Requests for purchase loans were down last week by 31% from a year ago as rates rose to a 2023 high and homes remained scarce, according to the MBA's Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey
A homebuyer taking out a $300K loan could end up overpaying by $1,200 a year — and even more if they're in the market for a jumbo, FHA or VA mortgage, according to a new CFPB analysis
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said operators of mortgage comparison-shopping platforms may be violating RESPA if they manipulate search results to coerce kickbacks
Shopping around can save thousands of dollars, but 1 in 3 prospective homebuyers only get a quote from one lender, Fannie Mae surveys show
Ratings, reviews and rates of lenders who use Zillow for marketing will appear prominently on Google
Consumer watchdog's online toolkit guides homebuyers through process
Wealthy are more likely to do own calculations, select most competitive offer
Commentary: Regulators can't see past best mortgage price
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5 lenders participating in 'Certified Lender Network'
Don't assume loan officer has your best interest in mind
Integrated calculators help you decide
Selecting a lender before knowing price rarely ends well
Don't rely on lead generation sites for accurate interest rate and loan fee combinations