I have been with NEXA Mortgage LLC going on 2 years as of February 24th. NEXA MORTGAGE is hands down the best mortgage company I have worked for in the mortgage industry. No other company comes close. NEXA MORTGAGE LLC has the states, lowest rates, and the products. No other mortgage company comes close. Tge reason why NEXA Mortgage is the best of the best is because of its founder and CEO, CEO Mike Kortas. Since the day I started working with NEXA, CEO Mike Kortas has never told me what to do, how to do things, or flex his muscles to show he is the boss. A man who is humble, honest, transparent, and is always supportive and backe you up on anything you want to do to further your career. A true leader who is loved and respected by all and gives you the key to succeed. A man who if you are loyal to him with give you ten fold back. CEO Mike is available seven days a week and have never not returned a call or text when you try to get a hold of him. We are all proud of CEO Mike Kortas for him being him. A true legend and Godsend.

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Here’s the second day of me working with Chase my one year old German Shepherd puppy. Walked around the pond three times around. Teaching Chase how to walk on a leash. He’s kinda of not domesticated and needs a lot of work.

I am first going to leash training Chase then I will training him off leash train him. Tge sit, down, stay, and heel.

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Many loan officers are often curious about working for an FDIC Bank as a loan officer versus a state licensed mortgage company

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Here’s videos of Chase. Started leash training Chase the one year old German Shepherd puppy. Walked three tines around the pond. Did so so and he tried pulling time to time. Did not yell at him or try to train him. First day so I let him get used to the house and walking path. Will try to walk him daily for a week before I start leash training him. I want to train him to walk off leash, come when he is called, and not run after squirrels or leave the area where he can not be by me. I will post our progress as time pass. Chase still thinks he is a 4 month old German Shepherd puppy and is clueless on everything. Everything is a game to him. Chase is a good natured dog and doesn’t have a mean bone and needs to start learning how to behave and get some manners. I purchased Chase in September and he has two different types of worms 🪱. One type was a intestinal worm that took 4 months to treat and he needed to be separated from our other dogs because the poop was contagious. Now he’s all healed and showtime so time for one on one training. Chase loves toys especially squeaky balls. I want to train him how to fetch and go on car rides. Once Chase is fully trained, I like to get another German shepherd puppy

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Here’s a story about how a Duluth Minnesota police officer stopped a vehicle driven by a male who had a child not in a car seat. The father told the police officer he did not have the money to buy a car seat. Instead of citing the driver, the police officer told the driver to follow him to Wal-Mart. The rest is history. Watch the video

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German Shepherd Puppies are the all around best dog for you and your family. My first German Shepherd puppy was a female pure bred German Shepherd puppy named Jeannie when my father purchased it for me after my first semester of my freshman year in high school. Amazing best friend who was always there for me and became my buddy, best friend, and was always there for me. She didn’t need to get trained. Learned everything herself and communicated beyond belief

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Chase will be one year old come January 25th, 2024.

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Here is a video clip of Chase enjoying playing with Stella in the snow. This is the German Shepherd puppy’s first major snow storm since he was born in January 25th, 2023. I adopted Chase four month ago and he had a rough time since he became 💔 a member of our family because he couldn’t play with our other dogs because he had two different types of worms, one which was an intestinal damaging worm that could have taken up to a year to heal. With a negative worm test last week, he has a lot of catching up to do being a playful puppy. Will post more videos

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Congratulations on another nice five-star customer review for Alex Carlucci of NEXA Mortgage, LLC dba Gustan Cho Associates. Alex Carlucci always goes above and beyond for his borrowers and everyone becomes Alex’s life long friend.

