Mortgage amortization 101 for first-time homebuyers
Mortgage amortization describes where your monthly mortgage payment goes. To start, you pay mostly interest. Over time, you pay more principal. Learn more.
US’s real estate market continues to suffer from withering home supply: Mitch Roschelle
Macro Trend Advisors founding partner Mitch Roschelle discusses the real estate market and the potential ways Americans can attempt to fend off high mortgage rates.
Savings window opens: Today’s mortgage rates plummet across all terms | Nov. 11, 2022
Check out the mortgage rates for Nov. 11, 2022, which are down from yesterday.
Today’s 20-, 30-year mortgage refinance rates tumble to 6.25% | Nov. 11, 2022
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Nov. 11, 2022, which are down from yesterday.
WeWork plans to shutter 40 locations in US
Office co-working company WeWork announced on Thursday that it has plans to soon shutter over three dozen locations across the United States.
Fannie Mae's new rent reporting program helps renters build credit
Fannie Mae introduced a new rent reporting program that will allow renters to build credit and could open a path to homeownership.
How to make your first mortgage payment
Not sure how to make your first mortgage payment? Find out the common ways homeowners make their payments, plus the consequences if you miss one.
Today’s 20-year mortgage rates fall to 36-day low | Nov. 10, 2022
Check out the mortgage rates for Nov. 10, 2022, which are mixed from yesterday.
Mortgage rates climb back above 7%
Mortgage rates have seen record high's over the last 10 weeks, climbing to and the hovering around 7%. This week they climbed up to 7.08% doubling last year.
Today’s 20-year mortgage refinance rates offer best money-saving opportunity | Nov. 10, 2022
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Nov. 10, 2022, which are mixed from yesterday.
Home price growth slows in August at the fastest pace on record: Case-Shiller
Annual home price growth had the 'largest deceleration in the history of the index' in August, according to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller's National Home Price NSA index.
Steve McQueen’s Malibu beach house, the late star's escape from Hollywood, hits the market for $17M
Steve McQueen, the movie star who was nicknamed the “King of Cool,” passed away in 1980 at age 50. His luxurious Malibu beach house has hit the market.
6 reasons to use a HELOC
A HELOC can be a flexible way to take advantage of your home equity. Some reasons to use a HELOC include consolidating debt or fixing up your home.
Today’s 20-year mortgage rates plunge to lowest levels in 7 weeks | Nov. 9, 2022
Check out the mortgage rates for Nov. 9, 2022, which are mixed from yesterday.
Redfin to lay off 13% of staff, shutter home-flipping business
Online real estate company Redfin announced that it's reducing its workforce again. This time, 862 employees will be laid off amid the uncertain economic environment.
Savings window opens: 20-year mortgage refinance rates dive below 7% | Nov. 9, 2022
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Nov. 9, 2022, which are mixed from yesterday.
Mortgage applications decrease as high interest rates deter homebuyers: survey
The Mortgage Bankers Association's Weekly Mortgage Applications weekly survey ending Nov. 4 showed mortgage applications are steadily declining as interest rates continue to rise.
Mortgage holders lost massive amount of equity in the third quarter: report
Mortgage-lending software and analytics company Black Knight found U.S. mortgage holders saw a massive loss of equity in the third quarter.
Today’s best mortgage refinance deal? Look to 15-year rates to save | Nov. 8, 2022
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Nov. 8, 2022, which are mixed from yesterday.
Los Angeles voters deciding on 'mansion tax'
Los Angeles voters are deciding as they head to the polls Tuesday whether the city should adopt a so-called "mansion tax" on property transactions.