Homeowners rush to refinance as mortgage rates hit 2025 low
Homebuyer loan applications flooded in last week at the 2nd-highest level of the year. Demand for adjustable-rate mortgage loans is at the highest level since 2008
by Matt Carter Sep 17
Image of federal building to symbolize Trump tells Cook to resign
The president asked Cook to resign from her post after FHFA Director Bill Pulte accused her of mortgage fraud. Pulte has leveled similar accusations against other political adversaries
by Marian McPherson Aug 20
Sonar by Simplist blends AI to flatten mortgage operations
Sonar can be white-labeled for companies wanting to deliver their own solution to the market and can help smaller firms deliver a competitive software solution to tech-forward consumers
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 27
Guaranteed Rate taking borrowers from application to close en Español
Lender expands Spanish language access program launched in April to include disclosures that describe loan terms and fees
by Matt Carter Sep 23
Maxwell's Español mortgage solution is bilingual, 'builds trust'
Borrowers with limited English proficiency are said to be more likely to make it through the complex application process, enabling lenders to close loans faster and boost loan officer production.
by Matt Carter Jul 21
What agents need to know about mortgages during (and after) COVID-19
As experts and advisers, real estate agents have always played an important role for homebuyers. But it’s clear that during the coronavirus era, they have even more responsibility to educate clients on what's happening in today's market
by Salomon Chong Jun 30
Millennials are influencing their parents' homebuying decisions
12% of all buyers bought multigenerational homes last year
A man examining a contract closely
Florida, New York metros unsavory when it comes to mortgage fraud in 2016
by Britt Chester May 10
Investors aren't behind higher mortgage approval standards -- lenders are
Fannie Mae survey shows some lenders apply stricter standards than what their investors require, leaving some borrowers out in the cold
by Amy Tankersley Jul 28
Mortgage and refi activity drop
MBA survey finds some interest rates climbed to their highest levels since last fall
by Amy Tankersley Jul 1