News & Insights

Appraisals have a big impact on your ability to buy a home, but can come with some personal bias. Find out how to make sure your appraisal runs smoothly.

Builder confidence is rising, and new construction homes are in high demand. Find out what it takes to navigate the hot competition.

Buyers should be seeing more options on the market as more than 400,000 homeowners reach the end of forbearance plans this month.

Rates are close to the lows of September 2020, giving today’s homebuyers a chance to save on their mortgage before they’re expected to rise.

With extreme weather happening more often, the integrity of your home may be at risk—and homeowners insurance could be the answer.

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 ban has ended. Find out what it means for millions of homeowners, the choices you face now, and how to safeguard your home today.

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

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

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: Mortgage rates have dropped for the third week in a row, and homeowners are likely jumping on the opportunity to refinance at a lower rate.

Mortgage News: While a recent dip in rates may provide homeowners savings, the truth is, shifts in the market shouldn’t determine when it’s time to refinance.

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.

The real estate market continues its hot start to 2021 with larger mortgage down payments and an increase in jumbo loan activity.

Mortgage News: A majority of buyers are making offers on properties they haven’t seen in person, and the trend may continue even after pandemic risks subside.

Mortgage News: 2020 changed the homeownership game, and its effects are still being felt as we head into the new year.