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
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
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
How Mortgage Interest Works
A friend of mine asked me over the weekend how mortgage interest works? His coworker had posed a similar question to him, and he was… Read More »How Mortgage Interest Works
Who Cares What Mortgage Rates Were in the 1980s?
Month after month, and week after week, articles continue to focus on mortgage rates in the 1980s, to seemingly paint a picture that rates are… Read More »Who Cares What Mortgage Rates Were in the 1980s?
FICO 10 T and VantageScore 4.0 Approved for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Mortgages
Two new credit scores will be used if and when you apply for a mortgage backed by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac in the near… Read More »FICO 10 T and VantageScore 4.0 Approved for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Mortgages
Home Prices Need to Fall 25%, But They Probably Won’t
A new report from Zillow revealed that home prices need to come down by about 25% to become affordable again. But chances are they won’t,… Read More »Home Prices Need to Fall 25%, But They Probably Won’t