The nation’s second largest mortgage lender, United Wholesale Mortgage, has plans to accept bitcoin for mortgage payments. The Pontiac, Michigan-based company’s CEO Mat Ishbia told… Read More »Nation’s Second Largest Mortgage Lender to Accept Bitcoin Because They Want to Be First
In a bid to help more renters become homeowners, Fannie Mae has introduced a new “innovation” that will incorporate rental history into its automated underwriting… Read More »Your Positive Rental History Will Now Help You Qualify for a Mortgage
Time for more mortgage Q&A: “Are mortgage calculators accurate?” Just about anyone looking to buy real estate or apply for a mortgage refinance will rely… Read More »Are Mortgage Calculators Accurate? Why Some Totally Miss the Mark
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?
