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20 May 2025
By Mark Feder

What Your Coffee Habit Can Teach You About Paying Off Your Mortgage Faster

Mortgage Tips
As your mortgage advisor, I am not here to tell you to give up your favorite coffee, but I am here to show you how something as simple as your daily coffee run can reveal some powerful lessons about how to pay off your mortgage faster. The Cost of Coffee and the Opportunity It HidesLet’s say you spend $5 a day on coffee, five days a week. That is $25 a week, about $100 a month, and $1,200 a year. Over 10 years? That adds up to $12,000.Now imagine if you took just a portion of that and applied it…
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19 May 2025
By Mark Feder

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – May 19th, 2025

Financial Reports
The latest inflation data has been released, offering insight into the near-term impact of the recent tariff measures. The results indicate that despite deflationary pressure on the economy, inflation continues to trend upward with the recent, ongoing tariff wars. While the tariffs have been temporarily suspended, their effects are already being felt—consumers are experiencing price increases, and retailers have already been positioning themselves to increase prices due to the impacts of the tariff policies. While wholesale and producer inflation has seen a modest decline, this was expected as the market adjusts to the shifting economic landscape. Economists broadly predict that…
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16 May 2025
By Mark Feder

Eco-Friendly Mortgages To Finance Green Homes

Mortgage Tips
As more homeowners seek sustainable living options, eco-friendly mortgages have become a valuable tool for financing energy-efficient homes. These specialized loans offer financial incentives to buyers and homeowners who invest in environmentally friendly properties or upgrades. Understanding how these mortgages work can help you determine if they align with your homeownership and sustainability goals. What Are Eco-Friendly Mortgages?Eco-friendly mortgages, also known as green mortgages, are designed to encourage energy-efficient homeownership. Lenders offer these loans to homebuyers purchasing energy-efficient properties or homeowners making upgrades to improve energy conservation. These loans often come with lower interest rates, higher borrowing limits, or flexible…
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