Mortgage NewsSeptember 25, 2019New study: Mortgage rate quotes vary most for low-credit borrowers, VA loans
RefinanceSeptember 24, 2019Survey says: Homeowners want to refinance — and it could save them $44,000 or moreRefinancing has surged in recent months, and it's no wonder why. Just how much money could you stand to save with a refinance?
Mortgage NewsSeptember 24, 2019Average mortgage payments slide for the first time in yearsHome prices might be up, but American mortgage payments are actually falling, having dropped over 6 percent in just the last year.
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.
Mortgage RatesSeptember 19, 2019Mortgage rates spiked, but don’t cancel your loan search. Here’s whyMortgage rates are up this week according to Freddie Mac's weekly survey, but house hunters shouldn't lose heart. Here's why.
Mortgage NewsSeptember 19, 2019Crime, commutes, and community: Here are the top concerns for homebuyersAffordability is the No. 1 priority for today’s homebuyers, but that’s not all they want in a house. Research shows crime and commutes matter, too.
Federal ReserveSeptember 18, 2019Mortgage rates whipsaw after a divided Fed issues a rate cut: September 2019 Fed Meeting update
Mortgage NewsSeptember 18, 2019Good weather, even better home prices: The nation’s sweet spots for buying a houseWant great weather and affordable housing costs? Then consider buying a house in the Southeast. The region is America’s “sweet spot” for both.
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 NewsSeptember 17, 2019Cabinets, counters, and appliances: What the dream home looks like by generationThe American dream home has white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and granite countertops. For Millennials, it's also in the suburbs.
Mortgage NewsSeptember 16, 2019Here’s how the September 2019 Fed meeting will affect your walletIf the Fed decides to cut the federal funds rate at this month's meeting, consumers could see savings reflected in mortgage rates and elsewhere.
Mortgage NewsSeptember 16, 2019These are the best cities for Generation Z around the worldAccording to a new analysis, the U.S. is home to three of the world’s best cities for Generation Z — Los Angeles, Boston, and New York.
Mortgage NewsSeptember 13, 2019New app aims to add transparency between real estate agents, consumersA new app is looking to add more transparency to the homebuying process — particularly when it comes to real estate agents.
Mortgage RatesSeptember 12, 2019Trump: ‘Get our interest rates down to zero or less.’ What that means for mortgage ratesMortgage rates could be headed lower after mounting pressure on the Federal Reserve to make a historic rate cut.
Mortgage NewsSeptember 12, 2019Teachers have it hard with housing costs, but renting is worseHousing costs are hard for teachers. Starting teachers need to spend about 47 percent of their salary to afford a median-priced rental.
Mortgage NewsSeptember 11, 2019Survey says: Homeownership brings happiness — way more than rentingHomeownership equals happiness. A new survey says 93 percent of homeowners say having a house makes them happier than renting did.
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.
Mortgage NewsSeptember 10, 2019Millennial refinances jump — especially on conventional loansLow mortgage rates are pushing more and more Millennials to refinance. Overall refinances jumped 9 percent for Millennials in the last month.
Mortgage NewsSeptember 9, 2019Homebuyers are seeing longer house hunts; here’s what they plan to do about itActive homebuyers are seeing longer house hunts than they were a year ago. More than half have been searching for at least three months or longer.
