We hear a lot these days about the benefits of the “digital mortgage.” The term is widely overused, yet its promoters have largely under-delivered on its true promise. Often they are simply referring to the online applications that have been…
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson recently sat down with HousingWire Editor-in-Chief Jacob Gaffney for a conversation. Carson discussed housing, his plans for HUD and why he accepted a cabinet position from the guy he lost…
Renters showed a substantial growth in optimism in September, saying now is a good time to buy a home, according to Fannie Mae’s Home Purchase Sentiment Index. Renter’s shift to saying now is a significant change from August, when Americans…
There’s a lot of hype about refinancing mortgages. You’ll hear, “Rates have never been lower!” or, “Refinance now to lock in your savings!” There are even special products like “streamlined” refinancing. Like anything else, you need to determine if a…