Articles by Dan Green - Page 5

In Q4 2015, the Home Opportunity Index rose to 63.3%. However, this is only because mortgage rates remained low -- and buyers are glad that they did.

Low rates, 100% financing, and common-sense mortgage lending standards have helped to push VA loans made to veterans to the highest levels in 2 decades.

Between the holidays and the Super Bowl, mortgage rates dropped by a lot. As a result, today's home buyers have a lot more home purchasing power.

Fannie and Freddie have made it easier for home buyers in "high-cost" areas to get mortgage-approved. Rates are now lower and mortgage standards more loose.

Mortgage market experts provide insight and their forecasts for 2016 mortgage rates.

For homeowners claiming mortgage interest deductions on their tax returns, the IRS offers a simple way to minimize 2015 federal income tax liability.

The VA Loan Guaranty allows for no-money-down mortgages. However, more buyers are opting to make downpayments. Analysis, plus access to today's live rates, which are the cheapest of all available rates.

More than 3 million homeowners have home equity lines of credit (HELOC) approaching a 10th birthday. This may prove troublesome, as many will soon find out.

With mortgage rates dropping, are ARMs a better deal than fixed-rate mortgages? Analysis of both loan types, plus access to today's livemortgage rates.

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac released conforming loan limits for 2016, by county. A lookup chart by U.S. county, plus analysis and live mortgage rate quotes.

TheMortgageReports.com interviews Angela Boyd, Managing Director, Make Room Campaign. An in-depth look at the organization and how it's empowering renters.

FHA loans are loaded with perks for today's buyers, including a low down payment, and an allowance for up to 6% of closing costs to be paid by the seller.

A survey of 1,000 readers of TheMortgageReports.com shows that consumers think it's too hard to get a mortgage approved in today's mortgage market.

Special loan program lets buyers do a cash-out refinance the next day after purchase. No special requirements. Program review & complimentary rate quote.

Since 1944, the VA Home Loan Guaranty program has offered 100% financing for eligible veterans and servicemembers. Get approved for a VA home loan.

Today's home buyer has more mortgage choices than during any period this decade. Use this infographic to choose a mortgage from FHA, VA, USDA or conventional (non-government) programs.