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10-Year Treasuries fell slightly to 3.92% which has been hovering between 3.72 to 4.15 the past four weeks fluctiating mortgage rates and relieving the fear rates may go higher for consumers, realtors, and loan officers. 30-year fixed rate mortgages trading down -0.29 putting rates at 6.49%. 15-year fixed-rate mortgages dropped -0.013 placing 15-year fixed-rate mortgage rates at 5.90% for prime borrowers. 5/1 ARM fell 0.67 pricing mortgage rates at 5.90%. Housing inventory remains tight and inventory lags with the demand for homes nationwide. Part of the imbalance of falling rates, high inflation, skyrocketing home prices, and a weak unpredictable economy with questionable validity on numbers and data released is a large percentage of homeowners who purchased homes two to four years ago have locked in mortgage rates around 3.0% and at the same time home prices have gone up an average of 50% over a period of three years, many homeowners do not want to sell and intend in staying put. If the circumstances were different, so will the homeowners agenda and may consider selling the current home or keeping the current home as a rental and purchase a new home whether upgrading or downsizing. Mortgage rates increased more than double of what it was just two years ago. The sudden interest rate jump to 8% have Americans with the mentality of not being able to justify investing in a new home for their primary home as well as investment homes. Many first-time home buyers who were qualfied and pre-approved around mid 2020 through the coronavirus outbreak in February 2021 who decided to wait because they were under the impression of a housing market correction and mortgage rates plummeting from 3.625% found it disappointing and disheartening that home prices have gone by 20% to 50% or more depending on the area and state and mortgage rates skyrocketing past 8.0%. Many homebuyers are now priced out of the market due to the sudden massive spike in housing prices. The monthly housing payment would have gone up from 50% to 100% where they can no longer afford with their wages. Wages have not kept up with inflation and high cost of goods and services. Americans still feel betrayed by the media and politicians at all level of government due to the deception, lies, truth being not told, fake news, political divide, and economic uncertainty in the nation. The country is maliciously divided by political party and the ideology globalists and extreme liberals are putting out is enough to make the American people not trust anything they hear until it has been fact checked and confirmed by reliable sources. Deaths from people who took the coronavirus vaccine and its boosters is increasing. More younger Americans in good health and shape are dying in their sleep due to blood clots or are getting diagnosed with fatal cancel losing their life prematurely. Many believe it is due to the coronavirus vaccine. The coronavirus vaccine has been cause of these premature deaths or illnesses of healthy individuals and many from all levels of society and profession swear the coronavirus vaccine has been engineered, created, and promoted to be the death tool and the solution to depopulate the world.

I have never purchased mortgage leads since I started the mortgage business. Are there any good mortgage lead companies?

THIS Message is for Mr. Mike Neill. Can GCA Oakbrook Terrace get loan officers from AXEN do third party processing? Mr. Bill Burger-King said we could. Can we explore that possibility.

Mortgage Rates Today: January 10, 2024— 30-year fixed mortgage rates are steady. 15-Year Mortgage Rates Increase. Today, the current average mortgage rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage is 7.35% compare to last week when the mortgage rate was 7.29% while the average rate on a 15-year mortgage is 6.49%. The annual percentage rate (APR) on a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage is 7.24%. The APR was 7.22% last week. APR is the all-in cost of your mortgage loan. On a 30-year jumbo mortgage, the average rate is 7.20% @ source bank rate. With today’s interest rate of 7.35%, a 30-year fixed mortgage of $100,000 costs approximately $689 per month in principal and interest (taxes and fees not included), the GCA Best Mortgage Calculator shows. Borrowers will pay about $148,054 in total interest over the life of the loan.

The average interest rate on a 15-year mortgage (fixed-rate) is 6.49% compared to last week, the 15-year fixed-rate mortgage rate was at 6.35%.

The APR on a 15-year fixed is 6.43% compared to 6.30% this time last week. At today’s interest rate of 6.49%, a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage would cost an estimated $870 per month in principal and interest per $100,000. You would pay around $56,681 in total interest over the life of the loan.

Mortgage interest rates are determined by a complex interplay of various economic, financial, and individual factors. Here are some of the key factors that influence mortgage interest rates:

Economic Conditions: The overall health of the economy plays a significant role. When the economy is strong, with low unemployment and robust economic growth, interest rates tend to rise. Conversely, during economic downturns or recessions, rates tend to fall as central banks may lower their policy rates to stimulate borrowing and spending.

