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Agents who invest in connecting with first-time homebuyers and single borrowers may see increased success in netting clients.

Buyers should be seeing more options on the market as more than 400,000 homeowners reach the end of forbearance plans this month.

Rates are still at September 2020 lows, and a new survey shows that homeowners who refinanced in the last year have saved hundreds per month.

Rates are close to the lows of September 2020, giving today’s homeowners a chance to save on a refinance before they’re expected to rise.

Rates are close to the lows of September 2020, giving today’s homebuyers a chance to save on their mortgage before they’re expected to rise.

Worried about extreme weather? You’re not alone. Here’s how to factor natural disasters into your real estate decisions.

Buy first or sell first? Learn the pros and cons of each option, the value of a good team, and how to have your cake and eat it, too.

Rent is climbing in major cities while mortgage rates are still low, creating more opportunities for buyers to save money on a starter home.

With extreme weather happening more often, the integrity of your home may be at risk—and homeowners insurance could be the answer.

Extra cash from short-term rentals could help homeowners qualify for more loan options when they refinance.

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Learn how pre-approval helps secure financing, make competitive offers, and understand how much house they can afford. Get started with pre-approval for first-time home buyers today!

With most lenders, the mortgage pre approval cost is free, won’t hurt your credit, and doesn’t commit you to a loan. Learn more and get started with our pre-approval guide.

Looking to buy a property that makes money for you? Learn the minimum qualification requirements to get a mortgage pre approval for an investment property.

Many homebuyers boost their borrowing power by purchasing a home with a partner. Discover the benefits and learn how to get a joint mortgage pre-approval.

Here we deep dive into what you can expect when you transition from scrolling through homes online to going to open houses, making an offer, and closing.

RefiPossible is a loan option designed for those who may not qualify for a conventional refinance, or missed the 2020 refinance wave.

Starting in September, Fannie Mae will allow renters to use their rental payment history as credit on their mortgage application.

Refinancing a home loan when you have a second mortgage means you’ll need a loan subordination. See what to expect, why the delays, and how to speed things up.

No, not really. Lenders run either a soft or hard credit check to pre-approve borrowers for a mortgage. Learn what they are and how they impact your credit.