Subject: Rocket's new 1% down mortgage also picks up tab for PMI
Rocket's new 1% down mortgage also picks up tab for PMI
May 23rd, 2023 at 1:00 pm EDTRocket's new 1% down mortgage also picks up tab for PMI In a bid to do more business with homebuyers, Rocket Mortgage is rolling out a new loan that lets low- and moderate-income borrowers buy houses with as little as 1 percent down — without havi ...
How to answer buyers’ most-asked mortgage questions
May 16th, 2023 at 1:00 pm EDTHow to answer buyers’ most-asked mortgage questions ...
Regulator rescinds new Fannie, Freddie fee for riskier borrowers
May 16th, 2023 at 1:00 pm EDTRegulator rescinds new Fannie, Freddie fee for riskier borrowers Mortgage lenders are breathing a sigh of relief after Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s federal regulator said Wednesday it’s backing down from plans to institute a new fee on mortgages ...
Unlock homeownership with down payment assistance programs
May 9th, 2023 at 1:00 pm EDTUnlock homeownership with down payment assistance programs One of the biggest financial hurdles to homeownership is the down payment. Even with lower down payment options like the FHA loan, the high price of homes in many markets — the U.S. median ...
Low inventory prevents prices from falling even further
May 2nd, 2023 at 1:00 pm EDTLow inventory prevents prices from falling even further While homeowners are staying put out of reluctance to lock in higher mortgage rates, the few homes on the market are drawing competition, according to a report released Friday by Redfin. The ex ...
These features may ‘set you ahead of the competition’ when selling your home, research finds
April 18th, 2023 at 1:00 pm EDTThese features may ‘set you ahead of the competition’ when selling your home, research finds Today’s home sellers may be able to command higher prices due to recent increases. Certain luxury features may help sell your home for more money or fa ...
The mortgage that will pay to make your home more climate friendly
April 11th, 2023 at 1:00 pm EDTThe mortgage that will pay to make your home more climate friendly A green mortgage — also known as an energy-efficient mortgage — is different than a conventional mortgage in that it allows borrowers to finance certain green improvements at the ...
Homebuyer demand soars to 9-month high
April 4th, 2023 at 1:00 pm EDTHomebuyer demand soars to 9-month high Mort ...
How to get a luxury smart home for a DIY price
February 21st, 2023 at 12:00 pm EDTHow to get a luxury smart home for a DIY price ...
Buyers are returning to the market — and sellers are following: Redfin
February 14th, 2023 at 12:00 pm EDTBuyers are returning to the market — and sellers are following: Redfin This week, the Redfin Homebuyer Demand Index, the brokerage's in-house gauge of buyer activity, hit its highest level since September, rising 21% from an October low, new data s ...