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Bill is an exceptional loan officer. He helped us to purchase our home with very personal and professional service. He helped us navigate the whole process from start to closing without any problems. We didn't think we're qualified to purchase a house, but Bill went above and beyond to find a way to help us achieve our goal. He always responded very quickly with our requests, he would come back with different options with comparison chart to clearly indicate how much we need for down payment, monthly payments, interest rates, closing costs etc.
We would highly recommend Bill to anyone in need of lending services. In fact, we have already recommended Bill to one of our friends on purchasing a house.
--- David Chan - Houston, TX
Bank Statement Lending!
William Rapp of Network Funding, L. P. was very professional and I felt comfortable in dealing with him. I will definitely recommend him to family and friends.
--- Ian F - Missouri City, TX
Professionalism - Expert In Home Style Loan
Bill is an expert in the topic, his explanations and online material make a difference and he is always there from the beginning to the end. He is committed to make thing happen.
--- Felipe Caldern & Carolina Angel Gutierrez
Great Service!
Bill Rapp's handling of our loan (even though out of state) was unparalleled to any service I have been through prior, including 3 different real estate transactions and multiple refinances. Extremely quick close, with great options and flexibility for my families needs. All around A+
--- Chris & Beth Sheehan - San Jose, CA
Knowledgeable and Responsive!
Bill was a pleasure to work with and he made the loan process fairly easy. He answered all questions I had very quickly and was straight forward in doing it. I would recommend Bill to others.
--- Wes Brady - Richmond, TX
Very professional and always returned our calls!
Bill takes a lot of pride in his job and is very dependable. They were very patient and understanding. He went out of his way and explained all my questions and concerns. They were very professional and returned my phone calls and emails. He did a great job and I fully recommend him.
--- Therese, Malcom & Shirley Teixeira - Katy, TX
Great Job!
Bill helped us out from beginning to end of loan process. The loan closed in a timely manner as Bill worked hard with bank to get our to the final steps.
--- Kamal & Theresa Wilson - Hartford, CT
Avid Problem-Solver and Absolute Pleasure to Work With!
Bill Rapp worked very hard to ensure that we closed our loan and were able to move into our new home. He always had alternatives to any problems we encountered while closing. He worked with us from the beginning identifying solutions to any problems that we were having. He was an absolute pleasure to work with!
--- Nikita Rayani & Sanit Tejani - Houston, TX
Awesome to work with!
Being a first-time buyer I came in with lots of questions and concerns. Bill was always available for any questions I had and answered everything to my satisfaction. Bill made the loan process so painless that I could still concentrate on other things. We ended up closing early which made things even better. If you are in need of a lender and want someone who is very approachable and stays on top of your loan then Bill is your guy.
--- Cesar Raya - Richmond, TX
Loan Declined by my bank, and he saved the day!
Bill, did an amazing job helping me close on my house. He took the reigns and reassured me the best route to take to help close. He was accountable, thorough and trustworthy. I will continue to work with Network Funding, L.P. when it comes to home buying in the future because of the quality of service Bill gave.
--- Jacob Smith - Boerne, TX
Bill Rapp Will Definitely Make It Happen!
Bill is the most kind, patient and helpful person I have ever known. He answers his phone calls and emails promptly. You can ask him a million questions, and he will answer each and every one of them. Before I started working with Bill, I had been turned down for a home loan, because of some past credit issues I had, plus I was a single mother. However, once I started working with Bill, he was able to quickly get me a home loan, with a good interest rate. I would recommend that you call him, as he will help you.
--- Corinne Wilson - Roselle, NJ
Knowledgeable, Honest, Trustworthy, and Reliable!
"I will definitely keep you in mind. If anyone I know needs financing, I will send them your way!"
--- Jon & Andrea Saleem, CRPC Financial Advisor - Houston, TX
Best Dam Mortgage Guy a man could know!
"Hands down the best loan experience to date!"
--- Gabe & Chelsea Jackson - Pearland, TX
Phenomenal, Hard Working and Never Quits!
