Mortgage News - Page 26

Mortgage rates are poised to move in September. Rates are low, but they may not stay that way for long. Analysis and advice.

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.

Veterans have access to low VA mortgage rates, but too often, they choose another loan type. Correcting myths deter eligible veterans from the benefit.

New mortgage credit guidelines can help you qualify for a home loan if you have liens or judgments in your credit history.

Low income home buying is possible, even if you are not looking in one of the 50 most affordable markets. Qualification strategies that work in any region.

Mortgages are on their way to being 100% paper-free. Consumers are loving new processes put in place by the nation's largest lending agencies.

A recent Fannie Mae survey shows a shift in consumer attitudes about mortgage rates. Twelve months from now, say survey takers, rates could be lower.

The majority of consumers now think getting a mortgage isn't that hard. That's a marked change from just a few years ago.

A new report shows you don't need a large income to buy a home. An abundance of low-income home loans and programs are making homeownership possible for a new batch of buyers.

Falling foreclosure rates are good for the real estate market. Here's how they affect home prices and the homebuying experience.

A Federal Reserve survey shows mortgage lenders making it drastically easier to get mortgage-approved. Been denied for a mortgage in the past? It's time to re-apply.

Mortgage applicants enjoy access to more information than ever before. Use these six tools to make the best decision about your mortgage.

The bottom fell from U.S. mortgage rates after Britain voted to leave the European Union. "Brexit" is creating one of the best days for rates in history.

The new TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosures (TRID) is changing the way homes are financed. Will the mandatory 3-day "waiting periods" affect your closing?

64% of August home loans were linked to conventional mortgage financing. Find out why, and read about FHA and VA financing, too. Get live mortgage rates.

Foreclosures sell for an average discount of 17%, but foreclosed homes are getting harder to find. Here's where to look, and how to get the best mortgage deals.

When foreign national buyers consider investing in U.S. real estate, they often focus on projects set to deliver 2-4 years out as opposed to projects that are ready to deliver today. Considering the path of the world's economy , this long-term investment strategy may be a bit short-sighted. For non-U.S....

As the dollar slides against the world's currencies, foreign national buyers are flocking to U.S. housing market for second homes and investment properties. Looking at the graph, it's not hard to see why. Since September 2007, a European's cost to buy a $300,000 property in the United States has fallen...