Home buyers are passing through stringent times. Today, lenders expect home buyers to put down at least 20 percent down payment or have a flying credit score of 720 or above. But let’s be real – Not every one of us is blessed with a
The U.S. housing market is witnessing a 17-year low in the lending volume. The downturn was triggered by a percent point increase in the interest prices last year, which in turn was a result of Federal Reserve’s announcement of tapering its stimulus cash. The average
The U.S. housing market is witnessing a significant fall in the number of first-time homebuyers. The national sales figure for first time buyers dropped from an average of 40% to a mere 27% in the month of December last year. The fall is peculiarly notable among
Every market has its turns and tumbles. Real Estate is a volatile market too, where the rates fluctuate frequently in significant proportions. In such indefinite times, the sellers have to constantly revamp their marketing strategies to survive in the market. But even as a homebuyer,
Mortgage repayments make a significant portion of your monthly expenses. It can eat up to 1/3rd of your monthly income. It would have been really nice if we can spend a little less on repayments. With the mortgage rate reaching 2 months high, the question
Getting mortgage is anything but easy! First, mortgage rates are too fluid, tumbling up and down all the time. Second, the competition in the mortgage is fierce and it becomes difficult for the borrowers to differentiate good lenders from the bad ones. If your lender shows
The competition in mortgage lending industry seems only to grow fierce with time. In this evolve-or-extinct situation, the need of the hour for mortgage professionals is a constant evaluation of their existing marketing strategies. What worked in the past may not work in the future
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently issued new Qualified Mortgage (QM) Rules to set and standardize underwriting standards. The new regulations are mandated under the Dodd-Frank Act and are expected to put a check on the lending practices that drove the industry to infamous housing bubble
Getting a home loan is anything but simple. Though there are many lenders out there ready to lend you at the most competitive rates, it still takes a great deal of time, effort and resources to find the right mortgage lenders offering the right mortgage
The year 2014 is expected to bring a significant transition to the mortgage industry. Here are the top 5 mortgage trends, good and bad for this year. 1. Mortgage rates likely to rise in 2014 Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac recently announced an increase in mortgage fees.