Had a stupid foreclosure that could have been avoided if ex’s attny would have sent my buy out offer. So Bill was able to push this through with a 4 year foreclosure. He worked his butt off, was very diligent with his communication; and was very professional talking to me even when I was screaming and/or crying at him. Highly recommend this lender. He really go to the ends of the earth to help you!
--- Liz Keeter - Harlingen, TX
Exceptional customer service!
Bill is the most kind, patient and helpful person I have ever known. He answers his phone calls and emails promptly. You can ask him a million questions, and he will answer each and every one of them. Before I started working with Bill, I had been turned down for a home loan, because of some past credit issues I had, plus I was a single mother. However, once I started working with Bill, he was able to quickly get me a home loan, with a good interest rate. I would recommend that you call him, as he will help you.
--- Isha Lopez & Mauricio Garcia - Houston, TX
Service with a capitol S
Bill went above and beyond at every turn. He worked late on Saturday, he worked late all the time. We wanted to close ASAP and he really helped make it happen for us.
--- Jeff & Wendy Heger - Houston, TX
Best Buying Experience!
I would would highly recommend going with Network Funding LP. As a first time home buyer I didn't know what to expect. Bill Rapp was very helpful in answering all my questions and guided me through all ghe steps. I couldn't have asked for a better buying experience!
--- Tabitha Turner - Humble, TX
Would recommend him and use him again!
Very involved and professional . Kept me informed and up to date on everything that was going on Went with me closing and was very helpful and knowledgeable.
--- Kathy Ward - Houston, TX
Great experience!
Well I meet bill back in December 2016 he got recommended by my real estate agent we had a house in sight and started the process to get approved but we fail due to my work history and credit bill told me not to give up and put me in contact with a credit repair company they help me bring my score up and bill walk me thru the process of getting a new line so this time around we got approved before looking for our house after we found it we still had a couple of hick up but with bills help on Sunday 6-18-17 to be exact Father's Day bill called me to give me the great news that we had got approved and the closing date was as scheduled bill was more than just a lender to my family he became a friend and I'm alway going to have him in mind for any other financial situation.
--- Alejandres Felimon - Richmond, TX
I really liked his attitude!
I wouldn't usually say this but the way he had handled my mortgage was really pleasant. I personally enjoyed the time spent with him while we discussed feasible rates. He's a great man with a great personality and he offered really low interests as well. Definitely recommend him to others.
--- Tom Troiano - Atlantic City, NJ
He's nothing short of a miracle!
I'm a self-employed businessman and had him figure out the mortgage of the house after 30% down payment. The interest rates I received were incredibly low given what I had thought of earlier. One other important thing to note was that I hadn't really taken any loans earlier, so I had no credit history. He helped me out with all that as well so I can't really call him anything else but a miracle.
--- Fran Suarez - Cleveland, OH
He's really helpful!
I made a bid to him and the very same day he gave me an offer which I couldn't resist. It was too intimidating with those incredibly low interest rates and all, thoroughly recommend him.
--- Kenny Mickle - Houston, TX
Expeditious!
Bill was very expeditious and made it real easy going through the loan process. I felt he was on top of things.
I deal with investment properties and will more than likely call on him again.
--- Wayne King - Pensacola, FL
Bill was great!
Bill made us feel like a friend all the way thru the process. He was patient and explained everything he needed clearly. He was available ANYTIME we had questions or needed more information. Hopefully we won’t go thru this process again anytime soon, but if we do - we’d choose Bill! =)
--- Barbra & Nick Grimmer - Austin, TX
Great broker!
Bill was a great broker to work with. As first time home buyers we had many questions about the process, Bill took the time to help us even calling us back on weekends with answers. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone looking for a broker to work with.
--- Murray & Lisa Turner - Pensacola, FL
Outstanding service!
I couldn't have been more pleased with Bill's level of service. He made what is typically a lengthy, arduous process far quicker and easier at every turn. I'm extremely comfortable recommending Bill to friends and family, and will definitely utilize his services again!
