Buyer beware: Appraisers bidding up fees after loan applications
Published on 06/26/2021
If you're applying for a home loan within the next few months and considering taking out a loan or applying for new credit before then, you'll want to get the facts.
Published on 06/23/2021
Fed’s decision to keep interest rates low may sink home prices in 2022
Published on 06/19/2021
A lien is a property right someone else has on your property and gives the lienholder legal power to take your property as compensation if you default on your payments or break the contract terms.
Published on 06/16/2021
Self-employed borrowers still struggle to qualify for government-backed loans
Published on 06/12/2021
Have less-than-optimal credit? That doesn't necessarily mean you have to put your dreams of homeownership on pause.
Published on 06/09/2021
HUD issues mortgage underwriting rules favoring temporary foreign workers
Published on 06/05/2021
Here's what you need to know about working with an agent and how to go about purchasing a home without one should you choose to.
Published on 06/03/2021
Credit scores don’t predict mortgage default risk
Published on 05/28/2021
A home equity line of credit (HELOC) is a type of mortgage loan that acts similar to a credit card, except the line of available credit is tied to your home's equity.
Published on 05/26/2021
30-year mortgage rates may climb to 3.5% by year end
Published on 05/23/2021
But despite this stiff competition, it's still a great time to buy! Here are the top advantages of getting preapproved for a mortgage before getting serious about shopping for a home.
Published on 05/19/2021
Fannie and Freddie face price competition from mortgage investors
Published on 05/15/2021
In this blog, we'll go over how a title company determines legal ownership and the process of transferring the title.
Published on 05/12/2021
Fannie, Freddie shrink mortgage menu during COVID
Published on 05/08/2021
When you get a second mortgage, you use your home as collateral to gain access to cash locked up in the value of your home.
Published on 05/05/2021
Creative mortgages can help elderly parents keep their homes
Published on 05/01/2021
An escrow account is for making payments toward your real estate fees like taxes and insurance. It helps make these fees more manageable through monthly installments rather than paying a large lump sum when these bills are due.
Published on 04/28/2021
First-time homebuyers are getting outbid by big companies
Published on 04/25/2021
Curious about buying a foreclosed home? Here's what you need to know to get started.
Published on 04/21/2021
