Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Updated Condo Requirements and Here Is What Every Buyer and Owner Needs to Know
HOA reserves, insurance, special assessments now reviewed. Kendra LaManna explains new condo project approval rules. ...more
Mortgage
September 16, 2026•3 min read
Fannie Mae Removed the Minimum Credit Score Requirement and Here Is What That Means for Buyers
575 credit score approved on conventional. Kendra LaManna explains the Fannie Mae change opening new doors now. ...more
Mortgage
September 15, 2026•2 min read
Paying Rent on Time Can Now Help You Qualify for an FHA Loan and Here Is What Buyers Need to Know
On-time rent payments count toward FHA qualification. Kendra LaManna explains who can qualify and how to start. ...more
Mortgage
September 14, 2026•2 min read
Southeast Homeowners Are Getting Property Tax Bills Right Now and Here Is What to Do With Them
Escrow pays your taxes so don't panic. Kendra LaManna explains what to do when that bill arrives in the mail. ...more
Mortgage
September 11, 2026•2 min read
A Fixed Rate Mortgage Does Not Mean Your Monthly Payment Can Never Change and Here Is Why
Taxes and insurance change even when your rate doesn't. Kendra LaManna explains why your payment may still move. ...more
Mortgage
September 10, 2026•3 min read
Your Salary Is Not the Only Income That Counts for a Mortgage and Here Is What Else Qualifies
Commission, rentals, assets, 1099 all stack toward qualifying. Kendra LaManna explains income stacking for buyers. ...more
Mortgage
September 10, 2026•2 min read
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Are Overhauling the Appraisal Form in November and Here Is What It Means
New appraisal form launches November. Kendra LaManna explains what changes for buyers and home values. ...more
Mortgage
July 30, 2026•2 min read
You May Be Able to Tap Your Home Equity Without Giving Up Your Low First Mortgage Rate Here Is How
Keep your low rate and access equity with a HELOC. Kendra LaManna explains how it works and who qualifies. ...more
Mortgage
July 24, 2026•2 min read
A Price Cut Does Not Mean a Bargain but Here Is How a Lender Uses It to Structure a Smarter Deal
Price cuts create leverage for smart deal structure. Kendra LaManna explains the full picture buyers miss. ...more
Mortgage
July 13, 2026•4 min read
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