Real EstateMay 21, 2024Ready to Buy a Home? The Easing Lock-In Effect Means More Options for YouDiscover how the housing market is gaining momentum as activity picks up and the lock-in effect begins to ease.
Mortgage NewsMay 10, 2024Mortgage Forbearance End Dates and Extension Options | 2025Close to reaching your mortgage forbearance end date? Learn about your extension options and how to plan for what comes next.
Real EstateMay 7, 2024How Presidential Election Years Shape the Housing MarketHow do presidential elections affect real estate? Learn how this year's presidential election can impact the housing market.
Mortgage NewsMay 1, 2024Still-High Inflation Postpones May Fed Rate CutThe Federal Reserve voted to hold the fed funds rate in May in its fight against inflation. Will interest rates decrease in response?
Mortgage NewsMay 1, 2024Freddie Mac Launches DPA One: A Game-Changer for Home Buyers Seeking Down Payment HelpDiscover how Freddie Mac's DPA One initiative simplifies down payment assistance, making homeownership more accessible for aspiring buyers.
Mortgage NewsApril 18, 2024Will Mortgage Rates Go Down After the May Fed Meeting?The Federal Reserve continues its fight against inflation. Will the central bank cut the fed funds rate at its May meeting?
First-Time Home BuyersApril 3, 2024California ‘Dream For All’ Loan Re-Opens for First-Time Home BuyersEligible first-time home buyers will have until April 29 to apply for the California Dream for All Shared Appreciation Loan Program.
Mortgage NewsMarch 20, 2024Fed Skips Rate Hike in March. When are the Rate Cuts Coming?The Federal Reserve voted to hold the fed funds rate in March in its fight against inflation. Will interest rates decrease in response?
Mortgage NewsMarch 13, 2024Will Mortgage Rates Go Down After the March Fed Meeting?The Federal Reserve continues its fight against inflation. Will the central bank cut the fed funds rate at its March meeting?
Mortgage ProductsFebruary 22, 2024Chase Expands Homebuyer Grant in These 15 Housing MarketsChase Home Lending increased credit access for home buyers with a larger grant amount and removed income limits in 15 metro areas.
Real Estate NewsFebruary 20, 2024Why 46% of Recent Mortgage Borrowers Should Think About a Refinance This YearAre you a recent homeowner? Find out why 2024 could be the perfect year to refinance your mortgage.
Mortgage NewsJanuary 31, 2024Fed Skips Rate Hike in January. Are Cuts on the Way in 2024?The Federal Reserve voted to hold the fed funds rate in January in its fight against inflation. Will interest rates decrease in response?
Mortgage NewsJanuary 24, 2024Will Mortgage Rates Go Up After the January Fed Meeting?The Federal Reserve continues its fight against inflation. Will the central bank cut the fed funds rate at its January meeting?
Real Estate NewsJanuary 18, 2024More People Think Mortgage Rates Are Going to Fall — How Likely Is It?Explore the rising optimism among consumers as a record-high number expects mortgage rates to fall in the next 12 months.
Real Estate NewsDecember 28, 2023From Slower Sales to Rising Prices: What the November California Housing Market Tells UsStay informed with the latest California housing market insights. Our recap of this month's highlights brings you up to speed on home prices, trends, and more.
Mortgage NewsDecember 13, 2023Fed Skips Rate Hike in December. Three Cuts Likely in 2024The Federal Reserve voted to hold the fed funds rate in December in its fight against inflation. Will interest rates decrease in response?
Mortgage NewsDecember 6, 2023Will Mortgage Rates Go Up After the December Fed Meeting?The Federal Reserve continues its fight against inflation. Will the central bank hike the fed funds rate at its December meeting?
Mortgage NewsNovember 28, 2023FHFA Raises Conventional Loan Limits for 2024Conforming loan limits for 2024 rose by over 5% across the United States, going up to $2.21 million in high-cost areas.
Mortgage NewsNovember 1, 2023Fed Skips Rate Hike in November. Is This Good News for Mortgage Rates?The Federal Reserve voted to hold the fed funds rate in November in its fight against inflation. Will interest rates decrease in response?
Real Estate NewsOctober 31, 2023Home Prices Rise Amid Lagging Housing Supply: S&P CoreLogic Case-ShillerOverall U.S. home prices rose in August, but fell in some markets, according to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index.