Mortgage NewsDecember 13, 2021Will home prices drop in 2022? (Podcast)If you're eyeing a new home purchase, you're probably wondering where home prices are headed in 2022. Here's what you should know.
Mortgage NewsDecember 3, 2021FHA, VA, conventional mortgages increase loan limits for 2022Rising home prices caused loan limits to increase. Find out what the new conforming and FHA loan limits are for mortgages in 2022.
Mortgage NewsNovember 22, 20212022 Loan limits edge toward $1 million2022 loan limits will be announced this month. And it's likely we'll see FHA and conforming loan limits close to $1 million. Here's what it means for you.
Mortgage RatesNovember 2, 2021Will mortgage rates go up after the Fed meeting this week?The Federal Reserve meeting this week should hold key information for mortgage rates. But the impact might surprise some borrowers. Here's why.
Mortgage NewsOctober 4, 2021New mortgage proposed for low-income, first-time homebuyersA new bill in Congress aims to provide a hugely valuable boost to low-income first-time homebuyers. Find out if you might benefit.
Mortgage RatesSeptember 30, 2021Mortgage rates spike above 3%. Are record rates gone for good?30-Year mortgage rates just passed 3% for the first time since June. And with big changes driven by the Fed, higher rates could be here to stay this time.
Mortgage RatesSeptember 23, 20212% Mortgage rates could disappear “soon,” per Fed meetingFollowing a Fed meeting on Sept. 22, it looks highly likely that mortgage rates will rise soon — potentially as early as October or November.
Mortgage NewsSeptember 15, 2021HIRO Mortgage Program 2025: High LTV Refinance OptionThe HIRO program (high-LTV refinance option) lets homeowners refinance into today's low mortgage rates with little or no equity and easier documentation.
Mortgage NewsAugust 12, 2021New mortgage rule makes it easier for renters to buy homesA new rule from Fannie Mae will help renters buy homes. If you have little or no credit history, rent payments can now help you qualify for a mortgage.
Mortgage NewsJuly 26, 2021New Biden mortgage relief plan cuts payments by 25%A new mortgage relief plan from President Biden will reduce mortgage payments by 20 to 25 percent for eligible borrowers. Learn about relief options here.
RefinanceJuly 19, 2021Refinance rates fall as Adverse Market Refi Fee is removedThe Adverse Market Refinance Fee made it more expensive to refinance over the last year. Now, that fee has been removed. Learn more here.
Mortgage NewsJune 29, 20210% Down home loan proposed for teachers, first respondersA new bill aims to create a zero-down home loan program for teachers, firefighters, police, and other first responders. Here's what you should know.
Mortgage RatesJune 21, 2021Late-2021 mortgage rate predictions: How high will rates go?Will rates drop again in 2021? Or will they keep going up? We asked 10 experts for their mortgage rate predictions. Here's what we found.
Mortgage NewsJune 2, 2021RefiNow and Refi Possible: Low-income refinance options 2021A new refinance option from FHFA could help low-income homeowners save $2,000 per year or more. Learn about program rates and requirements here.
Mortgage NewsMay 25, 2021Mortgage requirements are loosening for home buyersMortgage requirements are easing up. That's good news for home buyers. It may be easier to buy with low credit or a low down payment than it was in 2020.
Mortgage RatesMay 18, 2021Mortgage rates and inflation: Why are rates going up?What's the relationship between mortgage rates and inflation? Learn why high inflation might cause mortgage rates to go up this year.
Mortgage NewsApril 28, 2021Biden’s first-time homebuyer tax credit heads to CongressBiden's proposed $15,000 home buyer tax credit is now in Congress, along with a $25,000 home buyer grant. Learn about what both programs would entail.
Mortgage NewsApril 15, 2021No foreclosures until 2022? CFPB seeks to extend foreclosure moratoriumCFPB has proposed extending the foreclosure moratorium through Dec. 31, 2021. That would mean no COVID-related foreclosures until 2022. Learn more here.
Mortgage NewsApril 6, 2021Five reasons it’s not a “horrible time to buy a house”Many experts are saying it's a horrible time to buy a house. But that's not true for everyone. Here are 5 reasons it could be a great time to buy a home.
Mortgage NewsMarch 16, 2021New rule means higher fees for investment property mortgages and second homesA new rule from FHFA caused a sharp increase in investment property mortgage and second home mortgage fees. Here's what you need to know.
