Making sense of the headlines: Is the jumbo mortgage market collapsing?
Opinion
The jumbo market has not imploded, but economic uncertainty has led to fewer players in that space today
by Matthew Gardner Apr 6
The Real Word: How fear and uncertainty is changing the mortgage industry
And this week, mortgage lender Brian Faye joins in the conversation
by Byron Lazine Apr 3
Making sense of the headlines: The U.S. economy and unemployment
Opinion
Looking for a little clarity on this week's economic and housing news? Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner gives his take on this week’s headlines
by Matthew Gardner Mar 25
Why isn't buying a house more like shopping at Amazon?
Opinion
There's no rhyme or reason in the world why the homebuying and selling process should be so archaic and inefficient for consumers
by Subrao Shenoy Mar 3
Thinking about refinancing your 30-year mortgage? Think again!
All those deals soliciting you to refinance your mortgage at today's low interest rates may sound great, but when you really dig into the numbers, that's often not the case. Here's why
by Bernice Ross Mar 2
What is iFunding? Here's how it works
This emerging consumer financing category is addressing the financial realities of today's prospective homebuyers
by Adena Hefets Feb 20
Michael Bloomberg pitches plan to combine Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae
The presidential hopeful wants to make Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae a 'single, fully government-owned mortgage guarantor' that benefits taxpayers, community banks
by Marian McPherson Feb 19
How the mortgage market has evolved over the past decade
Opinion
If you're newer to real estate or want a snapshot of how we got to this point in the mortgage industry, here's a quick look
by Missy Yost Feb 10
Are low down payment loans really riskier?
New research suggests that they're not
by Steve Cook Feb 6
All signs point to a strong housing market in 2020
Opinion
Thanks to increased wage growth, a slowing of home price appreciation and a predicted surge in first-time buyers, the new year should start off with a bang
by Lew Sichelman Nov 19
How agents are impacted by mortgage digital disruption
The best innovations are those that benefit both the consumer and lender
by Brian Rubenstein Oct 21
Today's mortgage rate was set yesterday by China
Opinion
Nothing matters for interest rates now except US tariffs and trade war. Nothing
by Lou Barnes Aug 9
Housing market will remain 'positive, if not spectacular' until 2020
Economists at the National Association of Home Builders' expo say mortgage rates will stay manageable 'for now'
by Lew Sichelman Feb 26