A report based on a recent survey of consumers who were shopping for a residential loan has identified the best home lenders in a variety of categories -- including government programs, jumbo loans and online services. The 10-question survey of prospective mortgage...
Monthly residential government-insured mortgage production was nudged up, though commercial real estate endorsements plunged. The book of business continued to grow. At the end of August, the Federal Housing Administration had insurance in force on 8,622,052...
Monthly Federal Housing Administration business inched higher and might accelerate further. Delinquency turned sharply higher, and reverse mortgage production was the slowest it's been in four years. But commercial mortgage endorsements doubled. As the first half of...
Monthly new business was moderately higher in the Federal Housing Administration's residential business, while loan performance improved. But commercial mortgage endorsements plunged. Data reported by the Department of Housing and Urban Development indicate FHA...
Among the concerns shared by attendees at a recent secondary marketing conference is the legal uncertainty accompanying government-insured originations. A majority want a company-wide production management dashboard. The Mortgage Bankers Association hosted its annual...
So, you’re interested in refinancing your mortgage. Maybe you want some extra capital to do that home project you’ve always dreamed of, interest rates are nearing record lows, or you want to start consolidating debt. Regardless of the motivation behind the refinance,...
A home purchase is considered an investment, and a robust one at that. Savvy owners are constantly looking for new ways to reduce debt, save money, pay less in interest, and ultimately build equity. Refinancing is one way to leverage your investment and do just that....
You can think of refinancing your mortgage as a debt redo. Essentially, you’ll swap out the existing loan for a new one - ideally with better terms and conditions. Only this time it could help you save money on high mortgage payments, rather than just borrow it....
All the tedious, time-consuming home closing documents have been signed, sealed, and delivered. Your belongings are packed into what seems like a million boxes and you have a solid plan to haul all your existing furniture to the new place. Just as your boxes and...
Navigating your way through a brand new mortgage loan can be a difficult task, especially for first time homeowners. After handing over a large sum of money for the down payment and closing costs, it’s important to pay attention to the timing of your first mortgage...
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