Mortgage NewsMarch 18, 2020New analysis: Low rates have given a big boost to housing affordabilityAccording to a new analysis, The recent drop in mortgage rates has caused a spike in overall housing affordability — especially in Dallas.
Mortgage NewsMarch 17, 2020Record-low mortgage rates skyrocket due to strange lending phenomenon. What now?Record-low mortgage rates came and went. Last week saw a return to 4% rates and increased closing times. Here's what borrowers can do to help their cause.
Mortgage NewsMarch 16, 2020A look at SARS data: What the coronavirus pandemic could mean for home prices and buying competitionWhile the coronavirus outbreak is certainly no good news, it appears there may be a silver lining to look forward to — at least for hopeful homebuyers.
Mortgage NewsMarch 11, 2020Millennials are refinancing in waves — especially older onesThanks to record-low mortgage rates, refinancing activity has jumped in recent weeks — especially with older-aged Millennials.
Mortgage NewsMarch 9, 2020Homebuyers and sellers: Look to this brokerage if you’re worried about coronavirus If worries of the coronavirus have you shying away from buying that dream house, one one brokerage has you covered.
Mortgage NewsMarch 5, 2020You probably already missed the ‘all-time low’ 3.29% mortgage rateYou may have heard that the lowest rates ever are here. But are they still available?
Mortgage NewsMarch 5, 2020Here’s how many Americans plan to buy a house in the next 5 yearsThe American Dream is alive and well. A whopping 84% say owning a home is a priority, while nearly 40% plan to buy a house in the next five years.
Mortgage NewsMarch 4, 2020New study: These are the best months (and days) to list your houseWant to list your house soon? According to a new study, homes listed in April and May sell the fastest and bring in the most profits.
Mortgage RatesMarch 3, 2020Emergency “double” Fed rate cut pushes mortgage rates to record lowsThe Fed just issued an emergency "double' rate cut as coronavirus fears continue. Mortgage rates sink to all-time lows.
Mortgage RatesMarch 2, 2020Your bank won’t give you a mortgage rate in the 2’s. Here’s whyMortgage rates should be in the 2's right now according to historical trends. But they're averaging almost 3.5%. Here's why banks won't let them go lower.
Mortgage RatesFebruary 26, 2020The lowest mortgage rates in nearly 50 years?This week, mortgage rates are close to the lowest they've ever been. Can they go lower? Or should you lock a mortgage rate today?
Mortgage NewsFebruary 26, 2020Here’s where homebuyers are the happiestBuying a home? Then head to the Midwest. According to a new survey, that's where the nation's happiest recent homebuyers are located.
Mortgage NewsFebruary 24, 2020Spring homebuying: These are the easiest markets to buy a home inWant to buy a home? According to new data, the Sunshine State is home to three of the easiest homebuying markets in the country.
Mortgage NewsFebruary 17, 2020Worried about paying over listing price for that dream home? You might not need to
Mortgage NewsFebruary 12, 2020Homebuyers take note: These are the cities where home values will appreciate the most this yearWant to make sure your home grows in value? Then buy a house in the South. According to new analysis, that’s where home values will appreciate the most in 2020.
Mortgage NewsFebruary 10, 2020New analysis: Spring homebuying season may be the last affordable one for some timeYou may want to buy that house soon. As one expert says: “This spring homebuying season may be the last affordable one in a while.”
Mortgage NewsFebruary 5, 2020Cost gap shrinks between buying a home and renting oneThe gap between the costs of buying a home vs renting one is shrinking. According to a new analysis, the monthly cost to buy fell over the last year.
Mortgage RatesFebruary 5, 2020Mortgage rates hit 39-month lows on Wuhan coronavirus fearsThe coronavirus and mortgage rates are now closely related. The virus has pushed down mortgage rates — and it could push them down further in coming weeks.
