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The Truth About Mortgage Rates "Good Debt" and Buying in 2026 - EP 02

In this episode, Mississippi Gulf Coast REALTOR® Patrick Merrill sits down with Jeremy Brown, a seasoned Loan Officer with GMFS Mortgage. Jeremy breaks down the current state of the 2026 housing market, explaining why you shouldn't let a "low interest rate" trap you in a home you've outgrown, and why waiting for rates to drop might actually cost you more money in the long run. Patrick and Jeremy also dive deep into the technical side of buying a home. They explain the key differences between FHA, VA, USDA, and Conventional loans, how your credit score impacts your insurance premiums, and the critical difference between "good debt" (like a mortgage) and "bad debt" (like high-interest credit cards). Whether you are a first-time homebuyer or an investor looking to leverage a 1031 exchange, this episode is packed with actionable financial advice. 🎧 Hosted by: Patrick Merrill 🎤 Featuring: Jeremy Brown, Loan Officer at GMFS Mortgage Jeremy Brown is a mortgage broker and Loan Officer with GMFS Mortgage in the Mobile, Alabama area, helping homebuyers navigate financing with clarity and support. He brings more than 20 years of real estate and lending experience, working with a lender that has served over 150,000 homeowners across multiple states and offers a wide range of financing solutions. 💡 What You’ll Learn: ✔️ How lenders can advertise 5.99% rates (and who is actually paying for those "discount points") ✔️ The exact down payment requirements for Conventional, FHA, VA, and USDA loans ✔️ Why a 0% down USDA loan requires the house to be in near-perfect condition ✔️ The "Refinance Strategy": Why buying now at 6% beats waiting for a 5% rate ✔️ Why you shouldn't open new credit cards or buy a car while under contract ✔️ Good Debt vs. Bad Debt: How to use leverage to build wealth instead of drowning in bills ✔️ The difference between a soft credit pull and a hard credit pull ⏳ Timestamps (Click to Jump!): 📌 00:00 – Money Mindset Basics 📌 00:26 – Meet Patrick and Jeremy 📌 01:22 – Shopping Rates and Points 📌 02:48 – Down Payments and Loan Types 📌 05:09 – Appraisal Standards by Loan 📌 07:25 – USDA Loan Explained 📌 08:55 – Costs and Closing Timeline 📌 12:13 – Income Rules and Child Support 📌 13:42 – Construction and Renovation Loans 📌 18:14 – Credit Scores and Insurance 📌 19:57 – Building Better Credit 📌 21:53 – Is Now a Good Time to Buy 📌 25:51 – Debt to Income Demystified 📌 27:55 – Inventory and Equity Reality 📌 31:03 – COVID Boom on Coast 📌 31:39 – Remote Work Migration 📌 32:10 – Home Base Returns 📌 32:57 – First Time Buyer at 70 📌 33:33 – Mortgage Tax Talk 📌 35:29 – 1031 Exchange Basics 📌 36:50 – Credit Mistakes Before Close 📌 38:17 – Soft vs Hard Pulls 📌 41:46 – Online vs Local Lenders 📌 44:24 – Plan Early for Buying 📌 46:27 – Rates and Inventory Reality 📌 48:54 – Good Debt vs Bad Debt 📌 53:52 – Stop Guessing Call Pros 📌 56:55 – Budget Insurance and Wrap 📌 59:05 – Final Thanks and Signoff 🎙 Connect with Jeremy Brown: 🌎 Website → https://gmfsmortgage.com/ 📘 Facebook →   / gmfsmortgage   🔗 LinkedIn →   / gmfs-mortgage   🎙 Follow Patrick Merrill: 📘 Facebook →   / patrickmerrillcbsh   📷 Instagram →   / patrickmerrillrealtor   🔗 LinkedIn →   / my-town-892051183   🔖 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below! ⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate → https://iconsofrealestate.com