Central Bank Policies: Central banks, such as the Federal Reserve in the United States, set short-term interest rates through their monetary policy. Changes in these rates can have a cascading effect on longer-term interest rates, including mortgage rates.

Inflation: Inflation erodes the purchasing power of money over time. Lenders typically require higher interest rates to compensate for the expected loss in value of the dollars they will be repaid in. Therefore, when inflation expectations rise, mortgage rates tend to go up.

Supply and Demand: The supply and demand for mortgage loans in the secondary market can affect rates. When there’s high demand for mortgages and a limited supply of funds, rates may rise. Conversely, when there’s less demand or more supply, rates may fall.

Creditworthiness: Your personal credit score and credit history influence the interest rate you’ll be offered. Borrowers with higher credit scores and better credit histories are typically offered lower interest rates because they are considered less risky.

Loan Term: The term of the mortgage (e.g., 15 years, 30 years) can also impact the interest rate. Shorter-term loans often come with lower interest rates than longer-term loans because they pose less risk to lenders.

Down Payment: A larger down payment can often lead to a lower interest rate. Lenders may view borrowers who make a substantial down payment as less risky.

Type of Mortgage: Different types of mortgages, such as fixed-rate and adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs), have different interest rate structures. ARMs typically start with lower initial rates but can adjust over time, while fixed-rate mortgages maintain the same rate for the entire loan term.

Market Conditions: Mortgage rates can be influenced by market sentiment, investor demand for mortgage-backed securities, and geopolitical events. These factors can lead to short-term fluctuations in rates.

Regulatory Environment: Government policies and regulations can impact mortgage rates. For example, government programs and incentives can make certain types of mortgages more attractive to lenders and borrowers.

It’s important to note that these factors can change over time and can interact in complex ways. Mortgage rates are also influenced by a wide range of regional and local factors, making it essential for borrowers to shop around and compare offers from different lenders to find the best mortgage rate available to them based on their unique financial circumstances.

What determines APR? APR stands for “Annual Percentage Rate.” It is a financial term used to express the true cost of borrowing or the annualized cost of a financial product, such as a loan, credit card, or mortgage. The APR includes not only the interest rate on the borrowed funds but also any additional fees, points, or other costs associated with obtaining the loan or credit.

The APR provides borrowers with a more comprehensive understanding of the total cost of borrowing, making it easier to compare different loan or credit offers from various lenders. Lenders are typically required to disclose the APR to borrowers to ensure transparency in lending practices and help consumers make informed financial decisions.

It’s important to note that the APR is expressed as a percentage, and a lower APR generally indicates a more favorable loan or credit offer because it represents a lower overall cost of borrowing. However, it’s essential to consider other factors, such as loan terms, repayment schedules, and your specific financial situation, when evaluating loan or credit options. Demand for mortgage loans is down despite lower mortgage rates.

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The CPI numbers were released this morning higher than expected. TThe Consumer Price Index (CPI) is a measure of the average change over time in the prices paid by urban consumers for a market basket of consumer goods and services. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is a measure of the average change over time in the prices paid by urban consumers for a market basket of consumer goods and services. The consumer price index numbers released this morning show the CPI increased 0.3% in December and 3.4% from a year ago. What this means is the CPI was higher by 0.30% than one year ago. Excluding volatile food and energy prices, the CPI rose 0.3% for the month and 3.9% from a year ago, compared with respective estimates of 0.3% and 3.8%.

Mortgage rates was not affected by the release of the CPI numbers.

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Here are the best updated numbers for everything Mortgage Statictics including the number of loan officers as of January 2024. A lot of Mortgage Companies, even companies who we worked for are no longer in business. For example, Loan Cabin, Inc. Is completely closed and two states California and Texas revoked their NMLS full eagle Mortgage Lender and Mortgage Broker licenses. Here is the statistics for mortgage industry

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Like to welcome my Tim Cho of Cho Time Fitness to GCA FORUMS. Tim is my son and has been a champion wrestler in high school, and is a former professional mixed martial arts fighter. Time is also a drill sergeant in the United States Army reserves and does personal training, and coaches groups like local police departments and other agencies in defensive tactics. Tim is going to launch and run the eGym and Nutrion subforum under the HEALTH, WELLNESS, AND FITNESS FORUM here and will answer any questions viewers have about setting up a work out regiment, defensive tactics, and nutrition. His company, Cho Time Fitness is a one on one personal training curriculum. He is taking a working business model and plans on expanding his successful work out coaching program to those who want to be in the best health through regular exercise, and proper eating.

