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What is the HUD-1 settlement statement?
The HUD-1 settlement statement is only required in certain cases.
2 min read Mar 28, 2022 -
The Fed tackles inflation: Three possible scenarios for mortgage rates
Consumer prices are soaring, and that’s forcing the Fed to act.
3 min read Mar 28, 2022 -
5 hottest, coolest housing markets as of February 2022
California is hot, Green Bay is not, this survey says.
1 min read Mar 10, 2022 -
Options for homeowners who need cash but can’t qualify for a cash-out refinance
Homeowners have trillions of dollars tied up in home equity, but some can’t access it, until now.
3 min read Mar 09, 2022 -
The history of women and mortgages
An overview of the changes in recent history that helped shape housing opportunities for women
2 min read Mar 08, 2022 -
New condo mortgage rules create barriers for borrowers
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac rolled out new rules covering condo loans aimed at those with structural issues.
4 min read Mar 07, 2022 -
Is the sudden decline in mortgage rates just a pause on the way up?
Market turmoil from the war in Ukraine likely is just a blip in the upward path of mortgage rates.
2 min read Mar 04, 2022 -
Mortgage rate forecast for March 2022: Upward pressure continues
The highest inflation in decades will push rates up. But will war in Ukraine pull rates back down?
4 min read Mar 01, 2022 -
Mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac add new fees to some loans
The new charges target borrowers buying high-cost or vacation homes.
3 min read Feb 25, 2022 -
What are appraisal contingencies?
These key details in a home purchase contract protect buyers and sellers.
4 min read Feb 24, 2022