanation.

The avg. 30yr FRM increases to 6.30% https://bit.ly/4tInxXQ

04/19/2026

Interesting migration trends in the US. Texas continues to be s a favorite destination for home owners.

Sun Belt still leads U.S. migration, but momentum cooled in 2025. NC, TX, and SC drew the most movers, while Midwest states like OH, MN, and MI saw net gains again.
See how your state compares: https://www.nar.realtor/blogs/economists-outlook/top-15-states-for-population-and-migration-trends-in-2025-the-south-leads-the-midwest-gains

04/17/2026

Baby Boomers remained the largest generational group of home buyers this year, while the share of first-time buyers fell to the lowest level on record, according to the 2026 Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends report from NAR.
https://www.nar.realtor/newsroom/baby-boomers-remain-largest-share-of-home-buyers-as-first-time-buying-falls-to-record-low

03/26/2026

The avg. 30yr FRM increases to 6.38% https://bit.ly/4bPucrw

03/25/2026

While rates may drop in the future, home prices often continue to rise. Waiting can mean missing appreciation today – and when rates fall, increased buyer competition can push prices even higher. The right time to buy depends on your goals, not just interest rates. Your loan originator is there to talk through what makes sense for you.