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Disparity in mortgage rates offered by lenders doubled in 2022: Study

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Homebuyers can potentially save $600 to $1,200 a year by applying for a mortgage with multiple lenders, according to research by Freddie Mac. Continue reading →

Divvy Homes’ employees say there has been another round of layoffs

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Although Divvy has not yet responded to requests for comment, a half-dozen former employees posted on LinkedIn that they were laid off Wednesday. Continue reading →

Most homebuyers forking out big bucks to buy down mortgage rate

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While mortgage rates have eased and home prices have fallen in many markets, affordability “still has a stranglehold on much of the market,” according to research released Monday by Black Knight. Continue reading →

UWM rolls out ‘one-time-close’ new construction loan in time for spring

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Homebuyers can put as little as 5 percent down when taking out a new construction loan, with one closing and an optional float-down to secure a lower interest rate, according to United Wholesale Mortgage. Continue reading →

The ownership revolution, dominating Instagram and understanding the consumer

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Three new expert-led classes are available right now. Tune in for the latest industry news, social media advice and consumer behavior trends. Continue reading →

In a first, Rocket Mortgage powers mortgages for a community bank

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Nashville, Tennessee-based Fourth Capital Bank is the first to integrate Rocket’s digital mortgage application using a new platform developed by Q2 Software. Continue reading →

How to answer the top 4 questions buyers are asking right now

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Your clients will always surprise you with questions that you may not know the answer to, but it is our duty to be educated, knowledgeable, and a source of information and value to our clients.  Continue reading →

Vishal Garg is back, with plan to save Better: The ‘One Day Mortgage’

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Comparing himself to Henry Ford and Elon Musk, CEO says he’s reconfigured Better’s assembly line to crank out mortgages in a single day. Continue reading →

Rates may ease, but affordability tools will still be in demand

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Zillow and UWM executives are optimistic mortgage rates will come back down but advised real estate agents at Inman Connect New York on Tuesday to get familiar with affordability tools like interest-rate buydowns. Continue reading →

Power buyer Knock says it will now work with any lender or agent

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Homebuyers can use the Knock Home Swap Equity Advance in conjunction with a purchase loan from any lender to make a non-contingent offer when buying their next home. Continue reading →