Brandon's Home Loans - SWBC Mortgage

09/29/2026

Questions about the homebuying process? We’ve got you covered! 🔑🏡

Our House Hunting to Keys Blog provides helpful tips and insight on your homebuying journey -> swbc.me/hunting-to-keys 🔗

Ready to learn more about your options? Let’s connect and take one step closer to your journey home!

Starting the homebuying process is exciting, emotional, and occasionally twinged by anxiety. One minute you’re casually browsing listings, the next you’re imagining if your couch will fit and debating paint colors for a bedroom you do not yet own. But with the right team and a little preparation...

09/28/2026

The mortgage industry is moving to a modernized appraisal format designed to make reports easier to understand and more data-driven.

With the updated reports, appraisers will connect their comments directly to specific property data, creating:

✔️ More transparency
✔️ Improved consistency
✔️ Stronger support for value conclusions
✔️ Easier-to-follow reports for industry professionals

As the November 2, 2026 implementation date approaches, we're committed to helping our partners stay informed every step of the way.

09/28/2026

Industry-wide appraisal changes are coming!

Beginning November 2, 2026, a new appraisal format will be required for conventional loans sold to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. 🏡

What does that mean?
- More detailed property data
- Greater transparency in appraisal reports
- Clearer connections between property features and value conclusions
- A more consistent appraisal process across the industry

Questions about this change? I'm here to help!

09/27/2026

You know foods with sugar and caffeine can keep you up, but adding foods like fish, nuts and vegetables can help get you to sleep, too, experts say.

09/20/2026

Feeling ready to own a home? Our team is here to guide you every step of the way and make your homeownership goals come true! Check out our “Ultimate Guide to Your First Home” eBook below – a resource available to you at any time.

👉 https://swbc.me/YourFirstHome

09/19/2026

A house becomes a home through the moments, memories, and reflections that happen inside it.

Take a break from notifications and spend a few quiet minutes journaling. Home is the perfect place to slow down and put pen to paper 🏡

09/18/2026

Have a client dreaming of a second home?

The right financing strategy can help turn that dream into an opportunity.

I’m here to help you and your clients explore financing options and find a path that fits their goals. Reach out today to partner up!

09/17/2026

Before you fall in love with a house, it’s important to understand the numbers that help determine what you can comfortably afford.

Income, debt, down payment, monthly housing costs and upfront expenses can all play a role in determining what home may be right for you.

Want to get a better idea of your buying power? Get pre-approved and shop with confidence! Swbcmortgage.com/find-a-pro

09/16/2026

Do you love your space, but are ready for a change? Our eBook, Plan. Budget. Refresh: Your Home Renovation Guide helps you take one step closer to making your dream upgrades! Let’s make it happen!

👉 https://swbc.me/RenovationGuide

Buying a move-in-ready home isn’t the only path to homeownership. With a renovation loan, you can purchase or refinance a property and roll the cost of improvements into one convenient loan. That means you can consider homes that need a little TLC and transform them into your dream home, without j...

09/15/2026

There's something special about stepping away from technology and getting your hands in the soil.

Caring for something you've grown can bring a sense of peace and purpose to your home. And you don't need a big space to do it! You can start with a few herbs or flowers in a pot on the patio.

Sometimes the best way to reconnect is with nature. And if you're dreaming of a place to grow roots of your own, let's talk about your home financing options. 🌱🏡