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Why is Mortgage Mom talking about Tustin Buick GMC?

Have you ever had a traumatic car buying experience? I know that I have! I absolutely hate feeling like I’m being attached by vulture’s when I walk through the door at a car dealership. Buying a car is the last experience on my list of anywhere near pleasant, exciting, or something that I’m looking forward […]

Mortgage Insurance Options – Conventional/FHA/VA

Our listeners text us questions weekly. In this episode we answer many questions that came in during the show. One of those questions helped us to explain mortgage insurance, VA funding fee’s, and FHA mortgage insurance premium options. Did you know that you do not have to pay mortgage insurance with less than 20% down […]

The Federal Reserve dropped the Prime Rate again. What does this mean to you?

The Federal Prime Prime Rate has dropped again. The common phone call received this week is, “What does this mean to me? Will I get a lower interest rate for my loan in process?” I explain how the prime rate effects credit cards and home equity lines of credit vs. first mortgage interest rates that […]

Understanding your Credit Report with Steve Altonian, the Credit Cowboy!

Would you like to understand your credit report a little bit better? Our Credit Cowboy, Steve Altonian, talks to us about credit report’s, his credit repair services, and the easiest collection accounts to remove from your credit report and why. Would you like to contact Steve? Steve Altonion – Credit Law Solutions Phone: 818-932-9531 Email: […]

Catching up with Mom!

Monday’s are catch up with Mom day’s. What have Debbie and Heidi been up to this week? Mortgage Mom Radio moves companies and now calls home to Movement Mortgage! Heidi becomes a Grandma! The little guy is sick! The Federal Reserve reduces the Prime Rate! It was a whirlwind of week for us flying to […]

Have you thought about taking your family to the Great Wolf Lodge? Don’t!

Catching Up with Mom on Monday’s! We were so excited as a family to spend our Labor Day weekend at the Great Wolf Lodge. Well, let me just tell you that it is anything but a vacation! Tune in as Debbie and Manny talk about their experience and how there are hotel options in Anaheim, […]

30 YR Mortgage Rates are at their lowest level in 3 YRS, how long will it take to close your loan?

30 YR Mortgage Rates are at their lowest levels in three years. What should be your expectation of the timeline to close on a refinance? How about a purchase, will it take just as long as a refinance? Every Friday, we will focus on your questions and we answer those for you live! The questions […]

Friday’s are text message days!

Every Friday we answer the questions that came in throughout the previous week by text message, website and email. This is a great episode to hear what others listeners are asking and how we answer those questions. Many times, you will find that there is a question that may also pertain to you. Don’t miss […]

Should you set up a Trust or Will? Why do you need a Trust if you are over 18?

Do you have your trust set up yet? Do you know the difference between a trust and a will? Did you know that even if you have a will written, probate is still required? In this episode we talk with Crista Hermance, Estate Planning Mom! She is a trust attorney and explains the difference between […]

The kids are back to school, catch up with Debbie & Heidi!

Every few episodes we take the time to catch up with The Mortgage Mom and what’s new in life. The kids went back to school and for Debbie & Heidi, life has been turned upside down a few times. How did your first back to school week go? Text us with your funny stories, we’d […]