How New Mortgage Rules Will Affect You

How New Mortgage Rules Will Affect You

November 7, 2017 12:19 pm PST.

If you’re hoping to buy or looking to refinance, new mortgage stress testing rules coming January 1st may affect what you can qualify for. Mortgage broker Feisal Panjwani explains the changes.

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