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🚨Weekly Mortgage Rates Update🚨Happy Wednesday, Kenosha and Racine! 👋 Thinking about buying a home but wondering where in...
09/23/2026

🚨Weekly Mortgage Rates Update🚨
Happy Wednesday, Kenosha and Racine! 👋 Thinking about buying a home but wondering where interest rates stand right now?
We've got you covered.
Here is a quick snapshot of our weekly loan rates for our valued clients as of today, 9/15/2026:
🔹 Conventional (5% Down):
7.125% Rate | 7.483% APR
🔹 FHA (3.5% Down):
6.75% Rate | 7.611% APR
🔹 VA (0% Down):
6.75% Rate | 6.858% APR

Bhavani Abe - Realtor™️-262-308-6379-
Real Broker

🚨Weekly Mortgage Rates Update🚨Happy Tuesday, Kenosha and Racine! 👋 Thinking about buying a home but wondering where inte...
09/15/2026

🚨Weekly Mortgage Rates Update🚨
Happy Tuesday, Kenosha and Racine! 👋 Thinking about buying a home but wondering where interest rates stand right now?
We've got you covered.
Here is a quick snapshot of our weekly loan rates for our valued clients as of today, 9/15/2026:
🔹 Conventional (5% Down):
7.125% Rate | 7.482% APR
🔹 FHA (3.5% Down):
6.75% Rate | 7.576% APR
🔹 VA (0% Down):
6.75% Rate | 6.839% APR

Bhavani Abe - Realtor™️-262-308-6379-
Real Broker

Big Changes Coming to FHA Mortgage Credit Scores - Rollout of Vantage Score 4.0I’ve been following this since May of 202...
09/15/2026

Big Changes Coming to FHA Mortgage Credit Scores - Rollout of Vantage Score 4.0

I’ve been following this since May of 2025! Vantage Score 4.0 is a separate credit score that is calculated differently from the Traditional FICO score.

The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) has officially announced an implementation date of January 1, 2027, to introduce modern credit score models for FHA-insured home loans.

What this means for you:

Starting January 1, 2027, FHA-approved lenders will begin using VantageScore 4.0 and FICO Score 10T alongside the traditional Classic FICO score.

Fairer Financial Picture: These newer models incorporate alternative data—such as rent payment history—to offer a more comprehensive and accurate look at a buyer's credit health.

Get Ready Now: While standard requirements remain business-as-usual for the rest of this year, lenders and industry partners are actively preparing their systems for the January rollout.

Read the official policy details directly on the .gov website link in the comments.

Curious how this will impact your future home buying plans? Let's chat!

Bhavani Abe - 262-308-6379- Real Estate Agent - REAL BROKER

Disclaimer: This post is for informational & educational purposes only. It does not constitute financial, legal, or mortgage advice.

09/11/2026

Bhavani Abe - Realtor™️ - Real Broker

🏠 Market Update: Weekly Loan Rates for September 9, 2026Thinking about making a move? Staying informed on the latest rat...
09/09/2026

🏠 Market Update: Weekly Loan Rates for September 9, 2026
Thinking about making a move?
Staying informed on the latest rates is the first step toward your new front door.

📈 Weekly Market Update: August 25, 2026📉 Current Mortgage Rates & APRs:*Conventional (5% Down):** 6.624% | APR: 6.985%*F...
08/25/2026

📈 Weekly Market Update: August 25, 2026

📉 Current Mortgage Rates & APRs:
*Conventional (5% Down):** 6.624% | APR: 6.985%
*FHA Loan (3.5% Down):** 6.25% | APR: 7.097%
*VA Loan (0% Down):** 6.375% | APR: 6.462%

*(Note: Scenarios are based on a 760 credit score for a primary residence with the minimum down payment indicated.)*

📚 Key Terminology: Interest Rate vs. APR

When reviewing loan estimates, buyers often see two distinct percentage figures. Understanding the difference between these metrics is essential for evaluating total borrowing costs:

* **Interest Rate:** The fixed annual percentage charged by a lender on the principal loan amount. This rate is strictly used to calculate the ongoing monthly principal and interest payment.
* **Annual Percentage Rate (APR):** A comprehensive measurement that reflects the total annual cost of financing. APR incorporates the base interest rate alongside associated upfront and recurring financing expenses—including loan origination fees, closing costs, discount points, and mandatory mortgage insurance.

Because APR accounts for additional financing expenses beyond the base interest charge, it serves as the standard benchmark for comparing the overall cost across different loan products.

> ⚠️ **DISCLAIMER:** *All information is on an individual basis and serves as a generalization. Any additional details serve as educational guidance and should be further explained by a licensed professional. All loan scenarios are subject to credit and property approval.
Please see the attached flyer for full licensing, disclosures, and specific rate assumptions.*

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Ready to explore your financing options or see how these rate structures align with your local property search?
Reach out anytime!

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Bhavani Abe
Realtor Southeastern Wisconsin
Real Broker LLC
📧 [email protected]
📞 262-308-6379

📊🏠Weekly Loan Rates UpdateRates as of 8/18/2026 Conventional (5% Down): 6.624% Rate | 6.993% APR FHA Loan (3.5% Down): 6...
08/20/2026

📊🏠Weekly Loan Rates Update
Rates as of 8/18/2026
Conventional (5% Down):
6.624% Rate | 6.993% APR
FHA Loan (3.5% Down):
6.375% Rate | 7.193% APR
VA Loan (0% Down):
6.375% Rate | 6.462% APR
Rates and APRs are subject to change without notice. All scenarios based on a 760 credit score

For all you Analytical types out there! I will be launching a new report! 📈 Weekly Market Update (July 2026):This weeks ...
08/11/2026

For all you Analytical types out there! I will be launching a new report!

📈 Weekly Market Update (July 2026):
This weeks focus: KENOSHA COUNTY!
(Single Family + Condo/Townhouse/Apt.):

Market Type: Strong Seller's Market
Months of Inventory: 0.81 Months (Up 14.08% MoM)
Sold to List Price %: 100.4% (Down 0.69% MoM)
Median Days in RPR: 15 Days (Up 275% MoM)
Median Sold Price: $377,500 (Up 4.86% MoM)

Kenosha County remains a firm seller's market, with homes continuing to fetch over 100% of their listing price on average and median sold prices climbing to $377,500. While inventory and days on market have edged up slightly compared to last month, supply under 1 month keeps competition strong!

Each week will be a different county! So follow and get all the local information on the housing market! 🥳 You won’t regret it - especially if you are a new home buyer or thinking about buying!

📉 Current Rates & APRs (as of 8/11/2026): Conventional 5% Down): 6.625%|APR: 6.997%FHA Loan (3.5% Down): 6.375% | APR: 7...
08/11/2026

📉 Current Rates & APRs (as of 8/11/2026):

Conventional 5% Down): 6.625%|APR: 6.997%
FHA Loan (3.5% Down): 6.375% | APR: 7.195%
VA Loan (0% Down): 6.375% | APR: 6.468%

(Note: Scenarios are based on a 760 credit score for a primary residence with the minimum down payment indicated.)

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