Mortgage NewsOctober 26, 2017Realtors optimistic about next six months in housing marketsHousing markets are coming up roses, even though summer's over. Here's what you need to know if you're buying or selling today.
Mortgage NewsOctober 24, 2017MBA predicts 7% jump in home purchase applications for 2018What's the mortgage and real estate forecast for 2018? MBA says home buying will pick up, but for now, sellers are still in control.
Mortgage NewsOctober 23, 2017Freddie Mac survey: Mortgage rates edge down yet againMortgage rates fell slightly again, leaving analysts, investors and borrowers wondering when they are going to begin what most believe to be an inevitable move higher.
Mortgage NewsOctober 19, 2017Mortgage payments: Freddie Mac feels your pain (and is doing something about it)Making your mortgage payment just got easier -- if you have a Freddie Mac loan. But this innovation is likely to become popular with all lenders.
Mortgage NewsOctober 17, 2017P2P mortgage lending could be a game changer for MillennialsP2p mortgage lending is big news. Peer-to-peer lending has come to the mortgage industry.
Real Estate NewsOctober 12, 2017Single women experience slower home appreciation than single menWhen it comes to the appreciation value of a home, single men see a better return than single women.
Mortgage NewsOctober 11, 2017Home construction spending rises: Could it impact home prices?Building is up, but so is buyer demand. Is increased construction spending by builders enough to alleviate price increases?
Mortgage NewsOctober 11, 2017Mortgage approvals get way easier for those with student loans in 2024Fannie Mae just unveiled surprising new rules for home buyers and refinancing homeowners with student loans. Many formerly turned-down applicants will be approved this year.
Mortgage NewsOctober 10, 2017No down payment? You could crowdfund itOne lender allows home buyers to use platforms like Kickstarter and GoFundMe to gather their down payment funds from backers.
Mortgage NewsOctober 6, 2017In some college towns, buying a condo is more affordable than a dormBuying a condo in a college town can be cheaper then renting through the school. Compare school housing to the "for sale" market before you commit.
Mortgage NewsOctober 3, 2017Mortgage lenders loosening credit standards, taking more risksMortgage lenders could afford to be picky when interest rates were low and business was booming. Today, they have to be less picky to keep business coming in. That could be good for anyone buying a home right now.
Mortgage NewsOctober 2, 2017October 2017 mortgage rates forecast (FHA, VA, USDA, Conventional)Mortgage rates are poised to move in September. Rates are low, but they may not stay that way for long. Analysis and advice.
Mortgage NewsSeptember 19, 2017No down payment? New startup Loftium can helpOne company, Loftium, has created a new opportunity, advancing the down payment for would-be homebuyers who agree to put their new home in a rental program.
Mortgage NewsSeptember 19, 2017Buying a home? Act fast: Freddie Mac says rates will riseRates are low, but how long will they stay that way? Freddie Mac says: not very much longer.
Mortgage NewsSeptember 4, 2017What Hurricane Harvey means for real estate and mortgage ratesNatural disasters frequently affect real estate markets where they occur. But Hurricane Harvey's impact could be far more wide-reaching.
Mortgage NewsAugust 30, 2017September 2017 mortgage rates forecast (FHA, VA, USDA, Conventional)Mortgage rates are poised to move in September. Rates are low, but they may not stay that way for long. Analysis and advice.
Mortgage NewsAugust 3, 2017Why Are Mortgage Rates Still So Low?The economy is heating up, and the Fed is on a firm rate-hike schedule. So why aren't consumer mortgage rates rising? Analysis and advice.
