Marin County Mortgage & Market Update — Monday, August 17, 2026
Good morning, Marin. The market’s been a bit jumpy this week—geopolitical tensions, Treasury yields climbing, and mortgage rates hovering in that 6.6% range. If you’re thinking about buying or refinancing, now’s the time to tune out the noise and...No Closing Cost Mortgage in California: How It Works and When It Makes Sense
Closing costs in California typically run 2%–5% of the loan amount — on a $750,000 purchase, that’s $15,000–$37,500 out of pocket before you even get your keys. A no closing cost mortgage eliminates that upfront cash requirement. But nothing is truly free in...Why Most Lenders Won’t Do a 3/2/1 Jumbo Buydown — And We Will
You’ve heard about 3/2/1 buydowns and interest-only options — but if you’re looking at a jumbo loan over $1.2M, you may have been told these programs don’t exist. Here’s the real story. Why Jumbo Buydowns Are Harder to Find Most jumbo loans are...CalVet Home Loan 2026: California’s Veteran Mortgage Program Explained
California veterans have access to one of the best mortgage programs in the country — the CalVet Home Loan. Run by the California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet), this program offers below-market interest rates, no private mortgage insurance, and built-in...
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