It’s Not a Mortgage Rate Story Anymore
The other day I noticed that mortgage rates were being advertised at some really low levels. Many quotes in the mortgage rate table on my… Read More »It’s Not a Mortgage Rate Story Anymore
The Hidden Problem with FHA Loans
If you’re thinking about purchasing a property, you’ve likely sifted through available home loan options to determine what’s best. There are lots of loan types… Read More »The Hidden Problem with FHA Loans
Researchers Says Don’t Wait on the Fed Rate Cut to Refinance Your Mortgage
A new paper from Yale professor Kelly Shue argues that consumers mistakenly wait to take out mortgages and other long-term loans when the Fed is… Read More »Researchers Says Don’t Wait on the Fed Rate Cut to Refinance Your Mortgage
Home Buyers Were Urged to Beat the Rush, But Are Now Being Told They Might Want to Wait
They say not to time the market. It’s a chump’s game. If anyone had any real success at it, they’d be rich. This type of… Read More »Home Buyers Were Urged to Beat the Rush, But Are Now Being Told They Might Want to Wait
New Flat-Fee AI-Powered Real Estate Buyer Agent Service Called Landian Launches
What’s better than taking on the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and winning? Well, launching your own flat-fee, AI-powered real estate service just months after… Read More »New Flat-Fee AI-Powered Real Estate Buyer Agent Service Called Landian Launches
I am Debt-Averse, But Don’t Mind Having a Mortgage
I went for a walk today and starting thinking about mortgage debt. I know, pretty lame. But that’s what apparently goes through my head when… Read More »I am Debt-Averse, But Don’t Mind Having a Mortgage
New Study Says Mortgage Brokers Save Consumers More Than $10K
If you’re looking to save money on your next mortgage, a mortgage broker might be able to help. A firm by the name of Polygon… Read More »New Study Says Mortgage Brokers Save Consumers More Than $10K
Rocket Mortgage Unveils New 2-1 Rate Buydown for Lower Income Home Buyers
In an effort to boost affordability for those most in need, Rocket Mortgage has launched a new program called “Welcome Home RateBreak.” Similar to their… Read More »Rocket Mortgage Unveils New 2-1 Rate Buydown for Lower Income Home Buyers
How Does Real Estate Commission Work Now?
In the not-so-distant past, aka before August 17th, 2024, real estate commissions worked a lot differently. Or at least the rules governing them did. Back… Read More »How Does Real Estate Commission Work Now?
Can Real Estate Commissions Be Financed via the Mortgage?
You’ve probably heard about the big NAR settlement that could completely change how real estate works going forward. But if you haven’t, or are unsure… Read More »Can Real Estate Commissions Be Financed via the Mortgage?