One of the first “fintech” mortgage lenders that came into existence in recent years was Better Mortgage. Launched in 2014, they managed to fund more… Read More »Better Mortgage Review: They Promise Speed But at What Price?
The Fed has played a major role in consumer mortgage rates over the past decade and change. Back in 2008, they began purchasing hundreds of… Read More »How the Fed Could Benefit from Lower Mortgage Rates
Mortgage Q&A: “What is the easiest type of mortgage to get?” Relative to other types of loans, it can be difficult to get approved for… Read More »What Is the Easiest Type of Mortgage to Get?
Now it’s time to check out the top mortgage lenders in DC, the capital of the United States. In 2024, nearly 650 mortgage companies originated… Read More »Top Mortgage Lenders in DC
It used to be that a 720 FICO score was all you needed to ensure you qualified for the lowest rate on a mortgage. At… Read More »Why You May Want a 780+ FICO Score When Applying for a Mortgage
Today we’ll discuss the key differences between a mortgage co-borrower and a mortgage co-signer. While the two phrases sound pretty similar, and are sometimes used… Read More »Mortgage Co-Borrower vs. Co-Signer
A recent podcast from First American economists discussed the current state of the housing market. The subject was the rebalancing of the housing market, which… Read More »A 1% Decrease in Mortgage Rates Is Worth an 11% Drop in Home Prices
Now that the housing market is turning in favor of home buyers, the phrase “seller concessions” might become a lot more common. Over the past… Read More »What Are Seller Concessions?
A new survey from U.S. News & World Report found that nearly half of homeowners with adjustable-rate mortgages regret the decision. This is based on… Read More »Nearly Half of Homeowners Regret Their Adjustable-Rate Mortgage
Despite long being the #1 mortgage lender in the country, Wells Fargo has announced plans to shrink its mortgage business. The San Francisco-based bank said… Read More »Wells Fargo to Exit Correspondent, Shrink Mortgage Business, Focus on Bank Clients and Minority Borrowers
