Getting ready to buy a home or refinance and wondering about comparing estimates? In this post you'll learn about Good Faith Estimates (GFEs) and examine some frequently asked questions.
Learn about loan underwriters, their relationship to mortgage lenders, how they can help first time home buyers, and more.
Read our latest blog post for some helpful tips on choosing the right mortgage program for your needs and budget.
Strong home buying activity among investors has helped boost home price appreciation levels in markets such as Atlanta and Jacksonville, Fla. Read our latest blog post to learn more about investor purchases in the U.S. housing market.
Relevant characteristics can add significant value to a piece of real estate. Knowing what these characteristics are for your market can help you better understand how your appraiser determines your home's worth.
Mortgage rates are a key factor in choosing a home loan product. Many borrowers want to do whatever they can to lock in a low rate, but they may have questions about how to do it. In this post, we'll go over these questions and hopefully help you gain a better understanding of how mortgage rates work.
Home equity loans might work well for some, but there are other alternatives that may be more beneficial and less risky. Read about home equity loan alternatives in our latest blog post.
Closing credit card accounts, buying a new car, changing jobs...these things won't necessarily ruin your chances of getting a mortgage, but avoiding them is probably a good idea. Read on to find out why.
If you are having trouble paying your mortgage due to extenuating life circumstances, you may be eligible for the FHA's Back to Work assistance program. Read our latest blog post to learn more.
Check out a few highlights from the Obama Administration's most recent Housing Scorecard. See how programs like HARP have been performing and how mortgage servicers are doing with their quarterly assessments.