Homeowner PSA – Burke Mortgage

Connecticut Mortgage Scam: Protect Your Home & Loan

John Burke — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:46:42 +0000

Protect yourself from Connecticut mortgage scams. Learn how to spot scam texts and explore legitimate, statewide refinance options with Burke Mortgage.

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Prescreened Offers: Why They Matter for Home Buyers

John Burke — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 01:14:03 +0000

Understanding prescreened offers can empower you to make informed financial decisions that support your homeownership goals.

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New Law Protects Homebuyers’ Privacy: What It Means for Connecticut Borrowers

John Burke — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 21:43:12 +0000

President Trump’s signing of the Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act stops the sale of mortgage trigger leads, safeguarding Connecticut homebuyers’ personal data.

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Breaking News! Mortgage Trigger Leads Introduced In NDAA Bill!

John Burke — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 18:35:59 +0000

Learn about the recent ban on mortgage trigger leads in the NDAA bill and how this legislation aims to protect consumers from predatory lending practices.

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Urgent: Support the Homebuyers’ Privacy Protection Act Today!

John Burke — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 18:42:45 +0000

Supporting the Homebuyers’ Privacy Protection Act S.3502 Can Help End Trigger Leads As a Connecticut-based mortgage professional, John Burke and the entire Burke Mortgage team are committed to championing the cause of consumer privacy. Your advocacy will contribute to the collective effort to end the practice of unsolicited trigger leads, safeguarding the privacy of consumers Read More

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Trigger Leads: Don’t Be Exploited by the Credit Bureaus

John Burke — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 16:48:55 +0000

Get the link for the Do Not Call List and some questions you can ask when mortgage companies solicit you.

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PSA: Identity Theft

John Burke — Mon, 16 Nov 2020 20:18:50 +0000

Often someone finds out that they are a victim of identity theft when they are in the middle of applying for a mortgage. Learn more.

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Burke… Mortgage Buyer Beware

John Burke — Mon, 17 Feb 2020 18:53:37 +0000

Mortgage Buyer, Do you know who your lender is?

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PSA: Social Security Scam

John Burke — Tue, 08 Jan 2019 19:55:35 +0000

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is closed due to the lapse in government funding but their website is still working to help alert people about scams such as the Social Security phone call scam. When filing for a mortgage you need you to share your social security number. As mortgage brokers, we are very concerned Read More

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Service Announcement: Homeowners with fireplaces in Connecticut

John Burke — Mon, 17 Dec 2018 08:25:43 +0000

You’re in your new home and excited about your new fireplace. We’re sure you’re having dreams of chestnuts roasting over an open fire. And Jack Frost nipping at your nose. But did you think about: Did you get your chimney inspected? They should be checked annually (and sometimes monthly) Do you have a fireplace screen? Read More

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