Home Loans

Homebuyers Hit Record High for Credit Scores

Those getting loans to purchase homes are getting record high credit scores, resulting in what could be the best loan performance in history. According to Black Knight Financial Services, purchase mortgage originations were up 15 percent in the second quarter

Pay Off Your Home Loan Quicker

The average rate of a home loan is 30 years. A home is a huge purchase and the loan will follow you around for a long time. So what can you do to shorten the time it takes to pay

Westpac Plans to Raise Home Loan Interest Rates

In an effort to protect against future financial crises, Westpac is planning to raise home loan interest rates. Starting in the middle of next month, the variable rate mortgage loans for owner occupiers and property investors will rise by 20

New Rules Will Protect Home Buyers From Last Minute Surprises

New rules are going into effect that will help make the process of buying a home an easier experience. The rules will give home buyers access to standardized forms, which will make it easier to understand interest rates, what home

Crowdfunding in Real Estate ‘Absolutely Catching On’

With the rise of websites like Kickstarter and GoFundMe, crowdfunding has become a major part of all areas of investment – including real estate. According to CNBC, platforms like Realty Mogul, Property Moose and Fundrise globally raised over $1 billion

Mortgage Applications Up 3.6 Percent, Thanks to Refinancing

CNBC financial reporter Diana Olick revealed on Monday that the total mortgage application volume rose 3.6 for the week ending Aug. 14, versus the previous week. And according to Olick, the jump was caused, in large part, by refinance applications,

CNN: Fed Rate Hike Not a Done Deal

Although it has been widely suggested that the Federal Reserve will be raising interest rates in the coming weeks, CNN pointed out on Monday that there’s a chance the prediction won’t play out. According to the news source, there are

Economists: September Rate Hike Likely

A panel of economists sat down for a round-table discussion on CNBC’s Squawk Box on Monday and revealed that an interest rake hike is likely imminent in September. According to Russ Koesterich, an investment strategist at BlackRock Global, the Federal

Experts Confirm: Reduced PMI Doing Its Job, Attracts First-Time Homebuyers into Housing Market

Earlier this year, the Federal Housing Administration decided to reduce private mortgage insurance (PMI) premiums, partly to help attract more first-time homebuyers into the housing market. On Thursday, MarketWatch reporter Daniel Goldstein reported that the decision has already started to

U.S. Foreclosure Activity at 10-Year Low

According to a series of new data released by RealtyTrac on Thursday, foreclosure activity across the United States has dropped to the lowest level we’ve seen in a decade. According to Reuters, foreclosure starts fell 4 percent in the first

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