Mortgage NewsAugust 1, 2017VA Mortgage Rates Are The Lowest, So Why Aren’t More Veterans Using Them?Veterans have access to low VA mortgage rates, but too often, they choose another loan type. Correcting myths deter eligible veterans from the benefit.
Mortgage NewsJuly 7, 2017Judgments? Liens? New Guidelines May Help You Qualify For A Home LoanNew mortgage credit guidelines can help you qualify for a home loan if you have liens or judgments in your credit history.
Mortgage NewsJune 26, 2017Low Income Home Buying : 50 Cities Where You Can Buy A Home NowLow income home buying is possible, even if you are not looking in one of the 50 most affordable markets. Qualification strategies that work in any region.
Mortgage NewsJune 20, 2017Lenders May Never Again Ask You For Pay Stubs, W-2s, Or Bank StatementsMortgages are on their way to being 100% paper-free. Consumers are loving new processes put in place by the nation's largest lending agencies.
Mortgage NewsJune 13, 2017Consumers: Maybe Mortgage Rates Won’t Rise After AllA recent Fannie Mae survey shows a shift in consumer attitudes about mortgage rates. Twelve months from now, say survey takers, rates could be lower.
Mortgage NewsMay 18, 2017Report: 6-In-10 Consumers Now Believe Getting A Mortgage Is EasyThe majority of consumers now think getting a mortgage isn't that hard. That's a marked change from just a few years ago.
Mortgage NewsApril 23, 2017You Don’t Need Sky-High Income To Buy A HomeA new report shows you don't need a large income to buy a home. An abundance of low-income home loans and programs are making homeownership possible for a new batch of buyers.
Mortgage NewsFebruary 16, 2017Fast-Falling Foreclosure Rates Are Pushing Up Your Home’s ValueFalling foreclosure rates are good for the real estate market. Here's how they affect home prices and the homebuying experience.
Mortgage NewsFebruary 14, 2017Mortgage Lenders Are Loosening Credit Standards RapidlyA Federal Reserve survey shows mortgage lenders making it drastically easier to get mortgage-approved. Been denied for a mortgage in the past? It's time to re-apply.
Mortgage NewsFebruary 7, 2017Six Online Tools Every Mortgage Consumer Should UseMortgage applicants enjoy access to more information than ever before. Use these six tools to make the best decision about your mortgage.
Mortgage NewsJune 25, 2016Brexit : Mortgage Rates Near All-Time Low After UK VoteThe bottom fell from U.S. mortgage rates after Britain voted to leave the European Union. "Brexit" is creating one of the best days for rates in history.
Mortgage NewsJuly 1, 2015TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosures (TRID) Changing The Way Homes Are BoughtThe new TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosures (TRID) is changing the way homes are financed. Will the mandatory 3-day "waiting periods" affect your closing?
Conventional LoansSeptember 29, 2014Conventional Loans Dominate U.S. Mortgage Market64% of August home loans were linked to conventional mortgage financing. Find out why, and read about FHA and VA financing, too. Get live mortgage rates.
Mortgage NewsDecember 17, 2013Foreclosure Activity Drops; 2014 Foreclosures To Sell At Steep DiscountsForeclosures sell for an average discount of 17%, but foreclosed homes are getting harder to find. Here's where to look, and how to get the best mortgage deals.
Mortgage NewsOctober 6, 2008International Real Estate Investors Should Consider Buying U.S. Real Estate In 2008 Instead Of 2012When foreign national buyers consider investing in U.S. real estate, they often focus on projects set to deliver 2-4 years out as opposed to projects that are ready to deliver today. Considering the path of the world's economy , this long-term investment strategy may be a bit short-sighted. For non-U.S....
Mortgage NewsApril 23, 2008What International Buyers Need To Know About Today’s Foreign National Mortgage MarketAs the dollar slides against the world's currencies, foreign national buyers are flocking to U.S. housing market for second homes and investment properties. Looking at the graph, it's not hard to see why. Since September 2007, a European's cost to buy a $300,000 property in the United States has fallen...