‘Dating the Rate’ Has Turned Into a Shotgun Wedding
Homeowners hoped 2024 would help them break up with their mortgage rate, but a recent report shows they should start thinking about a long-term relationship.
Homeowners hoped 2024 would help them break up with their mortgage rate, but a recent report shows they should start thinking about a long-term relationship.
2023 wasn't kind to mortgage lenders. But some fared surprisingly well, leveraging opportunities the market presented.
In today's world where everything is done online, people still need one-on-one advice via phone. How to initiate a successful call with a mortgage lender.
With some hard work, your credit score can skyrocket 100 points or more. Here's what it might take.
Private mortgage insurance, or PMI, is likely the least understood aspect of homebuying.
Far Rockaway Village in New York is the kind of housing Fannie Mae wants to invest more in: Homes that low-income people can afford in their own neighborhood.
Construction data shows outlying counties of smaller metro areas experienced a 20.7% growth rate. Somewhat more dense small metro core areas posted a smaller 15.7% annual growth rate.
A mortgage rate float down gives you the best of both worlds: you can lock in your rate with a chance to lower it if rates fall.
Do you fear rising rates while shopping for a home, potentially pricing you out of the perfect property? Introducing so-called "lock and shop" programs.
Whether mortgage rates decline or by how much remains unknown and depends largely on how many hikes the Fed will make in its drive to curb high inflation.
“A surprising bounce back in new-home construction is welcome,” said Lawrence Yun, chief economist of the National Association of Realtors.
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After a long search, you finally have an accepted offer on a home. You’re excited, hopeful, and at the same time, wondering if you made the right decision. How to move forward with confidence.
Many first-time buyers hesitate to get pre-approved because it could hurt their credit. But now it's possible to get pre-approved without a hard credit inquiry.
Refinancing is easier than buying a home, but can still be a challenge with a low credit score. Best programs and strategies for poor credit refinancing.