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.
Mortgage NewsDecember 18, 2019Buying a home is cheaper than renting one in these citiesBuying a home may be cheaper than you think. In some cities, buying a home takes almost half as much money as it does to rent.
ForecastsDecember 17, 2019Housing market forecast: 2020 will bring low rates, tight inventory & more competitionPlanning to buy, sell, or refinance your house in 2020? Here's what to expect from the housing market; including mortgage rates, housing inventory, competition, and more.
Mortgage NewsDecember 16, 2019Homeowners in this state have gained $25K in equity this yearAmerican homeowners gained more than $5,000 in home equity last quarter. In states like Idaho, Wyoming, and Utah it was four times that or more.
Mortgage NewsDecember 11, 2019Millennial refinances notch record high, while closing times surgeThe number of Millennial refinances recently hit a record high, accounting for more than a third of all closed loans in a single month.
First-Time Home BuyersDecember 10, 2019Forget your dream home. Five years in a starter home could put $43,000 in your pocketYour starter home probably won't be forever. Instead of going big, know what to look for in a starter home and how to leverage equity into a bigger home later on.
First-Time Home BuyersDecember 9, 2019First-time home buyers: Consider a vacation home as your first mortgage [VIDEO]Are you a first-time home buyer? Can't afford to buy in your area? Buying a vacation home as your first property might be the best move. Learn why.
Mortgage NewsDecember 9, 2019Credit standards are loosening: Buyers may now find it easier to get a mortgageWorried about qualifying for a mortgage? You might not need to. According to new data, credit standards are actually loosening.