1% Down Payment Mortgages Come Under Fire
While we’ve come a long way since housing bottomed, the memories of how we got there still don’t feel very distant. A lot of things… Read More »1% Down Payment Mortgages Come Under Fire
Ally Home Launches Price Match Guarantee for Mortgages
Mortgage industry newcomer Ally Home is getting into the price match game with its just launched promotion called, you guessed it, “Price Match Guarantee.” If… Read More »Ally Home Launches Price Match Guarantee for Mortgages
How Long Does It Take to Get a Mortgage? Think a Month, Not Minutes
Mortgage Q&A: “How long does it take to get a mortgage?” This is a fairly common mortgage question because we humans aren’t very patient. This… Read More »How Long Does It Take to Get a Mortgage? Think a Month, Not Minutes
For Some Reason, Homeowner Regrets Are on the Rise
Despite the red-hot real estate market, more Americans are regretting their home purchases, per a new Trulia survey. It’s a bit odd because home prices… Read More »For Some Reason, Homeowner Regrets Are on the Rise
Millennials Seem to Like Adjustable Rate Mortgages
It’s not just avocado toast. A new anecdotal report from the WSJ reveals that Millennials who are buying homes are increasingly choosing adjustable-rate mortgages to… Read More »Millennials Seem to Like Adjustable Rate Mortgages
RedfinNow: Get an Offer on Your Home Within 24 Hours (Shut Down Nov. 22)
Are you the impatient type? Well, have I’ve got news for you. A new service dubbed “RedfinNow” will get you a “top offer” for your… Read More »RedfinNow: Get an Offer on Your Home Within 24 Hours (Shut Down Nov. 22)
One Third of Home Buyers Made Offers Without Actually Visiting the Property
Is the housing market getting stupid again, or is technology changing the way we buy homes? That’s still up for debate, but there are some… Read More »One Third of Home Buyers Made Offers Without Actually Visiting the Property
Fannie Mae Increasing Max DTI to 50%, Upping LTVs for ARMs
There’s been a lot of talk lately about mortgage lenders easing credit standards as refinance volume wanes and purchase activity remains constrained by limited inventory.… Read More »Fannie Mae Increasing Max DTI to 50%, Upping LTVs for ARMs
Homie: A Startup Is Eliminating Real Estate Agent and Loan Officer Commissions
There’s a new startup out there called “Homie” that transforms the old way people buy and sell homes by harnessing today’s technology and (kind of)… Read More »Homie: A Startup Is Eliminating Real Estate Agent and Loan Officer Commissions
Guild Mortgage Latest to Offer a 1% Down Payment Mortgage
It seems 1% down is the new zero down in the mortgage world, with San Diego-based Guild Mortgage the latest to join the fray. The… Read More »Guild Mortgage Latest to Offer a 1% Down Payment Mortgage