VA LoansJanuary 20, 2020With no loan limits and easy requirements, VA loans are more popular than everIn 2019, two out of five new mortgages were VA loans. Learn about the benefits of VA loans and why they're becoming more and more popular.
Mortgage NewsJanuary 20, 2020It’s bad news for renters — especially in these high-rent citiesThere’s more bad news for renters. According to the latest data, rents rose yet again in 91% of the country’s biggest cities.
Mortgage StrategyJanuary 17, 2020Should you pay off your mortgage early just because you can?If you have the cash, it might seem like you should pay off your mortgage early. But there may be better things to do with your money.
Buying a homeJanuary 16, 2020Can I get a mortgage on maternity leave?Yes, you can get a mortgage on maternity leave. But you might need extra documentation proving you'll return to work after. Here's what you need to know.
Mortgage NewsJanuary 15, 2020These are the cities and states Americans are moving to (No. 1 might surprise you!)Think Americans are moving toward populated states like New York, Texas and California? Think again. This is the new top spot for movers.
Buying a homeJanuary 13, 2020Loan limits increase for FHA, VA, conventional mortgagesMortgage loan limits increased across the U.S. in 2020. See what you can afford with new loan limits for conventional, FHA, and VA mortgages.
Mortgage NewsJanuary 13, 2020The best cities for first-time homebuyers in 2020According to a new analysis, the Sooner State is home to the best city in the nation for first-time homebuyers this year.
Federal ReserveJanuary 9, 2020Borrowers beware: Fed discovers shady small business loan practicesSmall business loans are largely unregulated. That can mean deceptive loan terms and high interest rates. Here's how to safely shop for business loans online.
First-Time Home BuyersJanuary 8, 2020Are Gen Z homebuyers on track to outpace millennials?Most of Gen Z plans to buy a house by age 30, which would put them 3 or 4 years ahead of millennial home ownership. But how realistic is that goal?
Mortgage NewsJanuary 8, 2020Where home values should rise the most in 2020If you’re looking to buy a house in 2020, you may want to head south. According to a new survey, that’s where home values will grow the most this year.
First-Time Home BuyersJanuary 6, 20203 things to do this week if you want to buy a house this yearGetting started is the hardest part of buying a house. If you want to buy a house this year, here are three things you can do this week to start out right.
Real Estate NewsJanuary 6, 2020Selling your house? Here’s what buyers want mostThinking of selling your house this year? A new study shows a back porch or patio may make it more marketable (and command a higher price).
VA LoansJanuary 2, 20202025 VA Loan Residual Income Guidelines For All 50 States And The District Of ColumbiaDefining "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.
UncategorizedDecember 31, 2019New analysis: January home shopping is getting more popularForget spring. According to 2019’s stats, the busiest home shopping season actually starts in January in many for the country’s biggest markets.
Mortgage NewsDecember 30, 2019Freddie Mac: 2019 claimed the fourth-lowest average mortgage rate on record
Mortgage NewsDecember 24, 2019Single-family rents jump another 3%; is it time to buy a house instead?Single-family rents continued their climb last month with a 3.1 percent jump over the year. The spike was worse on the lower-priced end of the market.
Mortgage NewsDecember 23, 2019Experts: Gen Zers will outrank Millennials on homeownershipMillennials have been staking their claim on the housing industry. But Gen Zers? Experts say they’ll play an even bigger role.
VA LoansDecember 18, 2019Guide to 2020 VA mortgage loan changesVA mortgage fees and loan limits will change on January 1, 2020. Some vets will pay more while others will pay less. Here's how VA loan changes affect you.
About MortgagesDecember 18, 2019VA loan series: VA vs FHA vs USDA mortgages [VIDEO]There are a number of VA loan service requirements. They determine how much borrowers pay to use the VA mortgage program. VA-qualified borrowers can obtain mortgage financing with very advantageous terms. So how do the advantages (and eligibility requirements) of a VA loan stack up against USDA and FHA loans? Let's find out.