housing construction, housing, getty
The American Enterprise Institute estimates 64% of homes sold by the largest homebuilders provide permanent mortgage rate buydowns, which often don't count as seller concessions
by Matt Carter Nov 13
Equifax cuts VantageScore 4.0 mortgage credit scores to $4.50
Once Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are ready to start accepting VantageScore 4.0, the algorithm will go head-to-head with the less inclusive FICO Classic score for conforming loans
by Matt Carter Oct 10
AEI warns: ‘Ignore problematic NAR data on first-time buyer activity’
Are current or first-time buyers responsible for summer's strong housing market?
Reports differ on share of first-time buyers versus repeat buyers
by Amy Tankersley Sep 28
Is it time to go back to mortgage basics?
As traditional homebuyers return, it might be time to revisit mortgage fundamentals
by Ray Brousseau Jun 23