Why Are Mortgage Rates Different?
Mortgage rate Q&A: “Why are mortgage rates different?” Why is the sky blue? Why are clouds white? Why won’t your neighbor trim their tree branches?… Read More »Why Are Mortgage Rates Different?
Mortgage Tips
Simple guides and tips to help you better understand and prepare for the home loan process. Learn how to get a mortgage, how to refinance, and more about the many different loans programs available.
What Is the Mortgage Rate Lock-In Effect?
Those looking to buy a home, along with existing owners, may have come across the term “mortgage rate lock-in effect” lately. It’s a relatively new… Read More »What Is the Mortgage Rate Lock-In Effect?
Top Mortgage Lenders in California
Thanks to new data, it’s time to take a fresh look at the top mortgage lenders in California in 2022. The Golden State is by… Read More »Top Mortgage Lenders in California
Temporary vs. Permanent Mortgage Buydowns: Which to Choose and Why
Mortgage rates aren’t so low these days. In fact, they’ve basically doubled since early 2022. While this clearly isn’t great news for aspiring home buyers… Read More »Temporary vs. Permanent Mortgage Buydowns: Which to Choose and Why
Mortgage Rate Shopping: 10 Quick Tips to Score a Better Deal on Your Home Loan
It’s time to talk mortgage rate shopping, which has become an absolute must in 2023. Simply put, you’ve got to be more proactive to get… Read More »Mortgage Rate Shopping: 10 Quick Tips to Score a Better Deal on Your Home Loan
Top Adjustable-Rate Mortgage Lenders
With fixed-rate mortgages no longer on sale, I thought it’d be useful to take a look at the top adjustable-rate mortgage lenders nationwide. These are… Read More »Top Adjustable-Rate Mortgage Lenders
Why Do Mortgage Rates Go Down When the Fed Raises Rates?
Yesterday, the Federal Reserve raised its benchmark federal funds rate a quarter point (.25%). As a result, some may have expected consumer mortgage rates to… Read More »Why Do Mortgage Rates Go Down When the Fed Raises Rates?
Top Mortgage Lenders in Oklahoma
It’s time to check out the top mortgage lenders in Oklahoma based on closed loan volume. These are the companies that funded the largest dollar… Read More »Top Mortgage Lenders in Oklahoma
Top Mortgage Lenders in Louisiana
Today we’ll check out who the top mortgage lenders in Louisiana were based on the most recent year’s loan volume. In 2021, more than 600… Read More »Top Mortgage Lenders in Louisiana
Mortgage Rates Are Very Volatile Right Now. Here’s What to Watch For
Mortgage rates fell. Then mortgage rates rose. Then mortgage rates fell again. What the heck is going on out there? Bank runs, bank failures, no… Read More »Mortgage Rates Are Very Volatile Right Now. Here’s What to Watch For