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Buying a home is exciting, but let’s be honest - the mortgage process can feel like a maze. You want the best deal, right? The key to saving thousands over the life of your loan is simple: compare home loan rates carefully. But how do you do that without getting overwhelmed? I’m here to walk you through it, step by step, with practical tips and a friendly nudge to keep things light. Why You Should Always Compare Home Loan Rates Imagine you’re shopping for a car. Would you bu

Buying a home is exciting, but let’s be honest - the loan part can feel like a maze. I’ve been there, and I know how overwhelming it can get. But here’s the good news: with a little guidance and some smart moves, you can make the home loan journey smoother and even enjoyable. Ready to dive in? Let’s explore some of the best loan selection tips that will help you feel confident and in control. Why Getting Your Loan Right Matters Before we jump into the nitty-gritty, let’s talk

Published on June 19, 2025 In today’s competitive real estate market—especially in high-cost areas like McLean, Arlington, and...

Author: Vera Chang, District Manager of General Mortgage Capital Corporation Posted on 6/15/2024 When client locking the rate, a very...

By GMCC District Manage: Vera Chang Published on 2/23/2024 In the face of soaring house prices, what is the biggest challenge you or your...

By Vera Chang, Branch Manager of General Mortgage Jan 9, 2014 In an era of "high" interest rates, a mainstream view is that buying a...

Authored by Vera Chang, Published on December 17, 20 As we stand at the dawn of 2024, it's time to reflect on the year that has passed -...

Author: Vera Chang Date: 11/13/2022 2022 is another unprecedented year. With mortgage rates soaring straight from 3ish at the beginning...

By Vera Chang 2/19/2022 Those who are hunting for a house may have been frightened by the rapidly rising interest rates in the past two...

December 30, 2021 Mortgage rates have effectively been moving sideways despite the increase in new COVID cases. This is because incoming...

December 23, 2021 The market volatility resulting from the COVID-19 Omicron variant is causing mortgage rates to decrease. As the year...

November 10, 2021 Despite the re-acceleration of economic growth, the recent bond rally drove mortgage rates down for the second...

September 9, 2021 Source: Freddie Mac While the economy continues to grow, it has lost momentum over the last two months due to the...

Author: Vera Chang Published: 9/5/2021 Source: www.verachangmortgage.com Wall Street has lost interest and patience with historically...

September 2, 2021 source: Freddie Mac Economic growth and the acceleration in inflation have moderated in the last month, giving the...

August 26, 2021 Source: Freddie Mac The tug-of-war between the economic recovery and rising COVID-19 cases has left mortgage rates moving...

January 28, 2021 Source: Freddie Mac What is the main driver of demand for housing in the United States? The answer is simple: people....

MCLEAN, Va., August 19, 2021 Mortgage rates stayed relatively flat this week. Housing is in a similar phase of the economic cycle as many...

MCLEAN, Va., Aug. 12, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey...