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Stay in the know with the Talk of the Towne. Listen to our industry professionals and guests talk, and learn a thing or two! TowneBank Mortgage, NMLS #512138. Equal Housing Lender. This is not a commitment to lend.

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March 18, 202430 min

Shirvan Speaks: Women's History Month Special

Shirvan Speaks is back in a special episode to celebrate Women's History Month this March! In this episode, Shirvan speaks with loan officers Lisa O'Hagan (NMLS #200506), Ann Fisher (NMLS #476411), and Sandra D'Zmura (NMLS #496313) about their experience as women in the mortgage industry. _______________________________________________________________ The Shirvan Speaks Podcast is brought to you by FitzGerald Financial Group, a division of TowneBank Mortgage. NMLS #512138. Shirvan Joseph, our host, is NMLS registered, NMLS #188513. The contents of this podcast are for informational and educational purposes only. We are not financial advisors. Shirvan Joseph and FitzGerald Financial Group are Equal Housing Lenders. This is not a commitment to lend. Enjoy.

February 27, 202419 min

Shirvan Speaks - FitzGerald Financial 20th Anniversary Special

Shirvan Speaks is back in a special episode to celebrate the 20th anniversary of FitzGerald Financial Group with founder Dan FitzGerald (NMLS #276013). Tune in as they discuss what sets FitzGerald Financial apart, the secrets to longevity in business, and some of Dan's personal favorite stories and memories with Fitz. This is truly an episode that you do NOT want to miss! The Shirvan Speaks Podcast is brought to you by FitzGerald Financial Group, a division of TowneBank Mortgage.. NMLS #512138. Shirvan Joseph, our host, is NMLS registered, NMLS #188513. The contents of this podcast are for informational and educational purposes only. We are not financial advisors. Shirvan Joseph and FitzGerald Financial Group are Equal Housing Lenders. This is not a commitment to lend.

August 7, 2023Episode 526 min

Shirvan Speaks| FHA Mythbusters: Debunking Common Misconceptions

Listen to this month's episode of Shirvan Speaks, where Shirvan brings on Dan FitzGerald, Founder of FitzGerald Financial, to discuss the surprising benefits of FHA loans in today's housing market.

July 6, 202327 min

WMN Ep. 6 Fed Pauses as Labor Market Stands Strong

David and Tyler break down all the economic data from June: The much hotter-than-expected jobs report, the Fed's decision to not raise rates, inflation slowing to 4.0%, construction activity drastically improving halfway through the year, and the ongoing housing inventory problem. - U.S. Job Growth Remains Strong Despite Economic Clouds (https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/02/business/economy/jobs-report-may-2023.html) - Fed Holds Rates Steady but Expects More Increases (https://www.wsj.com/articles/fed-holds-rates-steady-but-expects-more-increases-b1be87f2) - Inflation rose at a 4% annual rate in May, the lowest in 2 years (https://www.cnbc.com/2023/06/13/cpi-inflation-report-may-2023-.html) - US Housing Starts Surge Most Since 2016, Exceed All Estimates (https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-06-20/us-housing-starts-surge-to-a-more-than-one-year-high#:~:text=Beginning%20home%20construction%20jumped%2021.7,to%20an%2011%2Dmonth%20high.) - Homebuilders are liking today’s housing market (https://finance.yahoo.com/news/homebuilders-are-liking-todays-housing-market-140053582.html) David Macaione # 117378 and Tyler Cralle # 2028201 | TowneBank Mortgage is an Equal Housing Lender. NMLS # 512138. This not a commitment to lend. The content of this video are for educational and informational purposes only. TowneBank Mortgage is not a financial advisor.

June 30, 202334 min

Shirvan Speaks - Spanish Homeownership Resources

To learn more about our resources to help our Spanish Speaking Community with accessible homeownership opportunities, click here: https://bit.ly/FitzSpanishResources Shirvan Joseph 571-278-8351 NMLS ID #: 188513 https://fitzgeraldfinancial.net/shirvanjoseph/ 301-213-7239 NMLS ID #: 658909 ⁠https://fitzgeraldfinancial.net/wilmerpalacios/ 240-305-8446 NMLS ID #: 189758 ⁠https://fitzgeraldfinancial.net/keniaescobar/⁠ The Shirvan Speaks Podcast is brought to you by FitzGerald Financial Group, a division of TowneBank Mortgage.. NMLS #512138. Shirvan Joseph, our host, is NMLS registered, NMLS #188513. The contents of this podcast are for informational and educational purposes only. We are not financial advisors. Shirvan Joseph and FitzGerald Financial Group are Equal Housing Lenders. This is not a commitment to lend. Enjoy!

