Freddie Mac CHOICERenovation Mortgage Review
Freddie Mac has just launched a new renovation loan product known as the “Freddie Mac CHOICERenovation Mortgage.” While the name is a bit of a… Read More »Freddie Mac CHOICERenovation Mortgage Review
A Startup Called ZeroDown Just Launched to Help Home Buyers Lease to Own
It’s starting to feel a little like 2006 again. Recently, we’ve seen mortgage lenders launching interest-only mortgages, 40-year mortgage terms, and now a company by… Read More »A Startup Called ZeroDown Just Launched to Help Home Buyers Lease to Own
What Is Home Equity?
Mortgage Q&A: “What is home equity?” You’ve probably heard the phrase “home equity” get thrown around, likely during a fast-paced radio or TV commercial urging… Read More »What Is Home Equity?
Young Homeowners Are Having More Mortgage Regrets
While homeowners of all ages are mostly happy they purchased a property, younger borrowers seem to be regretting their mortgages more than the rest of… Read More »Young Homeowners Are Having More Mortgage Regrets
Why You Should Live in Your Home Until It Sells
A new study from Redfin proved what we probably all assumed was the case; vacant homes sell for less than those filled with stuff. There’s… Read More »Why You Should Live in Your Home Until It Sells
Redfin Direct: Buy a Redfin-Listed Home Without a Real Estate Agent
First Redfin brought us the 1% listing fee, which disrupted the traditional 2.5% to 3% listing agents charge(d) to sell a home. But that still… Read More »Redfin Direct: Buy a Redfin-Listed Home Without a Real Estate Agent
What Credit Score Do You Need to Get a Mortgage? Learn the Key FICO Thresholds
Mortgage Q&A: “What credit score do I need to get a mortgage?” If you’re thinking about purchasing a new home or refinancing an existing mortgage,… Read More »What Credit Score Do You Need to Get a Mortgage? Learn the Key FICO Thresholds
Why You Might Want to Skip the Starter Home
Some 45 million Americans are expected to reach the typical first-time home buyer age in the next decade, which is a fresh 34 years old.… Read More »Why You Might Want to Skip the Starter Home
Study: Open Houses Result in Faster, More Expensive Home Sales
Aside from tracking mud through your beautiful home, it turns out open houses actually lead to higher sales prices and less time on market, per… Read More »Study: Open Houses Result in Faster, More Expensive Home Sales
Zillow Home Loans Is Now Live
Following the announcement made last summer to acquire Mortgage Lenders of America, “Zillow Home Loans” is now officially open for business. The new division of… Read More »Zillow Home Loans Is Now Live