What Today’s Jobs Report Means for Mortgage Rates
Today’s mortgage rate movement came down to one thing: the long-awaited jobs report. And while the numbers were mixed, the overall effect was simple — mortgage rates held steady instead of rising.
Here’s what happened and what it means if you’re thinking...
Finding the Perfect Place: 9 Questions to Guide Your Move
A guide for finding a home you love in a place that feels like home.
Deciding where to live—whether for a year or a lifetime—requires considering a mix of personal, financial, and lifestyle factors. From job opportunities to community vibes, each aspect can play a crucial...
50-Year Mortgages? Here’s What You Need to Know
A New Idea: 50-Year Mortgages
According to a recent Forbes report, the Trump administration says it’s exploring the possibility of 50-year mortgages as part of a plan to make monthly housing payments more affordable.
It’s an eye-catching headline — a mortgage...
9 Budget-Friendly Home Upgrades
You don’t need to knock down walls or spend a fortune to refresh your home. Small, affordable updates can make a big difference in how your home looks and feels—whether you’re staying put or preparing to sell in the future.
If you’re looking for ways to enhance...
Fannie Mae’s Big Update: You May Qualify Even With a Credit Score Below 620
What’s Changing
Fannie Mae — one of the two major agencies that back conventional mortgages — just made a major update to its Desktop Underwriter (DU) system, the automated tool lenders use to approve home loans.
Until now, most conventional loans required a...