U.S. mortgage holders had a really good third quarter. And a pretty good year overall. A new report shows lots of reasons why.
Read More »Rent Gap Proves Homeownership Is Cheaper?
According to recent research, homeownership is more affordable compared to renting in majority of MSAs. However, in many cities where homeownership is the inexpensive option, it’s still quite pricey to become a homeowner.
Read More »The First-Time Homebuyer Impact
According to the latest Genworth Mortgage Insurance report, the first-time homebuyer market is growing faster than other buyer demographics. But what does this mean for the current housing cycle?
Read More »Borrowers: Increase Your Buying Power
Recently released data offers the latest insight into mortgage offers—in an effort to empower consumers to better their credit profiles. Read all the details here.
Read More »Connecting LGBT Community and Mortgage Industry Leaders
The LGBT Dallas Town Hall, hosted by the American Mortgage Diversity Council, will tackle topics such as diversity, workplace discrimination, federal LGBT protections, and programs that encourage homeownership.
Read More »HUD Secretary Vows to “Ease the Pressure” of Homelessness
On Wednesday, HUD released the latest national estimate for homelessness—reporting 553,742 people experience homelessness every night. Although some areas are not as severely impacted as others, Secretary Carson is making greater efforts to reduce homelessness across the board.
Read More »Dodd-Frank Modification Bill Heads for Full Senate
Republicans scored a major win with the tax reform bill last week, and now another major piece of legislation has been advanced to the full Senate for debate.
Read More »Homebuyers: Top 10 Markets for Financial Success
What if borrowers could turn the stressors of financial stability into one of their greatest strengths? According to a recent report, they can—depending on the location they choose to call home.
Read More »The Borrower Learning Curve
In an effort to understand just how knowledgeable borrowers are when it comes to the mortgage process, FreeandClear.com recently conducted a survey asking questions ranging from, “What source ...
Read More »Gig Economy: The New Homebuyers?
Is a new group of potential homebuyers on the horizon? According to Fannie Mae’s Perspectives report released Tuesday—the labor market characterized by the prevalence of short-term contracts or ...
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