Home Mortgage

5 of the best mortgage lenders for 2021

With real estate booming, it’s important to choose a lender with a reputation for good service. Here are some of the best mortgage lenders to consider.

Homebuilder confidence high despite growing concerns over price, availability of materials

According to the National Association of Homebuilder's (NAHB)/Wells Fargo housing market index, the reading for homebuilder confidence for newly built single-family homes for the month of May was 83, holding steady month-over-month. However, the NAHB notes that aggregate residential construction material costs are up 12% year-over-year and are expected to move even higher.