Shopping For A Mortgage Rate Is Just Like Dating! Here’s Why You Keep Getting Burned…

Shopping For A Mortgage Rate Is Just Like Dating! Here’s Why You Keep Getting Burned…

Shopping For A Mortgage Rate Is Just Like Dating! Here’s Why You Keep Getting Burned…Craig Messman
Published on: 03/08/2026

Picking a mortgage based on the lowest rate quote is like committing after one date. Here is what you actually need to compare before you choose a lender.

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The Mortgage Date From Hell (And Why You Keep Going Back)

The Mortgage Date From Hell (And Why You Keep Going Back)

The Mortgage Date From Hell (And Why You Keep Going Back)Craig Messman
Published on: 01/07/2026

Your lender quoted you a higher rate. You found out. Now they're matching it. Here's why going back anyway is a financial mistake you'll pay for long after closing.

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Should You Wait for Mortgage Rates to Drop Before Buying a Home?

Should You Wait for Mortgage Rates to Drop Before Buying a Home?

Should You Wait for Mortgage Rates to Drop Before Buying a Home?Craig Messman
Published on: 01/05/2026

Should you wait for mortgage rates to drop? Maybe...but lower rates often bring more competition.

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