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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 -
Soaring mortgage rates spur interest in assumable loans
With soaring rates squeezing affordability, homebuyers and lenders are taking notice of this oft-overlooked feature.
3 min read Nov 09, 2022 -
Mortgage rate forecast for November 2022: Rates get frostier
The holidays are mere weeks away, but there’s not much to celebrate about the mortgage rate climate.
4 min read Feb 13, 2024 -
How low mortgage rates led to today’s ‘seller’s strike’
The ‘seller’s strike’ is real.
3 min read Oct 26, 2022 -
Lenders offer mortgage relief for victims of Hurricane Ian
Following the storm, Fannie Mae and others have authorized forbearance plans for affected borrowers.
2 min read Oct 20, 2022 -
Low- and no-down payment minority mortgages still present risks
As more lenders aim to address the racial housing gap, they offer generous terms. Borrowers still face risks.
4 min read Jun 05, 2024 -
Mortgage lenders now count rent payments as part of credit picture
Close to homeownership but your credit isn’t quite there? A new rule helps renters qualify for mortgages.
3 min read Sep 29, 2022 -
How to acquire and establish a rental property
Think you’re ready to pull the trigger on an investment property? Here are a few considerations.
5 min read Feb 01, 2024 -
Bank of America targets minority homeownership with mortgage program
One of the nation’s largest banks has launched a mortgage program aimed at first-time homebuyers in Black and Latino neighborhoods.
3 min read Jun 09, 2023 -
How much will a house cost by 2030? Predictions and tips to start saving
The housing market has been superheated. What lies ahead? Here’s what experts think.
8 min read Jun 09, 2023