Ability to retrieve quotes helps borrowers assess their options and streamlines the mortgage insurance process for lenders
First-time homebuyers who rely on government mortgage programs are 'increasingly challenged' by rapid home price increases and higher mortgage rates
Janette Miller of Miller & Perotti Real Estate Appraisals in California argues that the Fair Housing Act doesn't apply to appraisers, but a federal regulator disagreed this week
Demand for purchase loans remains steady, but rising rates are closing the door on refinancing opportunities, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association's Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey
Redwood Trust, which issues 'jumbo' loans that are off limits to Fannie and Freddie, said in a new critique that costlier markets are better served by private lenders
A new report warns that a 'sudden and severe' reversal in home price appreciation could stress the Federal Housing Administration's finances again
Government agencies are looking to better quantify risks from climate change, a step with implications for government-backed home loans
Rising mortgage rates have curbed demand for refinancing and purchase loans after inflation worries pushed rates to highest levels since July, according to the MBA
FHA and VA loans are essential to first-time buyers, who account for about 4 out of every 5 FHA purchase loans. However, in today's market, sellers are quick to dismiss offers that come with this type of financing. Here's why
With investors showing renewed confidence, Genworth Financial is ready to move forward with plans to sell part of its mortgage insurance subsidiary in an initial public offering
Biden administration to give owner occupants, nonprofits more opportunities to buy homes before they're snatched up by large investors
Journalists at watchdog say credit scores and algorithms used by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac could be to blame
Rates on jumbo loans are currently lower than conventional mortgages, but could surge higher in the months ahead
Lenders can use borrower's actual monthly student loan payment when calculating their overall debt burden
2.3M homeowners still aren't making their monthly mortgage payments