The Top Mortgage Refinance Companies in the Country
It’s time to take a look at the top mortgage refinance companies in the country, based on total loan volume. As you may have guessed,… Read More »The Top Mortgage Refinance Companies in the Country
Finally a Big Week for Mortgage Rates Thanks to Delayed Jobs Report
I feel like I haven’t written a word about mortgage rates since the government shutdown began. Part of that is because once the government closed… Read More »Finally a Big Week for Mortgage Rates Thanks to Delayed Jobs Report
No, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Haven’t Abandoned Credit Scores
Social media has been abuzz lately with news that Fannie Mae no longer requires a minimum credit score. Traditionally, both Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac… Read More »No, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Haven’t Abandoned Credit Scores
Portable Mortgages Don’t Work in the United States
Now that the 50-year mortgage has been thoroughly panned and debunked as a viable affordability solution, we’re on to the next silly idea. What is… Read More »Portable Mortgages Don’t Work in the United States
A Small Rate Buydown Makes the 30-Year Fixed Cheaper Than a 50-Year Mortgage
There’s been a lot of buzz about a possible 50-year mortgage after President Trump teased it over the weekend on his Truth Social platform. Of… Read More »A Small Rate Buydown Makes the 30-Year Fixed Cheaper Than a 50-Year Mortgage
Trump’s 50-Year Mortgage Is Admission He Can’t Deliver 3% Mortgage Rates
If you recall during the campaigning leading up to the 2024 election, Donald Trump promised to return mortgage rates to 3%, or even lower. To… Read More »Trump’s 50-Year Mortgage Is Admission He Can’t Deliver 3% Mortgage Rates
Opendoor and Roam Partner to Push More Assumable Mortgages to Home Buyers
In a bid to make iBuying more lucrative for buyers and sellers, Opendoor has partnered with assumable mortgage platform Roam. The move should make it… Read More »Opendoor and Roam Partner to Push More Assumable Mortgages to Home Buyers
D.R. Horton Offering 0.99% Mortgage Rate to Lure New Home Buyers
Welp, it has arrived. The sub-1% mortgage rate is here. It’s part of a new promotion from the nation’s top home builder, D.R. Horton. The… Read More »D.R. Horton Offering 0.99% Mortgage Rate to Lure New Home Buyers
Bilt Card 2.0 Will Earn Points on Any Mortgage Payment
There’s a new credit card in the works that will earn points on any mortgage payment you make each month. The Bilt Card 2.0 is… Read More »Bilt Card 2.0 Will Earn Points on Any Mortgage Payment
Mutual of Omaha Mortgage Review: They Lead with Low Rates, But Check the Closing Costs
One mortgage lender I’ve seen advertising a whole lot lately goes by the name “Mutual of Omaha Mortgage.” I believe they originally focused on reverse… Read More »Mutual of Omaha Mortgage Review: They Lead with Low Rates, But Check the Closing Costs