Most homebuyers forking out big bucks to buy down mortgage rate

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

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

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

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

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’

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

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

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

Circa 1990: Exploring kitchens and baths from ‘the age of beige’

Houses of this period, whether single-family or multifamily units, are hitting the market all across the country. Construction methods and materials, mechanical, windows and design features require updating and renovation to meet the needs of today’s b… Continue reading

Lower signs Opendoor as first mortgage platform customer

Lower’s “mortgage as a service” platform lets brands offer digital-first mortgages through application programming interface and no-code solutions. Continue reading