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.
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.
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."
Grace Maxwell, Broker & Owner, Canter Financial — Read the full profile →
Wholesale rate sheets reprice higher on bond turmoil — what to do next
Grace was quoted as wholesale rate sheets moved intraday amid Treasury market volatility. She explained why mortgage rates absorb expected news in advance — and why sudden shocks hit differently: "Today's announcement was the equivalent of a hurricane on your beach trip: not totally out of the question for the time of year, but almost certainly not what you planned for."
Subscriber access View on National Mortgage News →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.
Read the article →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.
Read the article →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.
Read the article →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.
Read the article →Featured in print
Canter Financial was featured in The Dallas Morning News. The full article is available via PressReader for subscribers.
Subscriber access View on PressReader →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.
Read the article →Refinancing a Mortgage Explained
Grace was the featured mortgage expert behind this educational deep-dive on refinancing — covering the three types of refinancing, when it makes financial sense, and how to evaluate your options in plain terms. Nearly 13,000 views.
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