Refinancing Your Mortgage Today Could Mean 0 Less Monthly

Refinancing Your Mortgage Today Could Mean $400 Less Monthly

Have you ever found yourself wondering about the possibility of saving a substantial amount of money every month? If so, you’re not alone! Many homeowners are beginning to realize that refinancing at... Read more »
Mortgage demand drops as interest rates rise, economy remains resilient

Mortgage demand drops as interest rates rise, economy remains resilient

After reaching their highest level since July 2022, mortgage applications have declined for two straight weeks, counteracting some recent positive signs for a still-sputtering housing industry. According to weekly data released Wednesday... Read more »
High Mortgage Rates Are Reversing the Housing Demand

High Mortgage Rates Are Reversing the Housing Demand

Let’s talk about something that’s on a lot of people’s minds: higher mortgage rates and whether they’ve completely killed the housing market’s buzz. Have rising rates finally slowed down the crazy housing demand... Read more »
Reverse mortgage leaders praise FHA engagement, back-end improvements

Reverse mortgage leaders praise FHA engagement, back-end improvements

Despite 2024 being a challenging year for sales volume, the reverse mortgage industry is still encouraged by the engagement of the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) on matters related to the Home Equity... Read more »
Housing market recovery threatened by mortgage rate pop

Housing market recovery threatened by mortgage rate pop

Home sales and home prices have been improving for several weeks. Unfortunately, this period could be fleeting, because we had strong economic news last week. Ironically, a strong employment situation in the... Read more »
The holistic approach: A paradigm shift for quality control in mortgage lending

The holistic approach: A paradigm shift for quality control in mortgage lending

In the modern mortgage landscape, quality control (QC) stands as a critical pillar supporting the industry’s integrity and stability. As market conditions fluctuate and regulatory scrutiny intensifies, lenders must adopt a comprehensive... Read more »
Mortgage Rates Predictions for the Next Three Months Q4 2024

Mortgage Rates Predictions for the Next Three Months Q4 2024

Mortgage rates predictions for the next three months are shaping up to be quite optimistic, with many experts forecasting a potential decline to around or under 6% by the end of October 2024.... Read more »
Survey: Real estate and mortgage pros cautiously optimistic about housing market

Survey: Real estate and mortgage pros cautiously optimistic about housing market

The HousingWire Pulse Survey for Q4 2024 provides valuable insights into the current state of the real estate market from various perspectives: brokerage leaders, mortgage professionals, and real estate agents. The quarterly... Read more »
Survey: Real estate and mortgage pros cautiously optimistic about housing market

Jobs report sends mortgage rates higher

Labor over Inflation has been the theme for mortgage rates to go lower in 2024, with the understanding that as soon as the labor market softens, the 10-year yield should head lower,... Read more »
Survey: Real estate and mortgage pros cautiously optimistic about housing market

Have higher mortgage rates already reversed housing demand?

The Federal Reserve cut rates by 0.50% on Sept. 18 and mortgage rates and bond yields headed higher. But, we have to remember that mortgage rates had already made an almost 2%... Read more »