It’s time for another mortgage match-up: “Mortgage rates vs. unemployment.” When it comes to making (or for our purposes saving) money, everyone probably wishes they… Read More »Mortgage Rates vs. Unemployment: Keep a Close Eye on the Jobs Report!
The nation’s largest mortgage lender, Rocket Mortgage, has just rolled out a home loan program exclusively for customers buying homes in Detroit. The goal of… Read More »Rocket Mortgage Launches Detroit Home Loan+: Is It a Good Deal?
A working paper from the National Bureau of Economic Research revealed that it might be best to apply for a mortgage when no one else… Read More »Why It’s Best to Apply for a Mortgage When Things Are Slow
I know, I know. It sounds ridiculous to complain about or imply that something cheap is a bad thing. Clearly I’m going to have some… Read More »Why a Really Cheap Mortgage Might Actually Be Trouble
Mortgage rates are trickling back toward record lows again and refinance applications are on the rise. You can thank our questionable economy, a COVID resurgence,… Read More »Resetting the Clock When You Refinance: Why It Could Cost You
Here’s an interesting one. Is it possible to obtain a lower mortgage rate without refinancing? While it’s not all that difficult to refinance a home… Read More »How to Lower Your Mortgage Rate Without Refinancing
Mortgage Q&A: “Why are mortgage payments mostly interest?” Here’s an interesting mortgage question – pun sadly intended because I couldn’t help it. Lots of folks… Read More »Why Are Mortgage Payments Mostly Interest?
The mortgage and real estate industry is no stranger to disruptors, especially over the past few years as scores of companies have tried to change… Read More »New Mortgage Startup Tomo Exists Because Buying a Home Can Be Terrible
Mongoose vs. Cobra. Coyote vs. Roadrunner. Pirate vs. Ninja? And finally, “fixed-rate mortgage vs. adjustable-rate mortgage.” Yes, we’re talking about the greatest rivalries of all… Read More »Fixed-Rate Mortgages vs. ARMs: Which to Choose and Why?
With the housing market so competitive, and properties often going above asking, getting a mortgage can be a little more stressful. One major component of… Read More »Better Will Now Guarantee Your Mortgage Even If the Appraisal Comes in Low
