Mortgage rates sink to historic low
The average 30-year mortgage hit an all-time low of 2.86%, according to Freddie Mac
by Patrick Kearns Sep 10
Knock brings its 'Home Swap' platform to Houston
The reimagined platform is now available through more than 8,000 real estate agents
by Patrick Kearns Sep 10
David Hoffman is taking a top Keller Williams team indie
The David Hoffman Group is launching a full-service independent brokerage in Charlotte
by Patrick Kearns Sep 8
Shares of mortgages in forbearance decline for 10th straight week
Despite the positive trend, the Mortgage Bankers Association estimates 3.6 million homeowners are in forbearance plans
by Patrick Kearns Aug 25
It became more difficult to buy a house in these cities in June
First American's 'real house price index' surged in certain cities as the median income plummeted while home prices rose
by Patrick Kearns Aug 24
VA loan activity swells during coronavirus pandemic
New data from the Department of Veterans Affairs provides further evidence that the pandemic has not slowed down demand for real estate or real estate financing
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 20
Mortgage rates, still historically low, begin ticking upward
Low rates have helped fuel an extraordinarily active summer for real estate. Although they remain historically low, a gradual trend upward could be less than stellar news for consumers
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 20
Feds propose new mortgage category
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau believes 'season QM' mortgages will spur innovation. But not everyone is convinced they're a good idea
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 19
Knock’s ‘Backyard’ system helps agents easily manage Home Swap
Opinion
The creator of the Home Swap, Knock's 'Backyard' software helps certified agents manage their deals and clients, not a common practice for a mortgage lender
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 17
Fannie Mae earnings reveal a steadying housing market
Only 5.7% of the single-family loans guaranteed by the GSE were in forbearance at the end of the second quarter, down from 7% at the end of the previous quarter
by Patrick Kearns Jul 30
Mortgage applications decrease, fueled by rise in FHA rates
Mortgage applications decreased 0.8% week over week, even as rates stayed near historic lows, according to data released Wednesday by the Mortgage Bankers Association
by Patrick Kearns Jul 29
Mortgages in forbearance drop for sixth week in a row
The number of mortgage loans in forbearance declined by 6 basis points, from 7.80% the previous week to 7.74%, marking the sixth consecutive week loans in forbearance dropped
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 28
Mortgage rates creep back to 3%
The 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage average increased for the first time since May to 3.01%, for the week ending July 23
by Patrick Kearns Jul 23
Mortgage applications surge as buyers scramble for rates below 3%
Purchase activity was up 19% year over year, an increase for the ninth-consecutive week, according to new Mortgage Bankers Association data released Wednesday
by Patrick Kearns Jul 22