Homebuyers came out in force last week, and rates are trending down
Applications for purchase mortgages hit a seasonally adjusted 2025 high last week, with FHA, VA, and USDA applications for less pricey homes driving the surge, MBA lender survey shows
by Matt Carter Nov 26
Shutdown slowing FHA, VA approvals; USDA loans are on hold
The FHA's Office of Single Family Housing and some of its mortgage insurance programs are 'operational but with limited services,' HUD said in bulletin to lenders
by Matt Carter Oct 8
How to use down payment assistance to close more deals
Looking for a way to differentiate the service you provide to buyers? Luke Babich writes that a top-down knowledge of down payment assistance programs in your area can help you stand out
by Luke Babich Oct 17
7 tips for guiding homebuyers through the VA loan process
Are your clients considering a Veterans Affairs home loan? Let Clever Real Estate’s Luke Babich walk you through the most common pain points to help ease the process for your buyers
by Luke Babich Sep 18
Mortgage brokers warned of warehouse lending scammers
Victims have been cheated out of hundreds of thousands of dollars overnight, with imposters also gaining access to borrowers' sensitive personal information, California regulators say
by Matt Carter Aug 28
real estate agent commissions rose
For real estate agents, highlighting diverse financing options is one of the easiest ways to attract more traffic to their listings. Clever's Luke Babich shares programs and options to know about
by Luke Babich May 16
Compass assembles new division serving military families, veterans
The brokerage is recruiting agents and regional directors from the military community to help launch the Compass Military Division in July
by Daniel Houston Apr 21
Cash still king as nearly a third of homebuyers spurn costly mortgages 
All-cash home purchases in the US hit 31.4% of all transactions in July 2022, just short of an 8-year high reached in February 2022, according to new data released Friday by Redfin
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 16
Lennar accused of manipulating borrower data in new lawsuit
Ex-employee Wanda Burling claims she was terminated after repeatedly warning Lennar about fraudulent practice
VA home loans: A great benefit in need of a 21st-Century renovation
What happened when a listing (a condo that the seller originally purchased with a VA loan) went under contract
by E.J. Footer Apr 11
Do you know who qualifies for VA loans in your area?
VA purchase loans are up 19 percent
by Samantha Reeves Feb 11
5 resources you need during a VA loan transaction
They can make homebuying process smoother for veterans
by Samantha Reeves Jul 30
Cost of energy-efficiency improvements rolled into loan
by Steve Bergsman Jan 15