In this episode: * 📉 **Mortgage Market Update** – What's causing recent rate movement? Learn how Moody’s U.S. credit downgrade has affected the 10-year Treasury yield and mortgage rates, now pushing past 7%. * ✅ **Pre-Approval vs. Pre-Qualification** – Understand the crucial difference between the two, when to choose each, and how they impact your homebuying power. * 🐶 **Special Guest Appearance** – Meet Gracie, Adam’s son's service dog, making her debut in the office!

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📢 In this episode, Adam Rose, Vice President and Senior Loan Officer at Western Ohio Mortgage, shares key updates from the Ohio Mortgage Bankers Association—including his recent induction as OMBA President—and what it means for Ohio’s housing future.

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In this episode, Adam covers a major upcoming USDA income rule change that could expand homebuyer eligibility, gives a quick market and rate update, and previews what’s ahead at the Ohio Mortgage Bankers Convention—including exciting AI innovations in the mortgage industry.

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✅ Recap from NAC in D.C. and meetings with Congress & Senate 🏛️ Policy advocacy updates on: Veterans Assistance Servicing Purchase Program (VASP) Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act (a.k.a. ending trigger leads) 📉 Market volatility and interest rate movement 🏡 Highlights from the Affordable Housing Summit in Columbus 📍 Announcement: 2025 Summit coming to Dayton! 🔊 Why membership in mortgage associations matters (MBA, OMBA, etc.)

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⚠️ **Heads up for non-permanent residents** — FHA and USDA loans will now require lawful permanent residency (green card holders). Conventional (Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac) hasn’t followed suit *yet*, but it’s likely coming. 📆 If you're currently shopping and relying on FHA, **May 24th** is your deadline to be under contract and secure a case number before the change fully kicks in.

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In this episode of The Mortgage Guy Podcast, we welcome back Aaron Barker, a professional sales and leadership coach at Southwestern Coaching. Aaron brings a unique approach to coaching, helping professionals redefine their mindset, regain motivation, and achieve both success and work-life balance. 🔹 What We Cover: ✅ How shifting your mindset can change your career & personal life ✅ The difference between a calendar vs. schedule—and why it matters ✅ How to create aligned goals that truly move you forward ✅ Measuring work-life balance & success beyond numbers ✅ Why vision & purpose should be the foundation of your business

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In this episode of The Mortgage Guy Podcast, we’re covering: 📉 Mortgage rate updates – What’s driving recent changes? 🏛️ Legislative updates – Highlights from Ohio’s Capitol & upcoming Homebuyer Summit. 💰 Tariffs & inflation – How will they impact housing affordability? 📊 Treasury bonds & national debt – Why do they matter for mortgage rates?

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The housing supply crisis, rising property taxes, and hedge fund real estate investments are major concerns for homebuyers, sellers, and real estate professionals. In this episode of The Mortgage Guy Podcast, I break down what’s happening behind the scenes after meeting with legislators at the Ohio Mortgage Bankers Association’s Day at the Capitol.

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