Opendoor expands service offerings across multiple markets
The company is expanding its iBuying, in-person and virtual touring and financing services across multiple US markets, according to an Opendoor blog post Thursday
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 10
Mortgage applications down 6.5% but home purchase market 'a bright spot'
Purchase applications are up 33% compared to a year ago — the 14th straight week of annual gains — according to a new survey from the Mortgage Bankers Association
by Andrea V. Brambila Aug 26
What are the benefits and risks of alternative financing?
Find out what products real estate pros are using to help their buyers buy — and what to watch out for if you choose an alternative finance option
by Christy Murdock Mar 17
older millennial
Misconceptions about needing a 20% down payment are keeping millennials from homeownership. Two experts share what can be done to help
by Marian McPherson Feb 4
Stop sign
A new letter from the Department of Housing and Urban Development states that undocumented immigrants who arrived in the US as children aren't eligible for the more lenient mortgages
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 13
Uh-oh: High-risk home loans are on the rise again
Credit-challenged buyers with high-risk loans have flooded the market, driving up demand and home prices, according to the American Enterprise Institute
by Marian McPherson Oct 1
Led by low refi occurrences, U.S. loan originations are dropping
RealtyTrac report shows that despite overall drop, purchase and HELOC are loans up
by Jennifer Riner May 12
5 ways to help your clients compete with cash buyers
These tips will help your buyers' offers seem more attractive to sellers
by Jackson Cooper Nov 12
Home sales hit 8-year-high, RealtyTrac says
International cash buyers and FHA loans fuel double-digit percentage spikes in sales of single-family homes and condos in some cities
by Amy Tankersley Sep 23
Low credit score? You still have a chance at a conventional loan
Homebuyers with low scores stand a better chance than they have in years of obtaining a mortgage loan, according to quarterly survey
by Amy Tankersley May 1
FHA launches historic homebuyer 'care package' for 2015
Reductions in annual premiums signal savings for consumers
by Ray Brousseau Feb 19
Don't assume FHA loan is a better deal than conventional
by Jack Guttentag Jun 4
New tool factors bankruptcy, FICO score and debt ratio into the equation
by Jack Guttentag Nov 21
Policy and lack of disclosure upsets homeowners, legislators, NAR
by Ken Harney Nov 8