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
Mortgage rate gap among lenders wider than previously understood
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
by Matt Carter May 26
Real estate industry welcomes FHA premium cuts, with caveats
Premium cuts are expected to save borrowers $678M a year but don't apply to existing loans or release homeowners who have built up equity from 'life-of-loan' requirements
by Matt Carter Feb 23
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
Polly integrated with all 6 primary mortgage insurers
Ability to retrieve quotes helps borrowers assess their options and streamlines the mortgage insurance process for lenders
by Matt Carter May 15
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
Mortgage rates hit highest point since COVID closures in early 2020
Demand for purchase loans remains steady, but rising rates are closing the door on refinancing opportunities, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association's Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey
by Matt Carter Jan 12
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
Why sellers are shunning FHA and VA offers
FHA and VA loans are essential to first-time buyers, who account for about 4 out of every 5 FHA purchase loans. However, in today's market, sellers are quick to dismiss offers that come with this type of financing. Here's why
by Steve Cook Sep 30
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