Rocket Mortgage Groundbreaking ONE+ Program Offers a Remarkable 1% Down Payment Scheme


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Rocket Mortgage, a retail home lender, has unveiled its newest offering called ONE+.  This innovative program enables homebuyers to contribute a mere 1% down payment towards the purchase price of a property, while Rocket Mortgage graciously covers the remaining 2%Continue Reading

US Debt Default Could Lead to a Staggering 22% Surge in Home-buying Costs


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By taking prompt and decisive action, the U.S. government can avoid the potential risk of defaulting on its debt, which is projected to occur as early as June 1. Interventions are being considered to prevent this situation, ensuring stability inContinue Reading

Empowering Homebuyers: NewRez Revolutionizes Downpayment Assistance with Freddie Mac's Enhanced Program


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NewRez Unveils Game-Changing Partnership: Empowering First-Time Homebuyers with Enhanced Downpayment Assistance Program In an exciting development within the mortgage industry, leading lender and servicer NewRez has introduced a groundbreaking special-purpose credit program in collaboration with Freddie Mac.  This innovative initiativeContinue Reading

Defy Mortgage Launches as a National Mortgage Lender For Non-QM Loans


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As a national mortgage lender with a focus on non-qualified (Non-QM) loans, Defy Mortgage announced on Tuesday that it had begun operations. situated in Nashville, Tennessee. According to Defy, it provides special lending options for trustworthy borrowers with unusual sourcesContinue Reading

Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index Rises in December But Affordability still A Big Challenge In 2023


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However, it is still far below pre-pandemic highs, according to new Fannie Mae data. The sentiment of prospective homebuyers’ purchases slightly improved in December.  According to Fannie Mae, persistent affordability issues will prevent buyers from entering the market in 2023,Continue Reading

A&D Mortgage Launches Temporary Rate Buydown Programs


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A&D Mortgage recently launched a new Temporary Interest Repurchase Program, a new product designed to provide borrowers with more flexible home financing options. A&D said the temporary interest buyback program is ideal for borrowers who have the opportunity to earnContinue Reading

S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index: Home Prices Fall 0.5% From September


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Last updated on January 30th, 2023 at 10:49 pmHome prices fell 0.5% from September, according to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller index, marking the fourth straight month of seasonally adjusted home price declines in the 20 largest cities. Markets began toContinue Reading

Is a Repossessed Home a Good Investment?


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If you’re looking to buy a home, you might be wondering if repossession is a good investment. Here’s what you need to know. What is redemption? Properties are repossessed when owners default on their mortgages. If the owner fails toContinue Reading

Yardi Matrix Report Reveals A Sharp slowdown In Multifamily Market


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Demand for multifamily homes began to deteriorate in November as national rent growth plunged from its 2021 record highs, according to data from the Yardi Matrix National Multifamily Report. The US asking rents fell to $1,719 last month, down $9Continue Reading

In Spite Of Rate Drop In November The Rate Lock Volume Drops By 68 Percent


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Despite the Federal Reserve’s efforts to curb inflation, mortgage rates fell in November, but low-interest rates weren’t enough to convince homebuyers to lock up their mortgages in the market due to high volatility. Dollar-specific volume fell 21.5% month-on-month in November,Continue Reading