Doctors suggest to exercise for diabetics but many people have a busy schedule. Is there a sucessful workout regiment for diabetics with a heavy work schedule. Many people who are tied to computers and remote workers have a busy schedule they do not have the opportunity to execise. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Updating old content that got penalized with the latest Google Algorithm UPDATE in September 2023 has helped rankings. Ravinder Sharma, our digital marketing and SEO director has been monitoring our websites after the 2023 latest Google Algorithm changes and found that blogs that have been updated and refreshed has increased in rankings on all search engines. I will have Ravinder post more on this topic.

Fix-and-flip real estate loans are a type of financing used by real estate investors to purchase distressed or undervalued properties, renovate them, and then sell them for a profit. These loans are specifically designed for short-term investment projects and are commonly used in the real estate industry. Here’s how they work:

1. Property Acquisition: Investors identify properties that are in need of renovation or improvement and are typically priced below market value. They then apply for a fix-and-flip loan to purchase the property.

2. Loan Approval: Lenders review the investor’s creditworthiness, the property’s potential value after renovation, and the investor’s business plan for the project. If approved, the lender provides the funds needed to purchase the property.

3. Renovation: Once the property is acquired, the investor uses the loan proceeds to fund the renovation or rehabilitation of the property. This can include repairs, upgrades, and improvements to increase the property’s value.

4. Sale: After the renovations are complete, the investor lists the property for sale on the real estate market. The goal is to sell the property quickly and at a higher price than the initial purchase price and renovation costs.

5. Repayment: Once the property is sold, the investor repays the fix-and-flip loan, including interest and fees, to the lender. The remaining proceeds from the sale are typically the investor’s profit.

Key characteristics of fix-and-flip loans:

1. Short-Term: Fix-and-flip loans are typically short-term loans, with loan terms ranging from a few months to a few years. They are not intended for long-term property ownership.

2. Higher Interest Rates: These loans often come with higher interest rates compared to traditional mortgage loans. Lenders charge higher rates because of the short-term nature and higher risk associated with fix-and-flip projects.

3. Quick Approval: Fix-and-flip loans are designed for fast approval and funding, allowing investors to move quickly when opportunities arise.

4. Asset-Based: Lenders primarily assess the value of the property and the potential for profit when approving fix-and-flip loans, rather than focusing solely on the borrower’s creditworthiness.

5. Potential for High Returns: Successful fix-and-flip projects can generate significant profits for investors, but there are also risks involved, such as market fluctuations, construction delays, and unexpected costs.

It’s important for real estate investors to carefully plan their fix-and-flip projects, conduct thorough market research, and have a realistic budget in order to maximize their chances of success. Additionally, working with experienced lenders and real estate professionals can be beneficial when pursuing fix-and-flip opportunities.

There will be many positive changes to the GCA Forums. We have created and launched Great Content Authority (GCA) Forums to be a one stop non-spammed online community that has everything to do with everyday needs, goals, and access to homeownership, real estate investment, furthering one’s career, answers to any and all questions you may have. We are in the process of vetting out experts in their field to become mderators. You will see positive changes and useful resources that most people may ask daily and go to various different sources for answers. Our goal is to create a one-stop shop resource center mainly centered on real estate and mortgages but everything else. So instead of looking at dozens of different sources, our goal is for you to come to our online community first and then branch out. No hate content, hateful politics and religion, or Fake News that will offend anyone. Only humor is allowed. If you have a product or service that will benefit our community and the public, you can address it on this forum. We will not ban you from advertising useful specialty product that is a benefit to all of us. Thank you all

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