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May Fed Meeting: Rates Remain the Same; Inflation Closes in on Target

After raising the federal funds rate at the last FOMC meeting in March, the Committee announced in its statement that…Read More
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Mortgage Tips

Robert Cohan

2 years ago

May 13, 2016.

Five Ways to a Smooth Home Loan Process

You’ve found your dream home and are looking forward to closing. A little planning can help you ensure that your…Read More

Robert Cohan

2 years ago

April 20, 2016.

Should I Rent or Sell My Previous Home? The 5 Questions to Consider.

Many people are turning their former residences into rental properties instead of selling and it’s no surprise why: with the…Read More

Robert Cohan

3 years ago

March 20, 2015.

7 Tips for Renters Saving to Buy a Home

Renting an apartment or house has a lot of perks: you’re not responsible for most repairs and you can leave…Read More

Jesse Collins

4 years ago

October 29, 2014.

Today’s FOMC Meeting: What does the Fed Announcement Mean to You?

Dissecting the FOMC Statement At the FED meeting today, the FOMC voted to end its bond purchase program known as…Read More

Robert Cohan

4 years ago

September 1, 2014.

Choosing a Fixed-Rate or Adjustable-Rate Loan

Trying to decide between a fixed-rate and an adjustable-rate mortgage? Knowing the right questions to ask your lender can simplify…Read More

Robert Cohan

4 years ago

August 1, 2014.

The Mortgage Industry is Alive and Well

With mortgage interest rates inching up over the past few months, you may be wondering if your chances to purchase…Read More

We did two loans simultaneously (a jumbo cash-out refi along with a jumbo purchase) and all went smoothly. Robert and his team were excellent. I would definitely recommend them.

- Dawn, Topanga, CA

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Jesse Collins provided me with a very detailed breakdown with many options and financial scenarios over e-mail. We were able to meet in person the following week to go over these in further detail. I had a million questions and he was able to go through them one by one, going over pros and cons. Great Service and Knowledge. Well recommended.

- Tim R., California

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Just closed on my new house and I couldn’t have done it without the people at Carlyle Financial. They made the process so easy and not to mention fast. We closed 3 days early!! What I liked most about them is that they were organized and they always kept me in the loop with whatever was going on. Thanks again guys!

- Donny, Studio City, CA

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From beginning to end...we found the team capable and committed to delivering our family an excellent outcome - which they did! We needed to work through some complex issues, and the team always stayed ahead of them with suggestions and advice which kept the process moving. Great experience - highly recommend! Thank you!

- Paul, San Francisco

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We made a home purchase with a jumbo mortgage with Carlyle Financial. Robert and Katheryn are fantastic to work with. They are very knowledgeable, professional and responsive.

- Colleen, Foster City, CA

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