<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Mortgage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mortgage]]></description><link>https://www.mortgagespnw.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 06:27:35 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.mortgagespnw.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Buying a Home Isn’t Just Financial — It’s Emotional]]></title><description><![CDATA[Home buying is both emotional and financial. Discover how to balance your future vision with smart mortgage strategy.]]></description><link>https://www.mortgagespnw.com/post/buying-a-home-isn-t-just-financial-it-s-emotional</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699eddc6bf1bf6f6a2a69708</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:35:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/13c093_566c9e289f1a40ec8e705c99e20bd564~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mike Boblett</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pre-Qualification vs Pre-Approval]]></title><description><![CDATA[Understand pre-qualification vs pre-approval, when credit is pulled, and how to get fully ready to submit an offer on a home.]]></description><link>https://www.mortgagespnw.com/post/pre-qualification-vs-pre-approval</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699c5b64a2f37a9969cc2541</guid><category><![CDATA[Pre-Qual vs Pre-Approval]]></category><category><![CDATA[Home Buying Prep]]></category><category><![CDATA[Understanding the Mortgage Process]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:01:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/13c093_eabca8fd4de541ac9707e681e2bf81d3~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mike Boblett</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The “Perfect Time” to Buy a Home Isn’t What You Think]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many buyers wait for the “perfect” time — lower rates, lower prices, better headlines. But the real perfect time has less to do with market timing and more to do with personal readiness. Here’s why preparation consistently beats prediction in real estate.]]></description><link>https://www.mortgagespnw.com/post/the-perfect-time-to-buy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6993be287e0fff329612c342</guid><category><![CDATA[Perfect Time To Buy]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 01:10:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/13c093_044771eff1b14ccbadd9add94bd8f6f8~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mike Boblett</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Most Mortgage Calculators Are Just a Starting Point]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most mortgage calculators only show part of the story. This post breaks down what they usually leave out, why credit and loan type still matter, and how to get a clearer picture of your real monthly payment before moving forward.]]></description><link>https://www.mortgagespnw.com/post/why-most-mortgage-calculators-are-just-a-starting-point</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698b5c8b0a33f86ef41572aa</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:39:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/13c093_c8ad34039ef1445588ea6d18c3e86dc5~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mike Boblett</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>