Today we’re interviewing Paul Jewell, head of the Northeast Florida branch of Hancock Mortgage Partners. They lend in 43 states, and Paul has been a lender for 27 years. Before that he was in real estate, so he can tell us what we need to know. We’re asking him questions about the lending world, interest rates, his advice for current buyers, and more.

Feel free to watch the full message above, or use these timestamps that will direct you to various points in the video.

0:05—Introducing Paul Jewell

0:40—What are rates doing right now? 

2:05—How do rates affect buyers’ purchasing power? 

2:50—How have interest rates affected home prices?

4:05—Advice for buyers entering the real estate market

6:50—How to contact Paul if you have any questions or need a lender

If you have any real estate-related questions, call or email us at the Chad and Sandy Real Estate Group. We would love to help you.