🏦 Mortgage Underwriting Secrets: What Lenders Look For & How to Prepare 🔑

Bill Rapp - Commercial & Residential Mortgage Broker

Published on: 22/09/2025

🏦 What Underwriters Look for (And How to Prepare) When applying for a mortgage, your file will eventually land on the desk of a loan underwriter. Think of underwriting as the final exam before your loan is approved—the underwriter’s job is to verify all the details and decide if you’re a safe bet for the lender.

Bill Rapp, Commercial Mortgage Broker

💰 How Much House Can You Afford in 2025? 🏠 Mortgage Breakdown for Every Budget

Bill Rapp - Commercial & Residential Mortgage Broker

Published on: 14/06/2025

💰 How Much Home Can You REALLY Afford? When you're shopping for a home, one of the first questions is: "How much house can I afford?" Spoiler alert—it’s not just about your income. Online calculators can mislead buyers by skipping over key variables like debt load, credit score, and loan type. Here’s a clearer way to understand your true buying power—with examples.

Bill Rapp, Commercial Mortgage Broker