US homeowners far more likely to be equity-rich than underwater
Attom's 4th quarter US Home Equity & Underwater Report released Thursday also showed that only 1 in 16 mortgaged homes were seriously considered underwater
Are low down payment loans really riskier?
New research suggests that they're not
by Steve Cook Feb 6
Mortgage applications reach highest volume since 2013
The 5% gain in the Market Composite Index was due to strength on the refinancing side
Flat-fee brokerage Houwzer hustles up $9.5M in Series A funding
The Philadelphia-based brokerage will use the funds to fuel expansion in Baltimore and Orlando and launch title and insurance divisions later this year
by Marian McPherson Feb 5
Rocket Homes launches local trend reports
The sister company to Quicken Loans will allow consumers and agents to see trend data like the changes in median price, or whether its a buyer's or seller's market
by Patrick Kearns Feb 5
Pulse: How has alternative financing changed your market?
All-cash-offer guarantees, iBuyers, new financing models — consumers have a lot more options these days. Share what you're seeing in your market
by Inman Feb 5
Applying for a mortgage? How you repay your student loan is crucial
Student loan borrowers who use an income-driven repayment plan could be at disadvantage for taking on a mortgage, a study by the Urban Institute shows
older millennial
Misconceptions about needing a 20% down payment are keeping millennials from homeownership. Two experts share what can be done to help
by Marian McPherson Feb 4
Mortgage rates plummeting amid coronavirus outbreak fears
Matthew Speakman, an economist with Zillow, said a worsening of the virus outbreak could drive mortgage rates even lower
by Patrick Kearns Feb 3
Mortgage companies compete for Super Bowl spotlight
Major mortgage lenders and real estate companies joined the Super Bowl advertising fray, where commercial spots cost $5.2M for 30 seconds
by Patrick Kearns Feb 3
Here’s why Compass launched a bridge loans program
Carly Litzenberger, the senior director of new ventures at Compass, gave more insight into the impetus behind launching the program at Inman Connect in New York
by Patrick Kearns Feb 3