USDA accepting farm loans online
Washington Times-Herald· 19 hours agoThe U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has launched an online application for Direct Loan customers. More than 26,000 customers who submit a Direct & ...
Mortgage insurance vs homeowners insurance: what’s the difference?
Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 17 hours agoHomeowners can potentially avoid paying PMI by saving for a larger down payment, finding a lender...
How to get a no-down payment mortgage
Bankrate via AOL· 4 days agoHow to get a mortgage with no money down The easiest way to avoid a down payment is to qualify for one of the two no-down payment mortgage programs...
Today's mortgage rates remain unchanged for 15-year terms while 30-year terms fall
FOX Business· 17 hours agoThe interest rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is 6.625% as of December 7, which is 0.250...
The mortgage market just had its strongest week in months
HousingWire via Yahoo Finance· 2 days agoThe share of Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loan activity increased to 15%, down from 13.5%...
Conforming loans: What they are and how they work
Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 7 days agoBut “conventional loan” is a broader category. A conforming loan is one that meets specific criteria set by the FHFA, including conforming loan ...
Mortgage rates forecast: Expected trends for 2024
USA Today· 2 days agoIt’s no secret that home loan interest rates are at generational highs and reducing the purchasing power of first-time and repeat homebuyers as a result....
How to buy a house in 2023
Yahoo Personal Finance· 20 hours agoLenders making conventional loans, which aren't backed by a government agency, also look for credit scores of 620 or higher. Rural and suburban homes...
How soon can you refinance a mortgage?
CNN.com· 4 days agoIf you recently got your mortgage and are less than thrilled about the interest rate or other terms, you may be looking to refinance as quickly as...
What is a fixed-rate mortgage and how does it work?
Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 3 days agoFixed interest rate: Regardless of market changes, your initial interest rate will remain constant throughout the loan’s term. Cons of a fixed-rate...