One of the biggest hurdles to homeownership is the down payment. After all, the typical American has barely anything in the way of savings. At… Read More »Can You Use a Credit Card for a Down Payment on a House?
You’ve likely heard that one of President Trump’s goals is to lower mortgage rates. He talked about it on the campaign trail before he got… Read More »Trump Wants to Lower Mortgage Rates without the Fed
If you already have a mortgage, you might be curious about refinancing, and more specifically if you have to use your original lender. Or if… Read More »Is It Better to Refinance with Your Current Mortgage Lender?
If you’re hoping for a quick release of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, you might want to exercise some patience. While the odds of the… Read More »The Release of Fannie and Freddie Could Come Down to Mortgage Rates: But Should It?
If you’ve seen commercials for “Mortgage Matchup” lately, perhaps during an NBA game, or on the court itself, you might be wondering what they’re all… Read More »What Is Mortgage Matchup? And Why Did UWM Create It?
It’s been a good couple of weeks for mortgage rates, which benefited from a delay on tariffs and some favorable economic data. Between a slowing… Read More »Mortgage Rates Back Below 7%, But Pricing Remains Cautious
A new loyalty program has been launched by Better Mortgage that waives loan origination fees for life. Known as the “Better Forever Program,” it rewards… Read More »Better Forever Program Waives Loan Origination Fees for Life
If you have an adjustable-rate mortgage you’re looking to get out of, the good news is it’s usually as simple as applying for a refinance.… Read More »Can You Refinance an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage?
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has a new acting director, none other than Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. The news was announced today after the… Read More »Treasury Secretary Bessent Becomes Acting Director of CFPB: How Will It Affect Mortgages?
It’s no secret for-sale inventory has been in short supply for a long time now, making it increasingly difficult to find your dream home. The… Read More »Housing Inventory Expected to Normalize by Mid-2026