--- Jim Lipari - Austin, TX
FHA 203 H Loan Product
The Section 203(h) program allows the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) to insure mortgages made by qualified lenders to victims of a major disaster who have lost their homes and are in the process of rebuilding or buying another home.
Purpose:
Through Section 203(h), the Federal Government helps victims in Presidentially designated disaster areas recover by making it easier for them to get mortgages and become homeowners or re-establish themselves as homeowners.
Type of Assistance:
This program provides mortgage insurance to protect lenders against the risk of default on mortgages to qualified disaster victims. Individuals are eligible for this program if their homes are located in an area that was designated by the President as a disaster area and if their homes were destroyed or damaged to such an extent that reconstruction or replacement is necessary. Insured mortgages may be used to finance the purchase or reconstruction of a one-family home that will be the principal residence of the homeowner. Like the basic FHA mortgage insurance program it resembles (Section 203(b) Mortgage Insurance for One to Four Family Homes), Section 203(h) offers features that make recovery from a disaster easier for homeowners:
No down payment is required. The borrower is eligible for 100 percent financing. Closing costs and prepaid expenses must be paid by the borrower in cash or paid through premium pricing or by the seller, subject to a 6 percent limitation on seller concessions.
FHA mortgage insurance is not free. Mortgagees collect from the borrowers an up-front insurance premium (which may be financed) at the time of purchase, as well as monthly premiums that are not financed, but instead are added to the regular mortgage payment.
HUD sets limits on the amount that may be insured. To make sure that its programs serve low and moderate income people, FHA sets limits on the dollar value of the mortgage. The current FHA mortgage limit can be viewed online. These figures vary over time and by place, depending on the cost of living and other factors (higher limits also exist for two to four family properties).
Eligible Customers:
Anyone whose home has been destroyed or severely damaged in a Presidentially declared disaster area is eligible to apply for mortgage insurance under this program.
Application:
The borrower's application for mortgage insurance must be submitted to the lender within one year of the President's declaration of the disaster. Applications are made through an FHA approved lending institution, who make their requests through a provision known as "Direct Endorsement," which authorizes them to consider applications without submitting paperwork to HUD. Mortgage insurance processing and administration for this and other FHA single family mortgage insurance products are handled through HUD's Homeownership Centers.
My best advice to you is to call Bill Rapp, the Mortgage Viking, to discuss your options today 281-222-0433.
🏠 Texas Mortgage Rates This Week: What Homebuyers Need to Watch Before Locking 🔐
🏠 Texas Mortgage Rates This Week: What Homebuyers Need to Watch Before Locking 🔐
📉 Texas Mortgage Rate Update: Could This Week Create a Better Buying Opportunity? 🏡
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Texas Mortgage Rates: What Buyers Should Watch This Week
If you are buying a home in Texas, mortgage rates remain one of the biggest variables affecting your purchasing power. And this week could be particularly important because several major economic reports are scheduled that have the potential to move the bond market—and, in turn, mortgage pricing.
As of August 27, 2026, the latest Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey showed the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate at 6.66%, compared with 6.65% the previous week. The average 15-year fixed rate was 5.98%.
Those figures are national averages, not a quote for an individual Texas borrower. Your actual mortgage rate can vary based on credit, down payment, property type, occupancy, loan program, points, loan size and other underwriting factors.
For Texas homebuyers, the more important question may therefore be:
What could move mortgage rates next—and what should you do about it?
Mortgage Rates Have Been Relatively Stable
Mortgage rates have spent the last several weeks trading in a relatively narrow range. Freddie Mac reported the following average 30-year fixed rates:
Week | 30-Year Fixed |
August 6 | 6.69% |
August 13 | 6.67% |
August 20 | 6.65% |
August 27 | 6.66% |
That stability is important. It means buyers should not necessarily structure their entire home search around trying to predict one dramatic rate move.
Instead, buyers should understand what drives mortgage rates, know what payment works for their budget and be prepared to act when the right combination of property, financing and price becomes available.
What Could Move Texas Mortgage Rates This Week?
