Mortgage Insights by Stacy Schlesinger
Stacy Schlesinger | NMLS #252075
How to Compare Loan Estimates: Rate, Fees, and Cash to Close
Updated October 31, 2026By Stacy Schlesinger | President, Platinum Lending Solutions | NMLS #252075 A lower mortgage rate does not…
Seller Concessions vs. Price Reductions: Which Helps Homebuyers More?
Updated October 24, 2026 By Stacy Schlesinger | President, Platinum Lending Solutions | NMLS #252075 When you’re negotiating the purchase of a home, getting the seller to agree to $10,000 off the price sounds like a win. But what if that same $10,000 could do more for you another way?
Mortgage Underwriting: What Lenders Review
Updated October 31, 2026 By Stacy Schlesinger | President, Platinum Lending Solutions | NMLS #252075 You’ve found a home, your…
Mistakes to Avoid After Mortgage Pre-Approval
Updated October 10, 2026 By Stacy Schlesinger | President, Platinum Lending Solutions | NMLS #252075 Getting pre-approved for a mortgage…
What Happens After Mortgage Pre-Approval?
Updated October 10, 2026 By Stacy Schlesinger | President, Platinum Lending Solutions | NMLS #252075 Getting pre-approved for a mortgage…
How to Prepare for Your First Mortgage Consultation
Updated October 10, 2026 By Stacy Schlesinger | President, Platinum Lending Solutions | NMLS #252075 If you’re thinking about buying…
How to Use a Mortgage Calculator to Plan Your Home Purchase
Updated October 10, 2026 By Stacy Schlesinger | President, Platinum Lending Solutions | NMLS #252075 A mortgage calculator is one…
Homeownership Tax Benefits: What Homeowners Can and Cannot Deduct
Updated October 31, 2026 By Stacy Schlesinger | President, Platinum Lending Solutions | NMLS #252075 One of the things people…
The Real Cost of Homeownership Beyond Your Mortgage
Updated October 10, 2026 By Stacy Schlesinger | President, Platinum Lending Solutions | NMLS #252075 Buying a home is exciting,…
Should You Make Extra Mortgage Payments? What to Know Before Paying Down Your Loan
Updated October 10, 2026 By Stacy Schlesinger | President, Platinum Lending Solutions | NMLS #252075 If you have a little…
How to Save for a House Down Payment in Oregon and Washington
Updated October 10, 2026 Saving for a down payment is one of the biggest concerns I hear from people considering…
What Is Mortgage Escrow and How Does It Work?
Updated October 10, 2026 By Stacy Schlesinger | President, Platinum Lending Solutions | NMLS #252075 If you’re buying a home…
