Jaad G. Nicholas - The Mortgage Lion

We're expanding our team! 🌟 The Mortgage Lion is seeking a dedicated Loan Officer Assistant. Full-time position with excellent compensation. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, send us your resume today! 🏡📈

Another successful closing! Huge shoutout to .realtor for the referral! 🏡💰 Thanks to our lending team, we have another happy homeowner in Atlanta🏡

Mortgage Term Tuesday ! 🦁😄

Private sector job growth missed forecasts in June, as employers added 150K new jobs versus the 160K that were expected. Most of the growth came from service-providing sectors, while small businesses continue to feel the pinch. ADP noted that “job growth has been solid, but not broad-based,” with a rebound in leisure and hospitality hiring keeping June from being a downbeat month.

June’s job growth was just above estimates, as the BLS reported that 206K new jobs were created. However, there were big revisions to previous months, as the data for April and May shaved 111K jobs from those months combined. The unemployment rate rose to 4.1%, the highest since November 2021, triggering the reliable Sahm Rule and suggesting we’re already in a recession.

The MBS Highway National Housing Index dropped 9 points in July 2024 to 44, as buyer activity levels fell across the nation. We’re well into summer, but 7% mortgage rates and still-rising home prices have put a winter chill on transaction volumes.

Roaring into the 4th of July with the Mortgage Lion 🦁🇺🇸

Join me for GO! Coaching’s Top Agent Masterclass Series this month! They have TWO amazing guests:

Dr. Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist of NAR

Brandi Snowden, Director of Member Research at NAR

Brandi will give us some exclusive updates, revealing fascinating insights (did you know only 1% of realtors are under 30, and the average age has risen from 55 to 60?!).

At 2:30pm EST, Dr. Yun will present an economic forecast, reviewing the past six months and predicting the next six. Don’t miss this chance to tap into crucial industry information!

Dr. Yun is tough to pin down, so definitely do NOT miss this class!

Registration Link in Bio!

Dad jokes and mortgage quotes—Happy Father’s Day from the ! 🦁😄

May brought cooler than expected consumer inflation, due in large part to easing motor vehicle insurance costs. This follows better than expected readings in April as the annual Headline and Core readings both took important steps lower. How will the Fed see this progress as it ponders monetary policy and rate cuts this year?

                                   

Another successful closing! Huge shoutout to for the referral! 🏡💰 Thanks to our lending team, we have another happy homeowner in Atlanta. 🎉🏡

Happy Memorial Day from Jaad G. Nicholas - The Mortgage Lion, your trusted Atlanta mortgage lender! 🦁🇺🇸

Ameris Bank was recently named one of the most trustworthy companies in America! If you are looking for a mortgage, come to someone you can trust!

Most Trustworthy Companies in America 2024 Newsweek has partnered with Statista for the third time in a ranking that lists 700 U.S. companies based on trustworthiness.

Wishing you and your family a Happy Easter! Hope your Easter egg hunts are filled with fun and good treats!

Ever wish you could predict the next home trend? I know I do! Learn more about 2024's laundry room trend predictions:

Wellness-Friendly Laundry-Mud Rooms 2024 Home Trend Prediction "Combining a laundry room with a mudroom is a natural step for homes that see a lot of mess at an entry," observed Mitchell Parker, senior editor for Houzz.

Golf memberships too high for your liking? No worries! Learn how to DIY an affordable putting green for showstopping backyard entertainment: https://ow.ly/W07i30sAFVi

Happy First Day of Spring! What are you looking forward to the most for the springtime? Tell me below! ⬇️

Happy St. Patrick's Day! Hope you have a LUCKY day! 🍀🍀🍀

Love getting 5-star reviews because it means I helped my client get the best mortgage for their needs!

Maximizing Student Outcomes: Reforming Financial Literacy Mandates

Council Post: Maximizing Student Outcomes: Reforming Financial Literacy Mandates This article explores the problem with current financial literacy mandates and how companies and organizations can support and help elevate financial literacy standards.

Tomorrow is Daylight Savings Time! Don't forget to and set your clocks tonight 1 hour ahead!

What area of a room is the warmest?
..The corner — it's always about 90 degrees!

Do you dream of homeownership? Consider the Ameris Down Payment Grant Program! Contact me to see if you qualify.

Curious about turning dreams into keys? 🏡💰 Ask me about our down payment assistance programs and unlock the door to homeownership!

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🚨FHLB FUNDS AVAILABLE🚨

FHLB funds can be combined with our Ameris Down Payment Grant Program. Combining funds could potentially provide qualified buyers with up to $25,000 towards down payment and closing costs.

These funds were just announced and tend to go quickly. Contact me today if you have clients who could benefit from those funds, and let's work to get them pre-qualified.

Did you hear about the houses that fell in love? It was a lawn-distance relationship!

Today we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr!