Calling it a “kickback scheme,” HomeOpenly CEO Dmitry Shkipin told the FHFA to ban referral fees charged by online brokerages — including Zillow — that don’t actually buy and sell property. Continue reading
Moves by Rocket and United Wholesale Mortgage could help borrowers get better rates and make smaller down payments when taking out loans that were previously classified as jumbo. Continue reading
The U.S. housing market and economy at large have endured a blizzard of rising home prices and climbing mortgage rates. But take shelter from the storm with these financially sound markets. Continue reading
A “coding issue” reportedly affected about 12 percent of credit scores calculated from March 16 to April 6, 2022. Continue reading
A “coding issue” reportedly affected about 12 percent of credit scores calculated from March 16 to April 6, 2022. Continue reading
A “coding issue” reportedly affected about 12 percent of credit scores calculated from March 16 to April 6, 2022. Continue reading
Real estate agents and brokers approved by Clear Capital provide property information and photos that supplement data from public sources, helping appraisers complete accurate desktop appraisals. Continue reading
Home prices have continued to rise quickly throughout the U.S., but price growth halted in October in the Northeast, according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s House Price Index. Continue reading
Redwood Trust, which issues jumbo loans that are off limits to Fannie and Freddie, says costlier markets are better served by private lenders. Continue reading
Rapid home price appreciation during the pandemic means loan limits for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will make a record-breaking leap in 2022, fueling a debate over whether that’s ultimately in the best interests of would-be homebuyers struggling to find… Continue reading