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  • Why Today’s Mortgage Rates Aren’t as High as You Might Think

    Why Today’s Mortgage Rates Aren’t as High as You Might Think

    If you’ve been keeping an eye on the housing market lately, it’s easy to feel a bit of “rate shock.” After the record-breaking lows we saw just a few years ago, seeing numbers hovering around 6% can feel like a steep mountain to climb. At Perry Johnson Mortgage Company, we hear it every day: “Rates…

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  • Why Work With a Mortgage Broker Instead of a Mortgage Company?

    Why Work With a Mortgage Broker Instead of a Mortgage Company?

    Securing financing is one of the most consequential decisions in the homebuying process. Yet most buyers spend considerably more time selecting a property than evaluating who will structure their loan. That oversight can cost thousands of dollars over the life of a mortgage. When it comes to obtaining financing, many buyers default to a familiar…

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  • Perry Johnson Mortgage Podcast Episode 1

    Episode 1 Summary: Are Interest Rates Really “Stratospherically High?” Main takeaway: Today’s rates are historically normal, but many people are comparing them to an abnormal period. When Does Refinancing Make Sense? Perry outlines three main reasons to refinance: He emphasizes that the biggest mistake people make is waiting too long to refinance, especially when carrying…

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