In this episode of The Mortgage Guy Podcast, Adam breaks down the major July 1st updates to the OFA program (Ohio Housing Finance Agency) and how they impact homebuyers across Ohio. If you're a first-time homebuyer, an agent, or just exploring mortgage options in 2025, this episode covers everything from income limits to lower-than-market rates and turn-time warnings. 🔑 What You’ll Learn: ✅ Updated OFA DPA amounts: 3.5% for FHA/VA/USDA, 3% for Conventional 🏡 New income limits for targeted vs. non-targeted areas 💥 How straight OFA offers sub-market interest rates 👮‍♀️ Special Ohio Heroes program for service workers 🕒 OFA turn time expectations & disclosure best practices ⚠️ Credit score & DTI ratio eligibility criteria 📞 Why you might want to re-check your pre-approval ASAP 📩 Questions or suggestions? Drop a comment or reach out directly: arose@westernohiomortgage.com 🏡 Connect with Western Ohio Mortgage 📍 733 Fair Rd., Sidney, OH 45365 📞 Office: 937-497-9662 Western Ohio Mortgage MB #9601 Adam J. Rose NMLS #870301

A quick market update on USDA loans — including the newly increased income limits that could open doors for more buyers! ✅ What’s happening with interest rates — will we finally see those long-awaited cuts? ✅ Event announcements — including: • July 14: CE class on Reconsiderations of Value & Appraisal Bias (FREE for MORE members!) • Sept 22: OMBA Golf Outing at Tartan Fields ⛳

Western Ohio Mortgage MB #9601 Adam J. Rose NMLS #870301

In this episode of The Mortgage Guy Podcast, Adam Rose breaks down the latest real estate trends—starting with a major shift: U.S. housing inventory has topped 1 million listings for the first time since before the pandemic.

Adam covers:
👉 A national housing market update
👉 Signs of a shift toward a buyer’s market
👉 Why more homes are sitting longer, despite record inventory
👉 The latest on mortgage rates, Treasury yields, and the Fed’s outlook
👉 How listing quality is impacting buyer decisions in today’s high-price market

Whether you're a buyer, seller, or real estate pro, this episode offers valuable insights you won't want to miss.