5 Credit-Score Mistakes That Last a Long Time
Buyers trying to boost their credit score to secure a mortgage realize some things can be corrected quickly – but others hang onto a credit score for years.
HUD Awards Fla. 24 Home-Counseling Grants, Total of $395K
Counseling could help first-time homebuyers qualify for a loan and give them information they need to keep and maintain their home after purchase.
Who Actually Gets Those Low Advertised Mortgage Rates?
It pays to shop around for the best mortgage rate – but it pays more now. Lenders are facing wildly different challenges, and their rates vary more than usual today.
If You’re Going to Write a Blog, Make Sure It’s Read
What blog post topics pull in the biggest audience? For marketing, webinars, roundups (several writers), guides and e-books, and interviews top the list.
FHA Extends Forbearance – Requests Accepted Until Dec. 31
Homeowners facing financial challenges caused by the pandemic now have until Dec. 31 to request forbearance if they have an FHA loan. A forbearance approval would allow them to avoid monthly payments in increments that could potentially last up to a full year.
Some Multifamily Borrowers Struggle to Find Small Loans
How many renters aren’t paying rent? That question causes lenders to pause, and many have tightened requirements for small-unit apartment acquisitions or refinances.