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Could you pay less for an FHA loan in 2023?
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Calendar: What’s driving mortgage rates the week of Nov. 28-Dec. 2, 2022
Mortgage market players will closely watch Friday’s jobs report.
1 min read Nov 28, 2022 -
In tough housing market, mortgage rate buydowns gain momentum
As home sellers lose their bargaining power in a cooling market, a new option has emerged: Pay for a buyer’s lower rate.
4 min read Nov 28, 2022 -
Could you pay less for an FHA loan in 2023?
The latest FHA balance sheet might help reignite the conversation around lower mortgage insurance premiums.
3 min read Nov 28, 2022 -
Mortgage and real estate news this week: Housing as an inflation hedge, and why mortgage ‘spreads’ are so wide
Top mortgage and real estate news of the week
1 min read Nov 26, 2022 -
Latest mortgage news: Rates stay below 7% as inflation cools
Mortgage rates recently backed off from 7 percent.
3 min read Nov 22, 2022 -
Bank-owned properties: What are they and where can I find them?
Bank-owned properties can be a fit for a specific type of homebuyer or investor, but they can be difficult to find in today’s market.
3 min read Nov 21, 2022 -
Calendar: What’s driving mortgage rates the week of Nov. 21-25, 2022?
A closely watched report about home sales is out this week.
1 min read Nov 21, 2022 -
Why the mortgage rate ‘spread’ is suddenly so steep
Mortgage rates have shot up this year, but inflation isn’t the only driver.
3 min read Nov 21, 2022 -
How real estate can slow inflation
Despite inflationary pain, now might still be a good time to buy a home.
4 min read Nov 21, 2022 -
Mortgage bankers: Who they are and what they do
Here, we explore what mortgage bankers do in the process of getting a home loan.
3 min read Nov 19, 2022