This is a potentially important week for economic data.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics is scheduled to release July Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) data on Tuesday, September 1, followed by the August Employment Situation report on Friday, September 4.
Why should a Texas homebuyer care about employment reports?
Because mortgage rates are heavily influenced by expectations surrounding inflation, economic growth and Federal Reserve monetary policy. Stronger-than-expected economic or employment numbers can sometimes place upward pressure on bond yields and mortgage rates, while weaker data can sometimes have the opposite effect.
There is no guarantee of either outcome. Markets frequently move before reports are released because investors trade based on expectations.
Inflation Remains an Important Part of the Rate Story
Inflation also continues to matter.
The July Consumer Price Index showed overall consumer prices 3.4% higher than a year earlier, down from 3.5% in June.
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh also said in his August 28 Jackson Hole remarks that inflation remained above the Fed's 2% objective, while describing the labor market as relatively stable.
For mortgage borrowers, that combination matters because persistent inflation can make a rapid decline in longer-term interest rates more difficult.
Don't Confuse the Fed Funds Rate With Your Mortgage Rate
One of the biggest misconceptions among homebuyers is that the Federal Reserve directly sets mortgage rates.
It doesn't.
The Federal Reserve controls a short-term benchmark rate. Mortgage rates are market-driven and are closely connected to Treasury yields, mortgage-backed securities, inflation expectations and broader investor sentiment.
That means mortgage rates can sometimes fall before the Fed cuts rates—or rise even when the market expects future Fed cuts.
Waiting solely for a particular Federal Reserve announcement can therefore be a risky homebuying strategy.
What Does a Small Rate Change Actually Mean?
Consider a $400,000 30-year mortgage, excluding taxes, insurance, HOA charges and mortgage insurance.
At 6.50%, principal and interest would be approximately $2,528 per month.
At 6.75%, it would be approximately $2,594.
At 7.00%, it would be approximately $2,661.
A half-percentage-point difference from 6.50% to 7.00% represents roughly $133 per month on this example.
That's meaningful—but financing decisions should still be evaluated in context.
A buyer who negotiates a lower purchase price, seller-paid closing costs or a mortgage-rate buydown could potentially create more value than someone who waits months hoping for a slightly lower market rate.
Texas Buyers Should Watch Builder Incentives Too
Texas buyers should also look beyond the headline mortgage rate.
In markets where builders have inventory to sell, incentives can sometimes include:
·Seller or builder closing-cost contributions
·Temporary rate buydowns
·Permanent rate buydowns
·Price reductions
·Design or upgrade credits
·Other financing incentives
The lowest advertised interest rate is not automatically the best financial transaction.
Compare the entire deal.
Should You Lock Your Mortgage Rate This Week?
There isn't one correct answer for every borrower.
If you already have a property under contract and the current payment fits comfortably within your financial plan, locking can eliminate the uncertainty of rates moving higher before closing.
If your closing is further away and you have sufficient risk tolerance, there may be circumstances where floating the rate makes sense.
The key is understanding the tradeoff rather than trying to perfectly time the market.
Why Working With a Mortgage Broker Can Matter
Different lenders can have different pricing, underwriting overlays and loan programs at the same point in time.
That is where working with an independent mortgage broker can be valuable.
At Medallion Funds, we can evaluate financing strategies based on the borrower's specific circumstances rather than simply focusing on one advertised rate.
Depending on the transaction, that can include conventional, FHA, VA, jumbo, doctor and dentist mortgage programs, construction or renovation financing, and other specialized mortgage solutions.
The Bottom Line for Texas Homebuyers
The latest Freddie Mac benchmark puts the national average 30-year fixed mortgage rate at 6.66%, but economic data could create volatility this week.
Instead of asking only:
"Are mortgage rates going down?"
Consider asking:
"What combination of rate, price, credits, loan structure and monthly payment gives me the best overall transaction?"
That's a much more useful question.
If you are planning to buy a home in Texas, getting pre-approved—and understanding how different rate scenarios affect your purchasing power—can help you make decisions before you find the property you want.
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