Mortgage mayhem: Lenders pull gov’t loans, refuse to lock, and raise credit score minimums
Falling mortgage rates might not help borrowers this time . Lenders are pulling loan programs, refusing to lock rates, and raising credit score minimums.
Falling mortgage rates might not help borrowers this time . Lenders are pulling loan programs, refusing to lock rates, and raising credit score minimums.
Today’s mortgage and refinance rates Average mortgage rates were unchanged yesterday, as expected. So they remain exceptionally low, though a bit above the record. There may be literal fireworks over […]
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s 0.5% refinance fee is delayed until December 1. But to avoid the fee and higher refinance rates, you need to apply sooner than that.
Zillow predicts 6.82 million existing home sales in 2021, the most recorded in a single calendar year since 2005 and a 21.1% increase from 2020.
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Mortgage rates hit all-time lows The Washington Post
The housing market remains hot, but the outlook for the year ahead has become murkier as COVID-19 vaccines roll out.
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Today’s mortgage and refinance rates Average mortgage rates fell yesterday. And suddenly they’re back within their uberlow range. Indeed, one more drop like yesterday’s and they’ll be at their all-time […]
Thanks to a new policy, FHA is now accepting DACA home loans. Learn about the pros and cons of FHA loans and whether you qualify for financing.
The U.S. real estate market is booming, but a shortage of homes for sale is starting to bit into sales.
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Sales of previously owned homes increased unexpectedly in December, capping the best year for the housing market since 2006 as historically low mortgage rates helped power demand.