Mortgage applications decrease 1%

Climbing mortgage rates have slowed demand for refinance applications, while purchase applications remain strong moving into the spring season, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. Continue reading

11 objection handling scripts agents need today

When it comes to working with buyers, objections are buying signs. Your role is to uncover their concerns, address them and move your clients forward in making the purchase. Here are a few important scripts to keep handy. Continue reading

Netflix series attempts to answer age-old question: Marriage or mortgage?

In advance of the Netflix show’s release on March 10, we sat down to chat with agent Nichole Holmes about mortgages, romance and choosing between the two. Continue reading

Share of mortgages in forbearance drop 3 points at end of February

The overall decline of mortgage loans in forbearance was led by Ginnie Mae loans, which dropped by 7 basis points from the previous week to 7.28 percent of loans in forbearance. Continue reading

10 credit mistakes that could cost buyers their dream home

Buyers have been known to let the excitement of buying a home cloud their judgment. Here are 10 ways you can help keep your clients on track to prevent them from blowing up their chances of owning a home. Continue reading