Why rising home values could help you save
With property values rising, today’s homeowners are in a good position to refinance with new terms that remove private mortgage insurance.
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With property values rising, today’s homeowners are in a good position to refinance with new terms that remove private mortgage insurance.
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Appraisals have a big impact on your ability to buy a home, but can come with some personal bias. Find out how to make sure your appraisal runs smoothly.
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Jumbo loans are mortgage loans that have a higher-than-normal balance. Here's what you need to know about securing this type of financing in 2021.
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See example scenarios of points and in action, to better understand how to make decisions with your own mortgage.
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Builder confidence is rising, and new construction homes are in high demand. Find out what it takes to navigate the hot competition.
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Homeowner credit scores are at their highest in 15 years, and with new Fannie Mae rules, they could go further on a refinance application.
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Jumbos are about the size of the loan, not the size of the home. See what a jumbo loan is, where you might need one, and how to avoid them...
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Agents who invest in connecting with first-time homebuyers and single borrowers may see increased success in netting clients.
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Buyers should be seeing more options on the market as more than 400,000 homeowners reach the end of forbearance plans this month.
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Rates are still at September 2020 lows, and a new survey shows that homeowners who refinanced in the last year have saved hundreds per month.
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Rates are close to the lows of September 2020, giving today’s homeowners a chance to save on a refinance before they’re expected to rise.
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Rates are close to the lows of September 2020, giving today’s homebuyers a chance to save on their mortgage before they’re expected to rise.
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Rent is climbing in major cities while mortgage rates are still low, creating more opportunities for buyers to save money on a starter home.
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With extreme weather happening more often, the integrity of your home may be at risk—and homeowners insurance could be the answer.
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Extra cash from short-term rentals could help homeowners qualify for more loan options when they refinance.
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Learn everything you need to know about pre-approval, from why it’s important to when you should do it and how to get started.
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With most lenders, pre-approval is free, doesn’t hurt your credit, and doesn’t commit you to a loan. Learn more and get started with our pre-approval guide.
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Looking to buy a property that makes money for you? Learn the minimum qualification requirements to get pre-approved for a mortgage on an investment property.
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Most people increase their borrowing power by buying a home with a partner. Learn the benefits of a joint mortgage and how to get pre-approved.
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Here we deep dive into what you can expect when you transition from scrolling through homes online to going to open houses, making an offer, and closing.
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