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The CrossCountry Mortgage team recently sat down with Chris Bennett, principal of mortgage hedge advisory firm Vice Capital Markets, for his expert insights on the state of the market and what to expect in 2023.

This article will explore everything you need to know about jumbo loans including what is a jumbo loan, jumbo loan requirements, and how do jumbo loans work to help you understand whether a jumbo loan is the right option for you.

As home values have skyrocketed, thousands of homeowners have tapped into their home’s equity to pay off debt, fund a remodel, or pursue other financial goals. To help bring you up to speed, we’ll be discussing how you can calculate equity, what percentage of equity you can borrow from your house, and how you can increase your total equity.

The federal student loan freeze has been pushed back until June 2023, which may give you some time to explore ways to repay your student loans and save money. Find out if refinancing your student loans with your home equity is the right move for you.

You will need a credit score of minimum 620 to buy a house or get a mortgage, but some loans like an FHA accept even credit scores of 500. Learn more.