How to Shop for a Mortgage
Mortgage basics: “How to shop for a mortgage.” Every now and then I focus on mortgage 101 because it seems the obvious stuff isn’t always… Read More »How to Shop for a Mortgage
November 2022
2023 Conforming Loan Limits Rise to $726,200
A dollar ain’t worth what it used to be; just take a look at the newly released 2023 conforming loan limits. Yes, they will exceed… Read More »2023 Conforming Loan Limits Rise to $726,200
Mortgage Rates vs. CPI: Less Inflation = Lower Rates
While it seemed mortgage rates just couldn’t catch a break, a positive CPI report has led to a huge rally. This is one of the… Read More »Mortgage Rates vs. CPI: Less Inflation = Lower Rates
Mortgage Lenders Launch HELOCs as Home Equity Plummets By $1.3 Trillion
Despite massive drops in collective home equity, mortgage lenders continue to roll out new home equity line offerings. Yesterday, Black Knight reported that homeowners lost… Read More »Mortgage Lenders Launch HELOCs as Home Equity Plummets By $1.3 Trillion
UWM Becomes Top Mortgage Lender in the Nation
Similar to how Rocket Mortgage overtook Wells Fargo, United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) has now risen above Rocket to become the nation’s top mortgage lender overall.… Read More »UWM Becomes Top Mortgage Lender in the Nation
When Will Mortgage Rates Go Back Down?
The million-dollar question: “When will mortgage rates go back down?” A lot of people have answers, but none of them are necessarily right. That makes… Read More »When Will Mortgage Rates Go Back Down?
loanDepot Digital HELOC Launched: Paperless Process and Funding in as Little as 7 Days
Direct lender loanDepot has launched a so-called “Digital HELOC” to help homeowners tap into their massive amounts of home equity. The Southern California-based company cited… Read More »loanDepot Digital HELOC Launched: Paperless Process and Funding in as Little as 7 Days
Top Mortgage Lenders in Wisconsin
Now we’ll rank the top mortgage lenders in Wisconsin, based on the most recent year’s completed loan volume. These are the largest lenders in The… Read More »Top Mortgage Lenders in Wisconsin
Rocket Rewards Loyalty Program Launched by Rocket Mortgage
The nation’s number one lender, Rocket Mortgage, has launched a new loyalty program called “Rocket Rewards.” Similar to other loyalty programs, consumers can earn rewards… Read More »Rocket Rewards Loyalty Program Launched by Rocket Mortgage