Mortgage NewsSeptember 25, 2019New study: Mortgage rate quotes vary most for low-credit borrowers, VA loans
Mortgage NewsSeptember 23, 2019Industry players encourage CFPB to remove DTI requirements from QM ruleA major industry player is urging the CFPB to remove DTI requirements from its qualified mortgage rule once the so-called “QM patch” ends.
Federal ReserveSeptember 17, 2019Here’s why the Fed is relentlessly pushing rates lower – and how it affects youThe Fed is feeling pressure to lower bank rates at this week's meeting. Learn how Trump and others are influencing the Fed, and how this might affect you.
Mortgage RatesSeptember 10, 2019As mortgage rates hit the 3s, a record 11.7 million homeowners have become refinance-eligibleMortgage rates have dropped to new lows, putting a record number of homeowners "in the money" to refinance and cut their rates by at least 0.75%, says a new report.
Federal ReserveJune 19, 2019Mortgage rates fall as the Fed hints at future rate cutsMortgage rates are in a tailspin as the Fed holds rates steady in June and hints at a significant cut this July.
RefinanceApril 2, 20195 million homeowners suddenly “in the money” to refinanceA few months ago, it didn't make sense for many homeowners to refinance. But almost overnight, nearly 5 million of them can cut their monthly payments. What's going on?
Mortgage RatesMarch 26, 2019Are 3% mortgage rates in our future? For some, they are already hereThree percent mortgage rates are a real possibility in 2019, and in fact, already here for some borrowers, according to The Mortgage Reports daily survey. See if you qualify for a rate in the 3s.
Economic NewsMarch 21, 2019Brexit pushes mortgage rates to 13-month lows. What mortgage shoppers should do nowBrexit drama is pushing down US mortgage rates. Should mortgage shoppers act now or wait for rates to drop even lower?
Real Estate NewsJanuary 28, 2019Boomers shy away from downsizing, focusing on home improvements insteadBaby Boomers are shunning the idea of downsizing. According to a new survey, more and more older Americans are opting to age in place — and they’re focusing big on home improvements to make it happen.
Economic NewsJanuary 26, 2019Shutdown lessons: How much emergency savings should you have?The shutdown of the US government, and the financial difficulties furloughed workers face highlights the need for emergency savings. How much do you need, and how do you get it? Find out here.
Real Estate NewsJanuary 26, 2019Cash-out refinancing easier for furloughed workers, just in case the government shuts down again in FebruaryIt no secret that the 800,000 furloughed federal workers affected by the nearly 40-day government shutdown are struggling. Fortunately, three industry players have stepped up to help.
Mortgage NewsJanuary 11, 2019Mortgage shutdown problems: If you’re furloughed and face a late mortgage paymentGovernment shutdown victims and others can find ourselves in impossible financial difficulties where we face a late mortgage payment. Here's what to do.
Economic NewsJanuary 10, 2019Mortgage rates drop below 4.5%. Homeowners scramble to refinanceMortgage rates have been falling since November, but the American consumer is just now noticing. A mini refi boom has started as homeowners are starting to notice low rates.
Real Estate NewsJanuary 9, 2019Low inventory and a possible recession? What real estate agents see for the 2019 housing marketIf you ask real estate agents, 2019 will be riddled with housing cost concerns, inventory shortages and high home prices thanks to Amazon’s HQ2. Despite all this, agents expect home sales to remain largely steady (or even increase) over the year.
Real Estate NewsJanuary 8, 2019Home price growth predicted to slow even more in 2019, experts sayExpect home price growth to slow even more as we head into 2019. According to a new forecast, prices will likely increase 4.8 percent by November 2019 — a dip from this year’s increase of 5.1 percent.
Real Estate NewsJanuary 7, 2019Investments into real estate technology dip for third month in a rowIs investment into real estate tech finally starting to wane? According to new data, it just may be. — and fast. VC investments dropped 96 percent in December alone.
Real Estate NewsDecember 26, 2018Mortgage rates continue downward fall, sending sales up with themMortgage rates are still on the decline, despite a recent rate hike from the Federal Reserve. This dip is likely behind the most recent increase in existing home sales — the first such jump in more than six months, according to Freddie Mac.
Real Estate NewsDecember 25, 2018Single women homeowners outrank Single men — especially in these citiesBuying a home before marriage is becoming increasingly more popular — particularly with women. According to new data, single women are almost twice as likely as single men to become homebuyers.
Real Estate NewsDecember 21, 2018These states see the most home burglary lossesWant to avoid a burglary or robbery in your newly purchased house? Then you might want to steer clear of Texas. According to a new study, the Lone Star State has the highest amount of burglary losses in the entire country.