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At Arete Mortgage, Jeanne and her staff know you want to be a homeowner.

In order to do that, you need a home loan.

Problem is, you don’t know how much house you can afford which may make you feel apprehensive about buying in general.

We believe all home buyers deserve to live in a home they can afford.

We understand people are seldom taught how to buy a home and sometimes there are obstacles like credit score, savings, and debt that get in the way.

We have helped over a thousand clients, just like you, get a great mortgage, at a rate they can afford.
         
       

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Sep
12
2025
Mortgage Rates Near 11 Month Lows—What’s Next With the Fed?
Quick Take The average 30-year fixed dipped to new ~11-month lows after the early-September jobs report, then held in a tight range this week. Producer Price Index (PPI) came in cooler than expected; CPI was roughly on-target with a softer “supercore.” Together,...
Sep
03
2025
Why Mortgage Rates Move: What Every Homebuyer Should Know
Mortgage rates have been making headlines lately—especially after Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s big speech at Jackson Hole. But let’s be honest… most people see the news and think: “So… is now a good time to buy or refi?” The short answer:...
Aug
27
2025
Mortgage Rates Holding Steady… For Now
After Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s Jackson Hole speech last Friday, mortgage rates dipped to their lowest point since October 2024. Many headlines made it sound like a major shift—but the truth is more subtle, and a lot more important if you’re buying or refinancing a...
Aug
20
2025
Lower Rates? Don’t Relax Just Yet
Over the past few days, mortgage rates have remained relatively steady—but don’t let the calm fool you. Here's what happened over the past three business days and why this quiet might not last much longer. Monday, August 18th Mortgage rates began the week at some of the...