In the Press

When national publications need a straight answer on mortgages, they call an independent broker. Here's where Canter Financial has been featured.

Grace Maxwell, founder of Canter Financial
Voyage Virginia · July 2026
I developed a reputation as the lender that other lenders would call when they couldn't figure out how to make something work — because sometimes a loan that doesn't fit in the box just needs a little more work, rather than a "no."

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As featured in
CBS News November 2025

What's the mortgage interest rate forecast for November 2025?

Grace was quoted alongside industry analysts on where mortgage rates were headed, explaining the relationship between the 10-year Treasury yield and what borrowers actually see at the closing table — and what to do if rates move before you're ready to lock.

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CBS News August 2025

What homebuyers shouldn't do before a September rate cut, according to experts

Grace warned buyers against letting rate optimism derail their preparation — including the temptation to spend down payment savings while waiting for conditions to improve. Practical advice for buyers sitting on the sidelines.

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Bankrate February 2025

Offer accepted! Now watch out for these mortgage hurdles

Grace shared a real case study — a buyer whose undisclosed car loan nearly derailed a closing the week before settlement — to illustrate how even well-prepared borrowers can stumble late in the process.

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HousingWire July 2026

Mortgage rates hold near 6.85% ahead of Fed meeting

Grace explained how geopolitical uncertainty — specifically oil price volatility driven by Middle East conflict — translates directly into higher mortgage rates for American borrowers, and why investors demand a wider spread when conditions are unpredictable.

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Voyage Virginia July 2026

Meet Grace Maxwell of Canter Financial

A deeper look at Grace's path — from horse farms and car dealerships to building one of Virginia's fastest-growing independent mortgage brokerages. Scotsman's Guide Top 1% originator. The broker other lenders call when they're stuck.

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The Dallas Morning News May 2025

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