Shanon Hayes

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Shanon@SMGmortgage.com

Shanon Hayes Senior Vice President

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9/11 A Day We Will Never Forget

9/11 A Day We Will Never Forget

"As we commemorate the ... anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks in New York, Shanksville, Pennsylvania, and at the Pentagon, it is a time for remembrance, resolve and renewal. We reverently recall those who were most directly aff

Sep 11, 2019 | Remember Never Forget

How Does the Stock Market Affect Mortgage Rates?

How Does the Stock Market Affect Mortgage Rates?

When there are dramatic swings in the stock market, you may wonder how mortgage interest rates will be affected. What is the relationship between mortgage rates and the stock prices? Do they move together or in opposite directions?  Stocks and Mortg

Sep 04, 2019 | Interest Rates

What is the CHOICERenovation Mortgage?

What is the CHOICERenovation Mortgage?

Freddie Mac has announced the creation of a new home renovation loan program called the CHOICERenovation Mortgage.  This product is replacing Freddie Mac’s previous Renovation Mortgage and is very similar to Fannie Mae’s HomeStyle Renovat

Aug 28, 2019 | Home Renovation Loans

How To Consolidate Debt with a Refinance Loan

How To Consolidate Debt with a Refinance Loan

Americans have a lot of debt. As of mid-2019, U.S. borrowers owed a total of $1.4 trillion in student loans and another $1.07 trillion in consumer credit card debt. And then of course there’s the $1.28 trillion in auto loan debt. Add in first and se

Aug 21, 2019 | Refinancing a Home Mortgage Advice

Should you Buy an Investment Property?

Should you Buy an Investment Property?

Real estate can be a very profitable source of investment. Property values generally rise over time, giving owners equity and rental income at the same time. Owning an investment property is not without risks and challenges though. There are several facto

Aug 14, 2019 |

How to Avoid Wire Fraud at Mortgage Closing

How to Avoid Wire Fraud at Mortgage Closing

You have found the perfect property and made it all the way through the home buying process. The only thing left to do is wire the down payment and closing costs to your mortgage lender. Right before you are supposed to wire the money, you get an email fr

Aug 07, 2019 | Mortgage Advice

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