Are Mortgage Points Worth the Cost?
Mortgage Q&A: “Are mortgage points worth it?” When taking out a mortgage, whether for a new home purchase or to refinance an existing loan, one… Read More »Are Mortgage Points Worth the Cost?
Mortgage Lingo: 26 Terms You Should Know Before You Apply
Applying for a mortgage can be stressful, what with all the money that’s on the line. Oh, and the possibility that you could be denied… Read More »Mortgage Lingo: 26 Terms You Should Know Before You Apply
25 Mortgage Questions You Should Know the Answer To
I figured it’d be helpful to create a post that answers the top “mortgage questions” people ask, all in one convenient place. You should know… Read More »25 Mortgage Questions You Should Know the Answer To
What Is a Trigger Lead?
If you’ve recently applied for a home loan and been bombarded by competing offers, a “trigger lead” might be to blame. Simply put, when your… Read More »What Is a Trigger Lead?
How Much Does a Real Estate Agent Make?
Ever wonder how much that real estate agent you constantly see on bus benches or your grocery store receipts makes? Given the ongoing commission lawsuits,… Read More »How Much Does a Real Estate Agent Make?
A Record High Share of Consumers Believe Mortgage Rates Will Go Down Over the Next 12 Months
With the winter break now finally behind us, it’s time to talk mortgage rates again. Lately, they’ve been on the minds of anyone even remotely… Read More »A Record High Share of Consumers Believe Mortgage Rates Will Go Down Over the Next 12 Months
2024 Mortgage and Real Estate Predictions: Lower Rates and Falling Home Prices?
Well, another year is nearly in the books, which means it’s time to look ahead to what the next 365 days have in store. While… Read More »2024 Mortgage and Real Estate Predictions: Lower Rates and Falling Home Prices?
How to Track Mortgage Rates: It’s Easier Than You Might Think
If you’re thinking about buying a home, or refinancing an existing home loan, mortgage rates are likely top of mind. As you may or may… Read More »How to Track Mortgage Rates: It’s Easier Than You Might Think
Do We Need a Mortgage MSRP?
Mortgage rate pricing can be a bit of a mystery. And also super complex. I’ve written about it in detail (how mortgage rates are determined).… Read More »Do We Need a Mortgage MSRP?
Mortgage Rates Fall to Lowest Levels Since Spring As Fed Indicates Cuts on the Way in 2024
Just when it appeared that the recent rally was running out of steam, mortgage rates sunk even lower. Despite a lackluster CPI report yesterday that… Read More »Mortgage Rates Fall to Lowest Levels Since Spring As Fed Indicates Cuts on the Way in 2024