Mortgage Rates vs. Bank Failures
You’ve heard about, you know about it. Last week, Silicon Valley Bank was the target of a bank run, prompting the FDIC to take over… Read More »Mortgage Rates vs. Bank Failures
Veterans United Home Loans Review: Is the Nation’s Largest VA Lender a Good Choice?
If you’re an active duty or veteran homeowner (or aspiring home buyer), chances are you’ve heard of Veterans United Home Loans. They are the largest… Read More »Veterans United Home Loans Review: Is the Nation’s Largest VA Lender a Good Choice?
Guaranteed Rate Same Day Mortgage: Get a Home Loan Approval in 1 Business Day
Back in the good old days, pre-mortgage crisis, you could get a fully-underwritten mortgage approval the same day. In fact, you could get approved for… Read More »Guaranteed Rate Same Day Mortgage: Get a Home Loan Approval in 1 Business Day
94% of Homeowners Who Refinanced Recently Raised Their Mortgage Rate a Lot in the Process
Typically, borrowers refinance their home loans to take advantage of lower mortgage rates. But recently, the average refinance has resulted in an interest rate 2.4%… Read More »94% of Homeowners Who Refinanced Recently Raised Their Mortgage Rate a Lot in the Process
Today’s Homeowners Can’t Afford to Sell
The housing bears have ratcheted up their rhetoric lately, calling for an impeding crash. It’s not a crazy notion with home prices clearly unaffordable and… Read More »Today’s Homeowners Can’t Afford to Sell
Why You Might Still See 5% Mortgage Rates
It’s been tough sledding for mortgage rates over the past month. They were actually on a roll to start off 2023, falling for the entire… Read More »Why You Might Still See 5% Mortgage Rates
Mortgage Rates vs. Home Prices: Is There Really an Inverse Relationship?
Mortgage Q&A: “Mortgage rates vs. home prices.” Today, we’ll look at the impact of home prices and mortgage rates on your decision to buy a… Read More »Mortgage Rates vs. Home Prices: Is There Really an Inverse Relationship?
FHA vs. Conventional Loan: These Charts Can Help You Determine Which Is Cheaper
It’s time for another edition of mortgage match-ups: “FHA vs. conventional loan.” Our latest bout pits FHA loans against conventional loans, both of which are… Read More »FHA vs. Conventional Loan: These Charts Can Help You Determine Which Is Cheaper
Better’s ‘Equity Unlocker’ Allows Amazon Employees to Buy Homes with Company Stock
Better Mortgage has launched a new product called “Equity Unlocker” to help Amazon employees purchase homes. The innovative loan program allows borrowers to pledge vested… Read More »Better’s ‘Equity Unlocker’ Allows Amazon Employees to Buy Homes with Company Stock
Top VA Loan Lenders in 2022: Veterans United #1 Thanks to Large Home Purchase Share
If you’re curious who the top VA loan lenders were last year, wonder no longer. The biggest was Veterans United Home Loans. The Columbia, Missouri-based… Read More »Top VA Loan Lenders in 2022: Veterans United #1 Thanks to Large Home Purchase Share