Significant events happen in the mortgage market every day. Lending rules change constantly, and rates are always in flux. We give you the news, but also the “so what” factor: how market changes affect your home finance plans. Whether you plan to buy or refinance, our reports will help you make the best decisions and lower your homeownership costs.
Home Buying · News · Understanding Mortgages
May 2, 2022
“Affordable Loan Solution” Program Offers 3% Down Loan A new loan program requires just 3 percent down and no mortgage insurance. The “Affordable Loan Solution” mortgage is a new conventional […]
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January 27, 2022
Editor’s Note: The HARP program expired December 31, 2018. The Freddie Mac Enhanced Relief Refinance (FMERR) loan program is a popular replacement option. Plus, Fannie Mae’s High LTV Refinance Option […]
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Home Buying · News · USDA Home Loans
January 26, 2022
USDA home loans offer 100% financing, low rates, and affordable payments. These loans are becoming more popular by the day, as buyers discover an easier way to buy a home […]
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April 16, 2019
If you struggle with student loan debt, you’re not alone. The average student loan borrower has $37,172 in student loans when they graduate, an increase of $20,000 from only 13 […]
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September 25, 2017
Editor’s Note: The HARP program expired Dec. 31, 2018, but most homes have increased in value considerably since HARP rolled out. This means many homeowners may currently be eligible for […]
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July 28, 2017
After a strong month of sales in May, existing home sales dipped back down this past month. It was caused by the shortage of available homes on the market, the […]
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July 26, 2017
The Fed’s most recent two-day meeting concluded on July 26, and they have decided to keep everything the same for the next six weeks or so. However, their decision could […]
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July 21, 2017
Rates have been gradually dropping over the past few months, but June saw some of the lowest mortgage rates of the year. As a result, June ended up having a […]
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July 14, 2017
While there is still a seller’s market for housing, home buyers are starting to have a more positive outlook for the next year. In June, the overall sentiment for buying […]
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July 7, 2017
After a few months of mixed economic news, June has provided some very positive news regarding the future of the economy. Last month, there were 222,000 jobs added to the […]
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