Mortgage Rates vs. Omicron
Last week, the World Health Organization (WHO) designated Omicron, formally known as B.1.1.529, a variant of concern. This news rocked financial markets nationwide amid concerns… Read More »Mortgage Rates vs. Omicron
Lendevity Review: A SoCal Mortgage Broker That Charges $0 Broker Fees and Offers a Loyalty Program
Today we’ll check out a Southern California-based mortgage broker named “Lendevity,” which has been earning rave reviews lately. Their name is actually a combination of… Read More »Lendevity Review: A SoCal Mortgage Broker That Charges $0 Broker Fees and Offers a Loyalty Program
What Will Cause the Next Housing Crash?
I think I finally know what’s going to cause the next major financial collapse. Crypto. Ignore the fact that the word “cry” is part of… Read More »What Will Cause the Next Housing Crash?
Another Reason You Can’t Find a Home to Buy: Investors
Don’t be fooled by Zillow’s recent iBuying exit. The housing market is alive and well, despite some expected seasonal slowing. Sure, November and December are… Read More »Another Reason You Can’t Find a Home to Buy: Investors
FHA-to-Conventional Refinance: How to Drop Mortgage Insurance Once and For All
While refinance applications seem to be slowing, there are still some good reasons to refinance your mortgage, even if interest rates aren’t currently at their… Read More »FHA-to-Conventional Refinance: How to Drop Mortgage Insurance Once and For All
Lakeview Loan Servicing Review: A Top Mortgage Lender and Loan Servicer Rolled Into One
Today we’ll explore one of the nation’s largest loan servicers that happens to be a major mortgage lender as well, “Lakeview Loan Servicing.” As their… Read More »Lakeview Loan Servicing Review: A Top Mortgage Lender and Loan Servicer Rolled Into One
Zillow Offers Shuts Down Because It Can’t Forecast Future Home Prices, 25% of Workforce to Be Let Go
In a somewhat strange turn of events, the iBuying unit of Zillow, known as Zillow Offers, is shutting down after an initial suspension late last… Read More »Zillow Offers Shuts Down Because It Can’t Forecast Future Home Prices, 25% of Workforce to Be Let Go
Zillow Hits Pause on iBuying for the Rest of 2021: Should We Worry?
In a rather surprising turn, Zillow has suspended new home purchases via its Zillow Offers unit through the end of 2021. It’s actually the second… Read More »Zillow Hits Pause on iBuying for the Rest of 2021: Should We Worry?
2022 Home Prices: Goldman Sachs Sees Values Rising Another 16%
Think home prices are expensive today? Well, get ready for an even bigger shock. A new report claims 2022 home prices could be 16% by… Read More »2022 Home Prices: Goldman Sachs Sees Values Rising Another 16%
Why Are Mortgages Cheaper Than Rent?
Mortgage Q&A: “Why are mortgages cheaper than rent?” Today we’ll discuss why mortgages often appear to be less expensive than a monthly rent payment, despite… Read More »Why Are Mortgages Cheaper Than Rent?