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Does the Fed Control Mortgage Rates? Here’s What Homebuyers Need to Know
By Sue Meitner • October 12, 2026When the Federal Reserve makes a move, mortgage rates are often one of the first things people start talking about. It leads to a very common question I hear from homebuyers and homeowners: “If the Fed raises rates, does that mean mortgage rates automatically go up?” Not exactly. One of the biggest misconceptions about mortgage… -
Sue Meitner Named a 2026 Powerful Woman in Mortgage Banking by Mortgage Banker Magazine
By CLG • October 8, 2026Mortgage Banker Magazine recognizes Sue Meitner for her leadership, industry influence, and commitment to empowering the next generation of women in mortgage banking. -
Why Are Some Homes Selling Fast While Others Are Sitting on the Market?
By Sue Meitner • September 9, 2026Knowing which track your house is on changes everything about your sale, from your asking price to how long you can expect to wait before an offer comes in. Here’s what you need to know. -
Announcing Sue Meitner as a 2026 Five Star Mortgage Professional Award Winner
By CLG • September 1, 2026Five Star Professional has recognized Sue Meitner, President and Senior Mortgage Consultant at Centennial Lending Group, as a 2026 Five Star Mortgage Professional award winner, as featured in Philadelphia Magazine. Sue Meitner is recognized as an twelve-year Five Star Mortgage Professional award winner. The recognition reflects her continued commitment to helping borrowers understand their mortgage options, select the program that best fits their needs, and move through the lending process with clarity, confidence, and consistent communication. -
How Can They Afford That House?
By Sue Meitner • August 12, 2026You see a neighbor move into a bigger home. A friend buys in a more expensive neighborhood. Someone you know makes an offer on a house you assumed would be way outside their budget. And you wonder: How can they afford that house? The answer may be sitting in the home they already own. For… -
Drowning in Credit Card Debt? Your Home Equity Could Be the Lifeline You Didn’t Know You Had
By Sue Meitner • June 9, 2026For many homeowners, the past few years have brought a frustrating reality: high credit card debt. Groceries cost more. Insurance premiums have increased. Interest rates on credit cards remain painfully high. Even families with solid incomes are finding themselves carrying balances they never expected. At the same time, many homeowners are sitting on one of… -
First-Time Homebuyer Programs in Bucks County, Montgomery County & Philadelphia: What Buyers Need to Know
By Sue Meitner • May 21, 2026For many buyers across Bucks County, Montgomery County, and the Philadelphia area, buying a first home can feel overwhelming before the process even begins. A lot of people assume they need perfect credit, 20% down, and years of savings before they can even think about purchasing a home. In reality, many first-time homebuyers qualify for… -
Multi-Generational Living: A Smart Homebuying Strategy
By Sue Meitner • May 5, 2026In today’s housing market, affordability challenges are leading many families to rethink how they buy homes. One strategy gaining traction? Multi-generational living. This approach—where parents, adult children, or extended family purchase and live in a home together—isn’t just about convenience. It’s becoming a powerful financial strategy that can open doors for homebuyers who might otherwise… -
How Side Hustles Impact Your Mortgage Approval
By Sue Meitner • April 21, 2026If you’re earning side hustle income or gig income by freelancing, consulting, selling online, or running a side business, you’re not alone. Across Bucks County, Montgomery County, and communities around suburban Philadelphia like Doylestown and Ambler, more first-time buyers than ever are building income from multiple streams. But when it comes to mortgage approval, modern…