Category Archives: Mortgages
Where it takes $185K to get a loan
If you live in one of the most expensive metro areas of the U.S., you’ll need a six-figure income if you want to buy a home. Continue reading
Higher debt, fewer delinquencies
Mortgage debt is driving an increase in total household obligations, but more are paying on time. Continue reading
Mortgage rates quiet; home prices up
Mortgage rates started the week quietly, which is good news for borrowers. But not the same can be said about home prices. Continue reading
Homeownership losing steam
The rate of homeownership in the U.S. is at a 19-year low. Continue reading
Hottest remodeling projects
The projects that deliver the most value for the money are not what you’d think. Continue reading
Borrowers dodge jobs report bullet
Mortgage rates didn’t move after investors realized that the jobless rate plunged because the workforce shrank. Continue reading
Budding spring housing market
Buyers are starting to emerge, but home sales this year could still lag last year.
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The elusive luxury home
High-end buyers are having a hard time finding the home of their dreams. Continue reading
Slow thaw in housing
March housing numbers reflect problems with costs, supply and demand. Continue reading
His perfect FICO score obsession
Have you ever wondered what it takes to get an 850 credit score? Here is how one man did it. Continue reading