Assumable loan platform Roam offers seller closing guarantee
If it takes longer than 60 days from the time an offer is accepted until close of escrow, Roam will make the homeseller's mortgage payments for up 60 days after the scheduled closing date
by Matt Carter Jan 31
First-time homebuyers may be driving FHA, VA loan surge
Applications for government-backed purchase mortgages were up 4% week over week, accounting for nearly 1 in 4 loan requests from homebuyers, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association
by Matt Carter Aug 24
As rates rose, demand for mortgages dwindled every month in Q2
Rising rates took their toll not only on refinancing but on homebuyer demand for purchase loans in June, according to an analysis of rate lock data released Monday by Black Knight
by Matt Carter Jul 10
Homebuyers are beginning to seek smaller mortgages as rates rise
Average purchase mortgage request has shrunk by 10% since March, to $413,500, as demand picks up for FHA, VA and USDA purchase loans favored by many entry-level buyers
by Matt Carter Jun 29
Rising mortgage rates take a toll on demand for FHA, VA loans
First-time homebuyers who rely on government mortgage programs are 'increasingly challenged' by rapid home price increases and higher mortgage rates
by Matt Carter Mar 23
What the US climate-risk review means for FHA, VA loans and more
Government agencies are looking to better quantify risks from climate change, a step with implications for government-backed home loans
by Daniel Houston Oct 19
Jump in rates cuts into demand for mortgages
Rising mortgage rates have curbed demand for refinancing and purchase loans after inflation worries pushed rates to highest levels since July, according to the MBA
by Matt Carter Oct 6
Deep dive into mortgage data claims glaring racial disparities
Journalists at watchdog say credit scores and algorithms used by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac could be to blame
by Matt Carter Aug 26
FHA relaxes underwriting for student loan borrowers
Lenders can use borrower's actual monthly student loan payment when calculating their overall debt burden
by Matt Carter Jun 25
Forbearance rate drops for 7th week in a row
2.3M homeowners still aren't making their monthly mortgage payments
by Matt Carter Apr 19
Big mortgage insurer may jump on IPO bandwagon
After throwing in the towel on a $2.7 billion merger, Genworth Financial is considering spinning off its mortgage insurance division
by Matt Carter Apr 13
Foreclosure ban and mortgage forbearance through June
Analysts say unemployment will continue to be an ongoing issue even as the pandemic subsides
by Andrea V. Brambila Feb 16
How to give first-time buyers the low-down on down payments
Helping millennial homebuyers find the right loans for them
by Steve Cook Feb 25
Veterans Affairs loans have spiked since 2007 recession: Study
In 2007, only 30% of first-time service members and veteran buyers used a VA loan. That increased to 78% by 2016
by Patrick Kearns Mar 1
Washington, D.C. Capitol building Congress
Deals that rely on an array of federal programs and agencies are all on hold while political leaders spar over how to fund the government
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 18