It’s easier than ever to get a mortgage loan approved, but certain behaviors can ruin your loan-in-process. A detailed list, plus access to today’s rates. Continue reading
USDA eligibility and income limits: 2022 USDA mortgage
About the USDA Rural Housing Program (Section 502), including household income limits for 2015. Lookup table by county, plus mortgage rates. Continue reading
Low Mortgage Rates May Be Losing Pull

Mortgage applications are down again. However, this may be because the number of home owners who haven’t already refinanced is dwindling,… Continue reading….
Closing Delays Continue Under New Rules

More than 75 percent of banks say loan closings have been delayed due to new mortgage rules that took effect last fall, with delays ranging from… Continue reading….
Single Females Are a Growing Market Force

This growing group makes up the second largest segment of home buyers this year. Continue reading….
Surprising Tax Credits for Home Owners

Make sure your clients know about tax credits available to those who made upgrades to their homes’ energy-efficiency in 2015. Continue reading….
Which Celebrity Client Would You Want Most?

A new poll reveals the real estate industry’s favorite wannabe celebrity real estate clients. Continue reading….
Meet the New Single-Family Rental Giant

Under a new merger, American Homes 4 Rent says it will be the largest publicly traded owner and operator of single-family rental homes in the… Continue reading….
HARP 2 Mortgage Update: 125% LTV Refinances Pick Up
If you’ve lost home equity since your date of purchase, you may be eligible to refinance using HARP 2.0. Available for primary, vacation, and rental homes. Continue reading
7+ Million Households Skipping A Great Chance To Refinance
As current mortgage rates drop, more than 7 million U.S. homeowners are potentially eligible to refinance to lower rates and lower monthly payments. Continue reading