Mortgage NewsOctober 16, 2019Payment-to-income ratios drop; housing affordability rises in many marketsPayment-to-income ratios are down, and in early September, housing affordability hit a 32-month high, according to new data.
Mortgage NewsOctober 15, 2019The country’s hottest housing markets aren’t what you’d expectThe hottest housing markets aren't big cities or metros. According to new data, they’re smaller, outlying cities with more affordable housing.
Mortgage NewsOctober 14, 2019New study: Almost half of all renters are paying too much for housingAccording to new data, the share of renters who are burdened by their housing costs has hit its highest rate in five years.
Mortgage NewsOctober 9, 2019Planning some DIY? These home improvement projects bring the most joyDo you have some home improvements in mind? Then choose carefully. According to a new survey, some projects spark more joy than others.
Mortgage NewsOctober 8, 2019Millennials notch highest refinance share in four yearsLow mortgage rates have spurred a refinance surge with Millennials, accounting for 25 percent of the group's loan activity in August.
Mortgage NewsOctober 7, 2019House prices might be rising, but buying a home is still affordable in these marketsHouse prices have been rising steadily for a while now, but there are still some pockets of affordability for would-be homebuyers.
Mortgage NewsOctober 3, 2019Property crimes are highest in this state; how safe is your house?How safe is your state? A new study shows that Alaska and New Mexico have seen the biggest jumps in property crimes over the last five years.
Mortgage NewsOctober 2, 2019Real estate agents say it’s a good time for selling your houseThinking of selling your house? You might want to hop on it. Agents say it’s a seller’s market — and you’ll face less competition as a result.
Mortgage NewsOctober 1, 2019New study shows living with mom and dad is more popular than everAmerican households are changing, and according to a new study, today’s young adults are living with mom and dad more than ever before.
Buying a homeSeptember 30, 2019Cheap homes: Affordable housing in government Opportunity Zones [INFOGRAPHIC]
Mortgage NewsSeptember 30, 2019First-time homebuyers feel unprepared, discriminated against, a new survey showsA new survey shows first-time homebuyers don’t feel prepared to buy a home. Some even say they've been discriminated against in the process
Mortgage NewsSeptember 26, 2019Equity rises by $5K for most homeowners — and 5X that in some statesThe average homeowner earned about $4,900 in home equity over the last year. In some states? Homeowners gained more than five times that.
Mortgage NewsSeptember 25, 2019New study: Mortgage rate quotes vary most for low-credit borrowers, VA loans
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 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.
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.
