Joe Harris

Professional headshot of Joe Harris, Chief Operating Officer at Morgan Financial, in a navy blazer and light blue shirt.

Joe Harris

Chief Operating Officer

Joe Harris is the COO of Morgan Financial, where he oversees operations, sales, and marketing to ensure a fast, enjoyable, and consistent mortgage experience. With more than 25 years in the industry and over $1 billion funded, Joe combines deep expertise with a passion for helping clients achieve homeownership. He is also dedicated to training and equipping loan officers with the tools and strategies they need to thrive in a competitive market.

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Latest Blog

 How does my credit score affect my loan?

On this week’s Joe Knows Mortgages MINUTE, we answer the question: How does my credit score affect my loan? Most loans have a risk-based pricing model. In other words, the loan is going to be priced according to the risk that the lender takes by making the loan. Through statistics, lenders have realized that loans with lower credit scores ultimately present a higher risk than those with higher credit scores. If you have a higher credit score, you will typically pay less for a loan than someone with a lower credit score.

How Do You Cancel Your Mortgage Insurance?

How do you cancel your mortgage insurance? With a conforming loan, you may qualify to cancel your mortgage insurance. To cancel your mortgage insurance, you must have at least 20% equity in your home.

How Long Is My Rate Locked in For?

A rate lock period can vary in length; longer rate locks usually cost more.  They cost more either in the rate or in the fees or both.

What is a Rate Lock Period?

A rate lock or a rate commitment is a lender’s promise to hold a specific interest rate and fee for you for a specific period of time while your application is being processed.

What is a COE?

COE stands for “Certificate of Eligibility”. The COE verifies, to the lender, that you are eligible for a VA-backed loan

What is the difference between Interest Rate and APR?

Annual Percentage Rate (APR) is also expressed as a percentage rate; however, it is a broader measure of the cost of borrowing the money. APR includes other charges and fees such as the interest rate, points, mortgage broker fees, and other charges that you pay to get the loan.

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