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12 2026 June
Rates Like Tamer Inflation
Inflation Data Eases Rate Concerns Despite the on-again, off-again peace negotiations this week, we received important inflation news from the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and the Producer Price Index...
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08 2026 June
First Heritage Mortgage’s Erica Goodwin Named a 2026 HousingWire Marketing Leader for the Third Consecutive Year
Senior Vice President Corporate Marketing recognized for sustained leadership and innovation in mortgage marketing FAIRFAX, Va. — First Heritage Mortgage, LLC (FHM), a leading independent...
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05 2026 June
Good Jobs Report but Does the Market Believe It?
The markets continue to vacillate on the constant stream of news out of Iran. Nothing concrete has come out as of this writing. This has...
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05 2026 June
First Heritage Mortgage Cements its Place Among the Nation’s Elite Lenders with Dual 2026 Industry Awards
Named to Scotsman Guide’s 2026 Top 50 Lenders and Mortgage Executive Magazine’s 2026 Top 30 Lenders, the company stands out as a consistent, high-performing force...
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04 2026 June
Your Complete Guide to Home Protection Before Severe Weather Strikes
Picture this: a storm warning pops up on your phone with less than 24 hours to go. You start running through the mental checklist. Is...
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02 2026 June
First Heritage Mortgage Expands Executive Leadership Team, Positioning Company for Historic Growth
Industry veterans Jennifer Dorr and Bryan Bjerk join FHM as the company targets a 25% increase in sales volume in 2026 and plans to double...
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30 2026 May
Phrase of the Week: Cautiously Optimistic
Despite some important economic news released this week, markets are only looking to the constant news releases about the Iran conflict. It was reported that...
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26 2026 May
Five First Heritage Mortgage Loan Officers Recognized as 2026 Top Maryland Loan Originators
The Maryland Mortgage Bankers and Brokers Association honored 26 outstanding mortgage professionals at its 2026 Annual Conference in Annapolis — five of whom call First...
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21 2026 May
Conventional Loans vs. Non-QM: What Are the Best Loan Products for Real Estate Investors?
There is no shortage of options when it comes to financing an investment property. But the challenge that real estate investors face is figuring out...
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