mortgage

Heading into 2026, economists from the National Association of Realtors were expecting a turnaround. Now, not so much. In the weeks following the launch of a military campaign in Iran,…

“I’ve been caring for my mother, and we each currently occupy a unit in the house.”

Mortgage rates can change daily, which makes timing your rate lock feel like a high-stakes decision. Lock too early, and you could miss out on a lower rate. Wait too…

Lower has officially launched Movoto Advantage, a program that connects vetted agents with buyers and sellers. The firm had a limited rollout in fall 2025. Lower, a fast-growing mortgage lender…

“My husband and I are both retired and have saved for years — we simply can’t afford to take on his financial situation.”

Private mortgage insurance (PMI) adds to your monthly mortgage payment, but it doesn’t have to last forever. Most homeowners can remove PMI once their mortgage balance reaches 80% of their…

The mortgage renewal wave that has long loomed over pandemic buyers who purchased homes at rock-bottom rates may finally be coming to an end, according to a Wednesday report from…

A client recently told me their mortgage was up for renewal in late January, and earlier that month — maybe four weeks before renewal — they received a mortgage renewal…

Key takeaways Underwriting is a detailed review of the buyer’s finances and the property. Income verification, documentation consistency, and property or title issues are the most common causes of underwriting…

Mortgage applications declined for the third week in a row. Home loan applications decreased 0.3% from one week prior for the week ending Feb. 6, according to the Mortgage Bankers…