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Everything You Need To Know About Mortgage Loan Servicing
You’ve submitted all your financial documents, completed your paperwork and secured your new home loan or refinance. Pop some champagne...

Michael Belfor
Jan 4, 20214 min read


Announcing the Return of 14-16 Day COE
Below is a recent example of how we work: On Tuesday, November 10, 2020, we ratified a contract with one of our buyers in El Sobrante,...

Michael Belfor
Dec 18, 20201 min read


There’s Still Much to Appreciate this Holiday Season
The 2020 holiday season will undoubtedly be one for the books. While the phrase “home for the holidays” may take on new meaning, there is...

Michael Belfor
Dec 17, 20204 min read


Surprising Factors that Influence Mortgage Interest Rates
Interest rates are one of the biggest factors that can influence your homebuying process. This little—or big—number can dictate how much...

Michael Belfor
Dec 9, 20204 min read


The Biggest VA Home Loan Myths—BUSTED!
The VA home loan program is an amazing benefit for our deserving active-duty service members, veterans, and surviving spouses of...

Michael Belfor
Dec 2, 20204 min read


The Real Scoop on Affordability
Home prices are appreciating, and they will continue to do so. So, does that mean they’re less affordable? The media mistakenly looks at...

Michael Belfor
Nov 25, 20201 min read


Loan Limits in 2021?
The question is there, are we going to get increased conforming loan limits in 2021? A quick video with some info below unpacks this as...

Michael Belfor
Nov 22, 20201 min read


How To Improve Your Credit Score
Some quick and easy tips unpacking how to improve credit with some basic and easy recommendations.

Michael Belfor
Nov 16, 20201 min read


How Your Military Service Can Help You Qualify for Affordable VA Loans
As an active-duty service member, veteran, or surviving spouse of a veteran, you’ve made your country proud and, now, we hope to do the...

Michael Belfor
Nov 11, 20203 min read


I Got Dressed Up For This
As we look towards the election, Grant and I unpack a few things to remember as it pertains to the political climate and housing as well...

Michael Belfor
Nov 3, 20201 min read


4 Reasons Why the Election Won’t Dampen the Housing Market
Tomorrow, Americans will decide our President for the next four years. That decision will have a major impact on many aspects of life in...

Michael Belfor
Nov 2, 20202 min read


Celebrating Halloween in 2020
Halloween, as well as our everyday lives, looks a bit different this year. We’re navigating through a pandemic and adapting at every...

Michael Belfor
Oct 26, 20203 min read


Differences Between a Second Home vs. an Investment Property
You have your primary residence, but you’re thinking about buying a second home. Congrats! Being in a position to purchase another...

Michael Belfor
Oct 19, 20203 min read


I Got Dressed Up For This
Grant Inaba of Compass and Mike Belfor of American Pacific Mortgage's weekly market chat about what we're seeing in the market.

Michael Belfor
Oct 15, 20201 min read


9 Home Offer Tips to Get Your Dream Home Under Contract
Identifying your dream home is an important step in the homebuying process – but you’ve still got to close the deal! Putting in an offer...

Michael Belfor
Oct 14, 20205 min read


A Homeowner’s Net Worth Is 40x Greater Than a Renter’s
One of the best ways to build your family’s financial future is through homeownership. Recent data from the Federal Reserve indicates the...

Michael Belfor
Oct 8, 20202 min read


What To Do If Your Home Is Burned or Destroyed By Wildfires
If you or your loved ones have been affected by a wildfire, our hearts go out to you. In this time of hardship and loss, we at American...

Michael Belfor
Oct 2, 20203 min read


Where Are Home Values Headed Over the Next 12 Months
As shelter-in-place orders were implemented earlier this year, many questioned what the shutdown would mean to the real estate market....

Michael Belfor
Sep 29, 20202 min read


The Fed's Confusing Message
You may have recently heard that the Fed announced that they think the Fed Funds Rate will remain at zero through at least 2023.
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Michael Belfor
Sep 23, 20201 min read



Michael Belfor
Sep 22, 20200 min read
Content by The Belfor Team, Mortgage Lender California
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