Oklahoma Mortgage Group - Mike David

Specialized medical-professional mortgages are not limited to physicians. Qualifying nurse practitioners who hold a Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice degree may now be eligible for Waterstone Mortgage’s Medical Professional Program. For Oklahoma NPs managing student debt, relocation or the transition into a new position, this expansion could create an additional home-financing path. What features may be available? Depending on the borrower and transaction, the program may offer: Up to 100% financing on qualifying loan amounts No monthly mortgage insurance Potentially favorable treatment of certain student-loan obligations Employment-start flexibility for some eligible borrowers Options for certain newly hired 1099 medical professionals Purchase and refinance financing These are potential program features—not guarantees. The borrower, property and complete loan structure must satisfy current underwriting requirements. Why does mortgage insurance matter? Many low...

A national seasonal analysis has identified September 27 through October 3 as a potentially favorable buying week in 2026. The forecast considers historical patterns involving inventory, listing prices and buyer competition. It may be encouraging for people who stepped away from the market during the busier summer months. However, buyers should interpret the headline carefully. National trends do not guarantee local results A national forecast cannot predict the conditions surrounding a specific house in Tulsa, Oklahoma City or a rural Oklahoma community. Some sellers may reduce prices after their homes have been listed for several weeks. Other properties—especially well-maintained homes in desirable locations—may still receive quick offers. The analysis identifies a potentially useful window, not a nationwide sale. Why fall can benefit buyers As summer activity slows, buyers may encounter: More time to evaluate certain properties Fewer competing offers Sellers who are more open to neg...

On September 16, 2026, the Federal Reserve increased its federal-funds target by 0.25 percentage point to 3.75%–4.00%. Whenever this happens, one question immediately follows: “Did mortgage rates just increase by 0.25% too?” The answer is no—not automatically. The Fed does not directly set mortgage rates The federal-funds rate is a short-term rate affecting how banks lend money to one another. It can influence credit cards, home-equity lines of credit and other variable-rate products relatively quickly. Fixed mortgage rates behave differently. They are influenced more directly by the bond market, including mortgage-backed securities and Treasury yields. Investors consider inflation, employment, economic growth and expectations about future Federal Reserve policy. As a result, mortgage rates can move before the Fed meets because financial markets have already anticipated the decision. They can also move in a different direction after the announcement based on what the Fed says about inf...

  Qualified real estate investors looking for an investment property loan in Oklahoma may be able to purchase with as little as 10% down through Investor Edge 90. The program is designed to help investors expand their portfolios while preserving more of their available capital for reserves, property improvements, and future opportunities. Can you buy an investment property with 10% down? Investor Edge 90 offers up to 90% loan-to-value financing on eligible investment properties. This means qualified borrowers may be able to purchase with a down payment as low as 10%. Program highlights include: Loan amounts up to $1.5 million No mortgage insurance Potential eligibility for investors with up to 50 financed properties Interest-only options for eligible borrowers Up to 85% loan-to-value financing for two- to four-unit properties Eligibility and the required down payment depend on the complete loan application, property, loan amount, and current program guidelines. Why might a lower do...

  Mortgage rates took a meaningful step higher last week, and this week may be even more consequential. The combination of rising oil prices, persistent inflation and changing expectations for Federal Reserve policy pushed Treasury yields sharply higher. The 10-year Treasury finished last week near 5%, and mortgage pricing deteriorated along with it. For Tulsa-area buyers and Realtors, the important question is not simply, “What are rates today?” It is: Why did rates move, what could happen next, and what can we actually control? Mortgage Rates Moved Higher—Fast Freddie Mac reported that its national average 30-year fixed mortgage rate increased to 6.76% on September 10 , up from 6.71% the previous week. GlobeNewswire But Freddie Mac’s weekly survey does not fully capture what happened later in the week. Mortgage News Daily’s more immediate daily index finished Friday around 7.12% , after rates rose almost one-quarter of a percentage point during the week. Monday morning’s bond mar...

A buyer can love the home, negotiate an acceptable price and receive a competitive mortgage rate—then discover that the homeowners-insurance premium changes the entire payment. Insurance is not simply a closing document. It is part of the buyer’s monthly housing expense and mortgage qualification. What is included in the housing payment? When buyers talk about a mortgage payment, they often mean principal and interest. Lenders generally need to consider the more complete expense, which may include: Principal and interest Property taxes Homeowners insurance Mortgage insurance HOA dues Other required property-related expenses If the actual homeowners-insurance premium is higher than the estimate used during preapproval, the monthly payment increases even if the loan amount and mortgage rate remain unchanged. That can affect the buyer’s debt-to-income ratio and available purchasing range. Which homes may require extra attention? Every property needs appropriate coverage, but an earlier in...

Many potential homebuyers assume down-payment assistance works like a small grant fund: once the available money is claimed, the program disappears. That is not always how Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency financing works. OHFA states that its Single Family loan program has maintained continuous funding since 1980. Its participating lenders can use eligible OHFA financing to help qualified Oklahoma buyers with down-payment and closing-cost needs. Continuous funding does not mean unlimited approval. It means buyers should not automatically rule out the program because they heard that another grant or local assistance fund ran out of money. What should buyers understand? OHFA financing includes a first mortgage combined with assistance that can be applied toward eligible upfront costs. Qualification depends on factors that may include: Household or qualifying income Purchase price Property eligibility Credit and underwriting Occupancy Applicable loan-program requirements The rate and assis...