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The 10 Most Googled Mortgage Questions in 2026, Answered by a Loan Officer
February 22, 2026Mortgage Guides
The 10 Most Googled Mortgage Questions in 2026, Answered by a Loan Officer
What is the easiest house loan to get approved for? What salary do you need for a $400,000 mortgage? A Colorado loan officer answers the most common mortgage questions people search on Google.
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How Much House Can I Afford? The Complete Income and Salary Guide for 2026
February 22, 2026Mortgage Guides
How Much House Can I Afford? The Complete Income and Salary Guide for 2026
What salary do you need for a $300K, $400K, or $500K house? We break down exactly how much home you can afford at every income level with real numbers and Colorado-specific data.
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Mortgage Rates Just Hit a 3-Year Low — What It Means for Colorado Buyers
February 20, 2026Market Trends
Mortgage Rates Just Hit a 3-Year Low — What It Means for Colorado Buyers
The 30-year fixed mortgage rate just dropped below 6% for the first time since 2022. Here's what's driving the decline and how Colorado buyers can take advantage before the spring market heats up.
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The 10 Most Googled Mortgage Questions in 2026, Answered by a Loan Officer
February 22, 2026
12 min read
Mortgage Guides
The 10 Most Googled Mortgage Questions in 2026, Answered by a Loan Officer
What is the easiest house loan to get approved for? What salary do you need for a $400,000 mortgage? A Colorado loan officer answers the most common mortgage questions people search on Google.
Andrew McBryan
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How Much House Can I Afford? The Complete Income and Salary Guide for 2026
February 22, 2026
10 min read
Mortgage Guides
How Much House Can I Afford? The Complete Income and Salary Guide for 2026
What salary do you need for a $300K, $400K, or $500K house? We break down exactly how much home you can afford at every income level with real numbers and Colorado-specific data.
Andrew McBryan
Read More
Mortgage Rates Just Hit a 3-Year Low — What It Means for Colorado Buyers
February 20, 2026
5 min read
Market Trends
Mortgage Rates Just Hit a 3-Year Low — What It Means for Colorado Buyers
The 30-year fixed mortgage rate just dropped below 6% for the first time since 2022. Here's what's driving the decline and how Colorado buyers can take advantage before the spring market heats up.
Andrew McBryan
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Agents: Your Lender Is Either Winning You Deals or Losing Them. Here's How to Tell.
February 19, 2026
6 min read
Tips & Guides
Agents: Your Lender Is Either Winning You Deals or Losing Them. Here's How to Tell.
The lender you recommend to clients directly impacts your close rate, your reputation, and your referral pipeline. Here's what top-producing Colorado agents look for in a lending partner — and why it matters more than ever in 2026.
Andrew McBryan
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Colorado Housing Market 2026: More Inventory, Better Deals, and What Buyers Need to Know
February 18, 2026
7 min read
Market Trends
Colorado Housing Market 2026: More Inventory, Better Deals, and What Buyers Need to Know
Colorado's housing market is finally shifting in buyers' favor. Rising inventory, slower price growth, and easing rates are creating the most balanced market since 2019. Here's the full breakdown.
Andrew McBryan
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2026 FHA Loan Limits Just Increased — Here's What Colorado Buyers Need to Know
February 15, 2026
5 min read
Mortgage Guides
2026 FHA Loan Limits Just Increased — Here's What Colorado Buyers Need to Know
HUD raised FHA loan limits for 2026 to $541,287 in standard areas and up to $1,249,125 in high-cost counties. Here's how the new limits affect your buying power in Colorado.
Andrew McBryan
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