{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Ep 14: 2022 Issues and Mortgage Rate Increases","description":"Interest rates for mortgages have crept over 6% and it\u2019s been the big story as we head into the summer. Anyone looking to buy or sell a home right now is probably wondering what these rate hikes will mean for the real estate market that\u2019s been going strong for some time. We\u2019ll get Bill\u2019s thoughts on these upward trends and their impact moving forward. What you\u2019ll learn on this episode:  An update on the company change to Cross Country Mortgage and what that means for the people we work with. (0:29) Whether this rate increase has cooled off demand and what these rates could mean the rest of the year. (2:20) Should consumers have an option at a longer mortgage length like 35 or 40 years? How could that benefit you? (6:49)  If you have questions about the mortgage process of buying a home or the ins and outs of refinancing, take advantage of our complimentary 15 minute mortgage consultation. &amp;nbsp; CONTACT:&amp;nbsp; Schedule a time to meet with Bill&amp;nbsp;here. Visit the Smart Mortgage Show&amp;nbsp;website&amp;nbsp;for more podcasts, videos and info. Call: 484-352-4151. ","author_name":"Smart Mortgage Show with Bill Litton","author_url":"https:\/\/smartmortgageshow.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/23463773\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/23463773"}