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September 23, 2017
Family-friendly cities: schools, healthcare and fun for all If you’re looking for a great place to put down roots, you might want to look westward -- or at least to the Midwest. According to WalletHub’s Best & Worst Places to Raise a Family, this region claims the bulk of the nation’s most family-friendly cities. "Family-friendly" cities are […]
September 22, 2017
Renting a home is more expensive than ever in many markets. Protect yourself from future rent increases by buying a home.
September 22, 2017
Mortgage rates today are driven by movements in financial markets worldwide. When the economy heats up, bond price drop, and rates increase. When the economy pulls back, interest rates tend to fall.
September 22, 2017
Current mortgage rates and mortgage market movement. Today's mortgage rates and mortgage news. Live rate quotes available. News and data provided by MBSQuoteline, a real-time mortgage market data service available to loan officers, real estate agents, and other finance professionals.
September 21, 2017
Mortgage rates today are driven by movements in financial markets worldwide. When the economy heats up, bond price drop, and rates increase. When the economy pulls back, interest rates tend to fall.
September 21, 2017
What is a conventional mortgage? In mortgage lending, conventional simply means that a program is not backed by the government.
September 20, 2017
This month's Fed meeting provided few surprises. No interest rate increase, but it's still on the table for December.
September 20, 2017
Your closing date can make or break your move. Consider these five items when choosing when to close.
September 20, 2017
In the news, building starts were down in July; many believe due to hurricane activity.
September 20, 2017
Millennials are seeing some of the lowest mortgage rates of the year, and that is spurring refinance activity among young homeowners.
September 20, 2017
Mortgage rates today are driven by movements in financial markets worldwide. When the economy heats up, bond price drop, and rates increase. When the economy pulls back, interest rates tend to fall.
September 20, 2017
The Fed adjourns from a 2-day meeting Wednesday. The group doesn't set mortgage rates but it can influence them. How this week's meeting could affect your refinance and purchase mortgage rate.
September 19, 2017
One company, Loftium, has created a new opportunity, advancing the down payment for would-be homebuyers who agree to put their new home in a rental program.
September 19, 2017
Rates are low, but how long will they stay that way? Freddie Mac says: not very much longer.
September 19, 2017
Mortgage rates today are driven by movements in financial markets worldwide. When the economy heats up, bond price drop, and rates increase. When the economy pulls back, interest rates tend to fall.
September 18, 2017
Single women home buyers have a home equity disadvantage according to several studies. Here's what you can do about it.
September 18, 2017
Mortgage rates today are driven by movements in financial markets worldwide. When the economy heats up, bond price drop, and rates increase. When the economy pulls back, interest rates tend to fall.
September 18, 2017
Equifax is making headlines for all the wrong reasons. Where did the credit bureaus come from, anyway, and how did they get so much of your information?
September 17, 2017
If you're worried about being approved for a mortgage, you're not alone. Here's how to assess and improve your chances.
September 15, 2017
How to choose your neighborhood when buying a home? By investigating online and in-person. Here's how.
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October 8, 2015
U.S. homeowners are eligible for tax credits and tax deductions from the IRS. Maximize your tax return claims. Complimentary mortgage rate quotes available. Updated for 2015.
August 8, 2017
Credit score requirements are dropping for the FHA mortgage. Analysis and effect on U.S. home buyers, plus today's live FHA mortgage rates.
January 23, 2016
About the Fannie Mae HomePath Mortgage program plus details for getting approved. Read more about HomePath. Get today's live mortgage rates.
March 11, 2016
The waiting period before you can make a mortgage application after a "significant derogatory event" has been cut by half. Get more on Fannie Mae's update.
March 11, 2016
The waiting period before you can make a mortgage application after a "significant derogatory event" has been cut by half. Get more on Fannie Mae's update.
February 1, 2016
Experts said mortgage rates would over 4.5% by now. They're not. They're in the 3s. What will happen in February, though? Is now the time to lock?
June 13, 2017
Step-by-step instructions for accepting a cash downpayment gift on a home, including a ready-to-use gift letter template.
January 26, 2015
For the first time in more than a decade, the FHA has lowered its mortgage insurance premiums (MIP). Complete analysis and review, plus a complimentary FHA rate quote.
November 9, 2015
You'll need a good FICO to access today's best mortgage rates. How to shop for a loan and get your credit pulled without lowering your overall credit score.
April 8, 2015
Fannie Mae's Conventional 97 mortgage program is official. Just 3% down and ultra-low mortgage insurance rates. Easy-to-follow guidelines.
September 9, 2016
Another low-downpayment option is available to today's home buyers. The 97% LTV program can be used to refinance, too. Q&A plus access to live rate quotes.
May 12, 2017
About the bi-weekly mortgage payment program, and whether it's an effective way to own your home faster. Analysis, plus today's live mortgage rates.
July 31, 2017
Learn how to calculate your loan-to-value (LTV) and see what mortgage programs may be available to you. Mortgage rates available, too.
January 2, 2017
Defining "residual income" for VA borrowers, and listing requirements by state and by size of your family. Analysis, plus live VA rate quotes which are typically 25 basis points (0.25%) or more below comparable conventional rates.
May 26, 2016
It's easier than ever to get a mortgage loan approved, but certain behaviors can ruin your loan-in-process. A detailed list, plus access to today's rates.
June 22, 2017
Mortgage borrowers make the same common mistakes which increase their mortgage closing costs. How to make better choices for your purchase or refinance home loan.
January 17, 2017
About the USDA Rural Housing Program (Section 502), including household income limits for 2017. Lookup table by county, plus mortgage rates.
July 28, 2017
Details on mortgage discount points. How they work and what they cost. Compare today's discount points and get today's live mortgage rates.
April 12, 2017
You don't need to make a 20% downpayment to purchase a home. Review popular low- and no-downpayment mortgage programs and get a complimentary mortgage rate quote.
March 10, 2017
A step-by-step, non-biased walkthrough of today's home buying process. Read more, plus get access to today's live mortgage rates which are currently near their lowest of all-time.
March 5, 2014
You don't need a 20% downpayment to buy a home. Mortgage guidelines are loosening and mortgage rates are low. Read more and get today's rates.