Experts said mortgage rates would over 4.5% by now. Instead, they’re in the 3s. For March, there are several threats to low rates. Should you lock today? Continue reading

The VA Energy Efficient Mortgage (EEM) is a special loan program which helps homeowners to finance the cost of a home’s energy-efficiency improvements. Continue reading

Every mortgage borrower needs a mortgage rate lock. You can’t close on a home without one. Advice on getting the best rate lock possible for your loan. Continue reading

VA loans offer benefits unmatched by conventional and FHA financing, plus the program provides extra low mortgage rates to eligible military borrowers. Continue reading

VA mortgage loans are an important part of the U.S. housing market and, for eligible borrowers, there is no explicit loan limit. You can borrow as much as you need. Continue reading

Homeowners are choosing the 15-year mortgage over the 30-year loan more often since 2014. Read why, then decide for yourself which mortgage loan is better. Continue reading

Low interest rates, rising rents, and loosening mortgage guidelines have pushed refinances to a 47% market share. More purchases are getting approved, too. Continue reading

Mortgage rates are defying expert forecasts, and have just dropped to their lowest levels in 55 weeks. Analysis of mortgage rates plus float/lock advice. Continue reading

Amid low mortgage rates are rising rents home buyers are snapping up today’s new construction. Analysis, plus access to today’s live mortgage rates. Continue reading

Case-Shiller Index reports home values up more than 36% since 2012. How valid is the data, though? San Francisco, Denver, and Portland lead the pack. Chicago and Washington, D.C. lags. Continue reading