Rate Drop Advantage program offers homebuyers a break on refis
If rates come down in the next 3 years, Rocket Mortgage's program will cover some refinancing costs including first appraisal, credit report, tax certification, and mortgage recording fee
by Matt Carter Jul 27
Demand for refinancing ticks up slightly as mortgage rates plateau
Purchase loan applications continue to be weaker 'due to the combination of much higher mortgage rates and the worsening economic outlook,' said MBA forecaster Joel Kan
by Matt Carter Jul 13
Frustrated with inventory? 5 tips for getting creative
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Many agents are frustrated with low inventory on both sides of the transaction. Try these strategies to create inventory for your clients and find a pathway to under contract
by Julie Busby Jul 6
Homebuyers showing 'some resiliency' to higher rates
Demand for purchase mortgages increases for a second week in a row, but borrowers are increasingly turning to adjustable-rate loans
by Matt Carter May 11
Housing affordability races toward levels not seen since 2006 bubble
If mortgage rates rise by another half a percentage point — or if home prices go up another 5% — affordability will hit the worst levels on record, Black Knight warned on Monday
by Matt Carter May 2
Mortgage rates climb to highest level since 2009
Demand for purchase mortgages was down 17 percent last week compared to the same time a year ago, according to a weekly survey of lenders by the Mortgage Bankers Association on Wednesday
by Matt Carter Apr 27
It's the end of the road for LIBOR mortgages
Regulators spell out rules for transitioning ARM borrowers to other indexes by 2023
by Matt Carter Dec 7
55 real estate terms you better know in this market
Brand new agent or an industry veteran, there are some words and phrases that frequently crop up. We've chosen 55 terms to create an easy-to-use glossary you'll return to again and again
How to begin financing investment properties
Turning homebuyers into investors can mean more financial security for them and more business for agents. But especially less-experienced investors may need help getting started
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 15
50+ content marketing ideas that'll reel in buyers
If you're looking to attract homebuyers, create content that answers their questions and helps them navigate the process
by Matt Kaestner Apr 24
Redfin Mortgage expands to Pennsylvania, targets other states
The company already operates in Texas, Illinois and the District of Columbia
by Marian McPherson Jan 11
Could NAR’s ‘BRED mortgage’ breed more equity for homeowners?
Association’s proposal disrupts current mortgage structures with product intended to give homeowners ways to build equity faster
by Amy Tankersley Oct 15
The mortgage process feature that will land you more business
It takes more than great customer service to beat your competition
by Dave Sims Apr 9
Save money on your mortgage in 2013
by Jack Guttentag Jan 2
How, when and why to take a reverse mortgage
by Jack Guttentag Aug 27