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Rising credit card, auto, and student loan debt is squeezing household budgets, making it harder for would-be buyers to qualify for a mortgage. Here’s why debt management matters.
Ensure a smooth first week in your home with these 5 essential tasks for new homeowners. Learn more about how to settle in with confidence.
A feel-good Super Bowl ad highlights neighborliness, but the realities of homeownership, zoning, and NIMBYism show how homeowners can unwittingly slow housing solutions.
The 28/36 rule oversimplifies home affordability. As a loan officer, I’ll explain why budget and homebuying needs matter more than rigid rules when deciding how much house you can afford.
Rising ACA health insurance premiums now exceed mortgage payments for some middle-income homeowners, highlighting affordability pressures and the unequal impact of a K-shaped economic recovery.
During times of heightened risk, real estate can be a better investment than the stock market. Should you be reexamining your portfolio in today's economic climate?
Housing crises exist in most developed nations. And most are eerily similar to ours.
Often, the jobs report is the single most consequential monthly economic report. And January's is due this morning.
Kevin Warsh may support rate cuts, but his plans for the Fed’s massive bond portfolio could have surprising consequences for mortgage rates.
According to MRN’s analysis of Zillow data, these 10 markets — mostly in Louisiana — will see the largest declines in home prices. Does that mean they’re good for buyers, though?
Mortgage costs are down, according to Zillow, but other factors still matter when buying a home. Here’s what first-time buyers should consider.
The mortgage underwriting process determines whether your loan is approved. Learn what underwriters scrutinize, common deal-killers, and how communication helps you reach the closing table.
If you owe more than your home is worth, you have an underwater mortgage. We’ll go over the causes and impacts, and the options homeowners have when their loans are underwater.
Credit bureau Equifax yesterday unveiled a significant improvement in how lenders can provide borrowers with more accurate and faster pre-approvals.
It's the end of the 620 minimum credit score for Fannie and Freddie. But that doesn't mean a free for all.
Explore expert resources on FHA, VA, USDA loans, refinancing, and selling your home—everything you need for a confident homeownership journey.
Compare loan options and estimate your monthly payments—including taxes and insurance—for FHA, VA, USDA, and conventional loans.