May 1, 202333 min

Shirvan Speaks | Life After Graduation ft. Chris Boston

Graduation is exciting for everyone; students and families, but what happens after you cross the stage?Listen to this month's episode of Shirvan Speaks, where Shirvan brings on Chris Boston, a fellow Loan Officer who shares a passion for educating college students about life and finances after graduation. Together, the pair provides insight on what to expect after the diploma and how to use those financial skills to prepare for homeownership early. Shirvan Joseph 571-278-8351 NMLS ID #: 188513 https://fitzgeraldfinancial.net/shirvanjoseph/ Chris Boston 202-369-2680 NMLS ID #: 704720 https://fitzgeraldfinancial.net/chrisboston/ The Shirvan Speaks Podcast is brought to you by FitzGerald Financial Group, a division of TowneBank Mortgage.. NMLS #512138. Shirvan Joseph, our host, is NMLS registered, NMLS #188513. The contents of this podcast are for informational and educational purposes only. We are not financial advisors. Shirvan Joseph and FitzGerald Financial Group are Equal Housing Lenders. This is not a commitment to lend. Enjoy!

April 25, 202329 min

WMN Episode 4: The Spring Buying Season Is Here

David Macaione and Tyler Cralle discuss the start of the spring buying season with data from March that shows inflation continuing to cool was met with signs of a loosening labor market, the importance of the spread between the 10-year treasury and a 30-year mortgage rate, the big jump in rate locks in March, and the continued lack of housing inventory not just nationwide but in Wilmington. Show Notes: U.S. Inflation Eased to 5% in March US Producer Prices Fell in March by Most Since Start of Pandemic U.S. Job Growth Eases, but Extends Its Streak Rate Lock Volumes Jump 43% in March on Seasonal Tailwinds David Macaione # 117378 and Tyler Cralle # 2028201 | TowneBank Mortgage is an Equal Housing Lender. NMLS # 512138. This not a commitment to lend. The content of this video are for educational and informational purposes only. TowneBank Mortgage is not a financial advisor.

April 14, 202323 min

Shirvan Speaks | Grant Options for Most Buyers

Grants are a great option for buyers looking for more opportunities for homeownership. In this month's episode of Shirvan Speaks, Shirvan discusses the benefits of utilizing a grant and some of the local options available in the VA/DC/MD markets. For more information regarding grant options near you, contact a loan officer to learn more! Shirvan Joseph Phone: 240-335-0170 Shirvan.Joseph@fitzgeraldfinancial.netwww.fitzgeraldfinancial.net/shirvanjoseph The Shirvan Speaks Podcast is brought to you by FitzGerald Financial Group, a division of TowneBank Mortgage.. NMLS #512138. Shirvan Joseph, our host, is NMLS registered, NMLS #188513. The contents of this podcast are for informational and educational purposes only. We are not financial advisors. Shirvan Joseph and FitzGerald Financial Group are Equal Housing Lenders. This is not a commitment to lend. Enjoy!

April 11, 202325 min

First-Time Buyer Experience with Jordan Holmes

We are so excited for this one too! We had the pleasure of talking with the one of newest homeowners in Towne, Jordan Holmes! Jordan is a member of our Marketing Team, 24 years old and bought her first home on her own! In this episode, we discussed what the mortgage process was like for Jordan, how she prepared, her experience working with a Towne local lender and what led her on this exciting journey! We hope to inspire all renters looking to make the leap into homeownership by listening to Jordan’s story.

March 14, 202330 min

Women Empowering Women ft. Sheri Husser, Shirley Sasser and Wendy Lewis

We are back with another very special episode of The Talk of the Towne Podcast. In this episode, we spoke with three very influential women on our team who had a lot of perspective to provide in honor of Women's History Month. Shirley Sasser, SEVP/Director of National Sales, Sheri Husser, SEVP/Mortgage Chief Operating Officer, and Wendy Lewis, SEVP/Director of Mortgage Marketing, sat down with us for our first panel to answer some questions regarding women in the industry and what led them to where they are today. TowneBank Mortgage is an Equal Housing Lender. NMLS #512138. This is for informational and educational purposes only. This is not a commitment to lend.