News & Insights

RefiPossible is a loan option designed for those who may not qualify for a conventional refinance, or missed the 2020 refinance wave.

Starting in September, Fannie Mae will allow renters to use their rental payment history as credit on their mortgage application.

As bidding wars cool off and home prices begin to level out, buyers who took a break this summer might be ready to dive back in.

With rates still low, many first-time buyers are becoming homeowners through government-backed mortgages, including the FHA loan.

Lenders will evaluate credit scores differently starting September 18th, and homeowners may be in a position to save even more on their next refinance.

The foreclosure moratorium just ended, and 2.1 million homeowners are still in forbearance. Here are a few options to consider for getting up to date on payments.

First-time homebuyers are getting left behind as home prices skyrocket. Follow these tips to improve your standing, without putting more money down.

A pandemic-related fee on refinances is being pulled back, and lenders like Better Mortgage are passing those savings onto homeowners.

Buyers bidding this summer will deal with high seller expectations, competitive offers, and appraisal gaps; pausing the search may help avoid burnout for some.

The Federal Housing Finance Agency is changing hands in the coming months, and it could bring more savings and loan options to buyers and homeowners alike.

Mortgage rates remain near historic lows, but a decision from the Federal Reserve could lead the market to drive them higher in the next few months.

A dip in home sales slowed down the rise of home prices for the first time in over a year, giving today’s buyers a better chance of locking in a...

Mortgage News: More homeowners are planning to sell within the year, but the market is moving faster than ever. Can buying online help you get ahead of the competition?

Mortgage News: Home equity is at an all-time high, and 17.8 million homeowners have a good chance of cashing out.

Mortgage News: With increasing competition and a shortage of supply, bidding wars have become typical—but there are tactics buyers can use to strengthen their offer.

Sellers are driving the market, but first-time buyers can still find success if they stay open to compromise and work with agents who set proper expectations.

Mortgage News: Builders are moving at their fastest pace in 15 years—but buyers are still likely to face tough competition for new developments.

Spring real estate markets heat up across the sun belt, and median listing prices hit an all time high as buyer demand continues to far outweigh housing supply.

The real estate market is showing no signs of slowing, as homebuyers begin to feel the fatigue of multiple-offer scenarios and all-out bidding wars.

Mortgage News: After last year’s pandemic-driven trend of urban flight, competition and price growth has returned to city markets.