The NateLoans Blog

Mortgage Tips, Rate Updates
& Homebuying Insights

Straight talk on mortgages from a loan officer who's done it for 10+ years.

Mortgage Tips Homebuying Strategy First-Time Homebuyers Affordability

How Much House Can I Afford in 2026?

This is the number one question every homebuyer asks.

April 13, 2026

Mortgage Tips Homebuying Strategy First-Time Homebuyers FHA Loans Conventional Loans

A lot of buyers assume FHA is a first-time homebuyer program.

April 12, 2026

Mortgage Tips Housing Market Homebuying Strategy Interest Rates

Rates moved again this week, and that’s usually when the same questions start coming up.

April 10, 2026

Pre-Approval Mortgage Tips First-Time Homebuyers

This is one of the most common questions we get: how many pay stubs do you need for a mortgage?

April 7, 2026

Pre-Approval Mortgage Tips Self-Employed / 1099 Income Mortgage Approval

If you recently switched to 1099 income, you’ve probably heard this already:

April 6, 2026

Mortgage Tips Housing Market First-Time Homebuyers market update

If you’ve been watching mortgage rates lately, you’ve probably noticed they haven’t been stable.

April 5, 2026

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