HARP RefinanceJuly 26, 2016HARP 2: A “No Appraisal Needed” Home Loan RefinanceU.S. homeowners refinance differently since HARP 2 launched. It's easier than ever to refinance an underwater mortgage. Read more and get today's rates.
Mortgage StrategyJuly 25, 20163 Cost-Saving Piggyback Loan Strategies You Should KnowA piggyback loan is two loans in the place of one. Avoid mortgage insurance, plus two more strategies can reduce home financing costs.
About MortgagesJuly 17, 2016Buying A Home With A Boyfriend, Girlfriend, Partner, Or FriendImportant advice for buying a home with a boyfriend, girlfriend, or partner. Read more and get today's live mortgage rates.
Mortgage StrategyJuly 17, 2016Mortgage Calculator : Enter Your Income, See Your Home PriceNot every mortgage calculator is created equal. Use one that can tell you what you are likely to afford based on your income.
Real Estate NewsJuly 16, 2016Young Buyers Take A “Job-Centric” Approach To Home BuyingYoung adults are shopping for homes where they are likely to find a job as well. Low mortgage rates make it easier to afford homes in employment-rich areas.
Mortgage StrategyJuly 15, 20165-Year ARM Mortgage Rates Down Big In 2016With today's mortgage rates low, and for the right buyer, a 5-year ARM may be the more suitable option as compared to the 30-year fixed-rate mortgages.
Mortgage RatesJuly 14, 20169 Reasons You Should Think About Refinancing Your Mortgage AgainMortgage rates are marching downward, and homeowners are scooping them up to accomplish long-sought-after goals.
About MortgagesJuly 12, 2016Survey: 5 In 10 Millennials Still Consider Downpayment A BarrierA mortgage downpayment doesn't need to be a hard stop for today's buyer. Follow these loan program and saving strategies.
Mortgage RatesJuly 7, 2016The 10-Year Treasury Note Is A Poor Substitute For Live U.S. Mortgage RatesThe 10-year treasury is fully-decoupled from the 30-year fixed rate mortgage. Interest rate spreads are near the widest point in 2 years.
Mortgage StrategyJuly 5, 2016Are 15-Year Mortgages Better Than 30-Year Mortgages?Homeowners are choosing the 15-year mortgage over the 30-year loan more often since 2014. Read why, then decide for yourself which mortgage loan is better.
FICO & Credit ScoresJuly 5, 2016FHA Credit Score Standards Are Dropping In 2016You don't need a 720 credit score to qualify for a mortgage. FHA lenders are lowering credit score minimums by the day.
Mortgage ProductsJuly 2, 2016The HomeStyle® Renovation Loan: A Less-Expensive Construction Loan Than The FHA 203k?Using the Fannie Mae HomeStyle® Renovation loan to finance home improvements can be cheaper and more efficient than the FHA 203k rehab loan. Read more.
Mortgage RatesJune 30, 2016Brexit : Mortgage Rates At 164-Week Record; A Whisper Away From All-Time LowMortgage rates are scraping bottom per Freddie Mac. Rates are close to all-time lows not seen since 2012.
Mortgage StrategyJune 29, 2016Don’t Go “Off Grid”, & Other Mistakes Home Buyers MakeYou can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink. Home buyers get helpful advice from lenders but, for some reason, so often they choose to ignore it.
Mortgage RatesJune 28, 2016Brexit : Elusive 2% Mortgage Rates Are Coming (FHA, VA, USDA, Conventional)Britain's exit from the EU, or "Brexit" as it has come to be known, could usher in a new era for mortgage rates: 30-year fixed mortgages in the 2s.
VA LoansJune 28, 2016The 5 Best Articles About VA Home LoansThe VA Loan Guaranty Program offers low mortgage rates and simple mortgage qualification standards. These are our 5 best posts on the topic of VA loans.
HARP RefinanceJune 27, 2016HARP Refinance: Homeowners Rush To Apply Ahead Of ExpirationLenders may end the HARP refinance program even before the official expiration date. How to check eligibility and apply before the cutoff.
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 StrategyJune 24, 2016Mortgage Lenders: Don’t Make These Application MistakesMortgage lenders can close a home purchase or refinance quickly -- with your support. Avoid these common mistakes during your mortgage application process.
About MortgagesJune 24, 2016What Is A Mortgage Loan & Ways To Get ApprovedBrief, simple-to-understand explanation of a mortgage and how to get approved. Real-life examples included, plus access to instant rate quotes.