17 steps to get your Colorado mortgage loan originator license
Process is a bit convoluted, but these tips will help you navigate
by Dave Sims Jul 10
2 most harmful words in real estate
Finding housing that's affordable for all buyers should be a priority
by Rob Chrane Jul 10
When it comes to real estate, location is important -- but so is timing
Zillow’s Breakeven Horizon analysis shows that one buyer’s decision to purchase at one point in time can yield totally different financial gains for another buyer who purchases later
by Amy Tankersley Jul 9
Financial meltdowns abroad push down US mortgage rates
Freddie Mac survey shows rates holding steady around 4 percent as investors eye financial crises in Greece and China
by Amy Tankersley Jul 9
The story behind the homeownership decline
A deeper look at the data behind the drop
by Matthew Gardner Jul 9
HUD report shows housing market recovery slowdown
National Housing Market Conditions report for 1Q paints bleaker picture than other recent market reports
by Amy Tankersley Jul 8
NAR pushes CFPB to clear up muddy compliance issues heading into TRID
In comment letter regarding new effective date, trade group seeks formal trial implementation period, clarification of other aspects of closing process
by Amy Tankersley Jul 8
39 months of home price increases … and counting
CoreLogic says home prices increased more than 6 percent in the last year, and could increase another 5 percent by this time next year
by Amy Tankersley Jul 7
Seller’s market sizzles this summer, according to Fannie Mae
Fannie Mae’s June 2015 National Housing Survey sets new records for optimism in housing market thanks to strong supply and increasing rent prices
by Amy Tankersley Jul 7
Understanding mortgage broker bond claims
Why people file and how to avoid them
by Vic Lance Jul 7
Money Anxiety Index shows consumer financial anxiety has improved -- slightly
Survey says consumers are still battling financial stress and worry, but how is that affecting their housing market outlook?
by Amy Tankersley Jul 6
Average monthly mortgage payments trail historical norms
New data from Black Knight shows principal, interest at 21 percent of gross monthly income
by Erik Pisor Jul 6
Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey shows high rates, international volatility
Interest rates are at their highest levels since last fall as economists eye Greek crisis and Fed's expected rate hike
by Amy Tankersley Jul 6
SoFi says ‘so what?’ to traditional mortgage lending
Nonbank lender specializes in offering jumbo loans to early-stage professionals with unique financial circumstances
by Amy Tankersley Jul 2
World Economic Forum report: Lenders are having ‘Uber moment’
Traditional lenders should embrace fintech disruption to solve customer pain points -- or be left behind
by Amy Tankersley Jul 2
6 vital questions to ask your lender
Getting the answers will prevent a sale evaporating days before closing
by Tony Davis Jul 2