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Homeowners with mortgages prior to 2008 still have opportunity to refinance
There are still some homeowners who can cut their monthly mortgage payment with a refi.
1 min read Jun 20, 2022 -
Key mortgage rate surges past 6% as Fed battles inflation
An astonishing turnaround in mortgage rates has seen the 30-year double in short order.
3 min read Jun 15, 2022 -
Inflation surge puts pressure on mortgage rates
A surge in inflation is pushing the Fed to act — and mortgage borrowers could feel the pain.
2 min read Jun 10, 2022 -
How to buy a new-construction home
If you’re planning to buy new construction, here are key points in the process.
7 min read Jun 06, 2022 -
Mortgage rate forecast for June 2022: Recession worries may keep rates in check
A tug of war is playing out in the mortgage market. Inflation is pushing rates up, while fears of a recession are pulling them back down.
5 min read Jun 01, 2022 -
Study finds Hispanic homebuyers most likely to use risky, nontraditional financing
Research shows Hispanic homebuyers are most likely to pursue riskier financing.
4 min read May 31, 2022 -
Why a cash-out refinance can still be a good idea, even as rates rise
Here’s why a cash-out refi can still make sense, even in this economy.
3 min read May 17, 2022 -
Appraisal bias and digital redlining: No one-step solution
If steps aren’t taken, existing biases could be further perpetuated by technology.
3 min read May 09, 2022 -
Mortgage rate forecast for May 2022: Sticker shock sets in
Until inflation is tamed, mortgage rates are likely to keep rising.
4 min read May 01, 2022 -
Fears of housing bubble mount, but any correction won’t be like the last
The consensus view: “Price growth is likely to slow, but prices aren’t likely to decline.”
4 min read Apr 26, 2022