Things are getting more interesting in the mortgage world, at least when it comes to earning rewards. One of the nation’s largest mortgage lenders, Fairway… Read More »Fairway Home Mortgage Launches Credit Card That Rewards You for Making On-Time Mortgage Payments
While some banks and lenders exit the mortgage arena, Wealthfront is entering via its new venture “Wealthfront Home Lending.” The so-called robo-advisor based out of… Read More »Wealthfront Home Lending: A Robo-Advisor Gets Into Mortgage Lending
The monthly jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is largely seen as the biggest potential mover of mortgage rates. It gives us… Read More »The September Jobs Report Just Got Even More Important for Mortgage Rates
The nation’s second largest mortgage lender has begun offering DSCR loans for its customers. The loans, which are reserved for real estate investors, have exploded… Read More »Rocket Mortgage Rolls Out DSCR Loans for Real Estate Investors
It’s time to take a look at the top mortgage refinance companies in the country, based on total loan volume. As you may have guessed,… Read More »The Top Mortgage Refinance Companies in the Country
I feel like I haven’t written a word about mortgage rates since the government shutdown began. Part of that is because once the government closed… Read More »Finally a Big Week for Mortgage Rates Thanks to Delayed Jobs Report
Social media has been abuzz lately with news that Fannie Mae no longer requires a minimum credit score. Traditionally, both Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac… Read More »No, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Haven’t Abandoned Credit Scores
Now that the 50-year mortgage has been thoroughly panned and debunked as a viable affordability solution, we’re on to the next silly idea. What is… Read More »Portable Mortgages Don’t Work in the United States
There’s been a lot of buzz about a possible 50-year mortgage after President Trump teased it over the weekend on his Truth Social platform. Of… Read More »A Small Rate Buydown Makes the 30-Year Fixed Cheaper Than a 50-Year Mortgage
If you recall during the campaigning leading up to the 2024 election, Donald Trump promised to return mortgage rates to 3%, or even lower. To… Read More »Trump’s 50-Year Mortgage Is Admission He Can’t Deliver 3% Mortgage Rates
