About the event
Women's Financial Fitness is a FREE series designed by women for women at any stage of life. Each session focuses on a different topic, and our goal is to empower women by helping them achieve financial stability and homeownership. These events feature guest speakers and women experts from different industries covering budgeting, credit, investing, the homebuying process, home organization, goal setting, and more!
About this episode
What to expect
This session of Women's Financial Fitness is "Interest Rates 101*: Knowing the basics and cost-saving strategies" and features guest speaker Barry Habib, the founder and CEO of MBS Highway!
We'll be covering:
- What makes interest rates move up or down
- How interest rates impact credit cards, car and home loans, and savings accounts
- What to consider and how to use interest rates to your benefit
- The difference 0.25% or 0.5% really makes
Miss our other sessions? Don't worry! Each session focuses on a unique topic, and you will walk away with valuable information even if you have not attended our previous sessions.
Schedule
6:00 - 6:30 - Check-In & Refreshments
6:30 - 7:30 - Session 5: Interest Rates 101
7:30 - 8:00 - Mix & Mingle
While we love your kids as much as you do, this hour is made for YOU and is reserved for 16 and up only.
About the podcast
Gaylord-Hansen's "Nobody Wants a Mortgage" podcast airs live on YouTube.
We answer all of your questions around buying a home, comparing mortgage options, refinancing, the benefits of VA home loans, financing for investors, and much more.
If you’re not quite ready to buy a home but you still want to learn more, we can even answer questions about building credit and taking the right steps to get approved for a home you’ll love.
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About our guest speaker
About our guest speakers
Barry Habib
Founder & CEO
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MBS Highway
Barry Habib is an American entrepreneur and frequent media resource for his mortgage and housing insight. Habib has had a long tenure with monthly appearances for CNBC and Fox.
Barry is chief market strategist for Residential Finance. He started in the mortgage business in 1986 as an originator. Barry originated over $2 billion in personal production, averaging over $100 million per year in personal production over his 24 years of originating.
Additionally, Barry is the CEO of MBS Highway, a company and platform created to help interpret and forecast activity in the mortgage rate and bond markets.
He is also the lead producer and managing partner for "Rock of Ages," a musical theatrical production running on Broadway, London, and touring the U.S. It was also released as a major film, starring Tom Cruise, in 2012. Barry also plays the part of the record producer in the movie.
For the past 20 years, Barry is a well-known professional speaker on the financial markets.
*This information is not intended to be an indication of loan qualification, loan approval, or commitment to lend. Loans are subject to credit and property approval. Rates, terms, and availability of programs are subject to change without notice. Other limitations may apply.
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