Josh Catigano

Keep Your Mortgage File Fresh: Be Ready When Rates or the Right House Move

Josh Catigano

Published on: 02/10/2026

Learn how to keep your mortgage file fresh with updated documents, credit and pre-approval so you're ready when rates or the right home move.

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Why Does the Jobs Report Affect Mortgage Rates? What Homebuyers Should Watch Tomorrow

Josh Catigano

Published on: 01/10/2026

How does the jobs report affect mortgage rates? Learn why employment, inflation, Treasury yields and mortgage-backed securities matter—and what homebuyers should watch before tomorrow's jobs report.

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Why Did Mortgage Rates Go Up? Sometimes the Answer Isn't in the Headlines

Josh Catigano

Published on: 30/09/2026

Why did mortgage rates go up even when economic news was quiet? Learn what affects mortgage rates, how the 10-year Treasury and MBS fit in, and what homebuyers can control.

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Pre-Approved for a Mortgage? Here's What NOT to Do Before Closing

Josh Catigano

Published on: 28/09/2026

What should you avoid after mortgage pre-approval? Learn how new credit, car loans, job changes, large money transfers and missed payments can affect your home loan before closing.

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