Post Archive A look at the current mortgage marketFebruary 24, 2023 Mortgage rate fluctuation return, but buyers remain activeFebruary 10, 2023 Mortgage applications jump as buyer optimism returnsJanuary 27, 2023 Positive signs in the housing market as rates dipJanuary 18, 2023 Looking ahead to 2023December 29, 2022 Lower rates at last?December 16, 2022 Where are home prices headed?December 1, 2022 Affordability first: FHA loans now availableNovember 8, 2022 The Fed’s rate hike: a guide for homebuyersNovember 4, 2022 What to expect with rates as a volatile market adjustsSeptember 30, 2022 The Fed’s latest rate hike: here’s what homebuyers need to knowSeptember 27, 2022 Does homebuying have ‘seasons?’September 26, 2022 The lowdown on low-down payment mortgagesSeptember 19, 2022 Getting it right the first time: simple steps for first-time homebuyersSeptember 12, 2022 Are home prices *really* falling?September 2, 2022 Ready, set, prep: first steps before you buy a homeAugust 24, 2022 Will cooling inflation heat up the housing market?August 12, 2022 What is the difference between mortgage brokers and lenders?August 9, 2022 What the ‘new normal’ means for buyersAugust 8, 2022 How Does Rent-to-Own Work?August 1, 2022 The upside to higher ratesAugust 1, 2022 What are the Most Common Mortgage Loan Types?July 26, 2022 Affordable homes in 2022? Yes – in these marketsJuly 22, 2022 Buyer power shifts as affordability faltersJuly 15, 2022 Shrinking average mortgage indicates opportunity, but not falling pricesJuly 8, 2022 To buy or not to buy: What rising rates mean for new construction loansJune 30, 2022 National Homeownership Month: 5 tips for Homebuyers in a Competitive MarketJune 30, 2022 What to keep an eye on as home sales fall and prices riseJune 24, 2022 What the rate hike means for mortgagesJune 16, 2022 Get HomeReady: An Affordable Mortgage Program You Might Have MissedJune 15, 2022 Are We Finally Catching a Break?June 9, 2022 Affordability down 29%June 9, 2022 The ABCs of ARMs: How Adjustable-Rate Mortgages WorkMay 31, 2022 Up in ARMsMay 26, 2022 Vacation Home and Investment Property MortgagesMay 26, 2022 Contingent vs. Pending: What’s the Difference?May 24, 2022 More Loan Options, In More PlacesMay 11, 2022 Make Sense of a Wild WeekMay 6, 2022 Financial Literacy Resource RoundupApril 29, 2022 All Eyes on AffordabilityApril 22, 2022 What is Mortgage Insurance and How Does it Work?April 12, 2022 Then and Now: The State of Female HomeownershipApril 8, 2022 Rates Continue on an Upward ClimbApril 4, 2022 The Morty Report: Welcome AboardMarch 25, 2022 What Does ‘Contingent’ Mean in Real Estate?March 20, 2022 What Is a Condo? Everything You Need to Know Before You BuyMarch 14, 2022 How to Avoid PMI (Private Mortgage Insurance)March 11, 2022 How Long Does it Take to Close on a House?March 3, 2022 What Is a Townhouse and Is It Right for Me? February 25, 2022 What is a Jumbo Mortgage? Everything You Need to KnowFebruary 20, 2022 What is PMI? How Private Mortgage Insurance WorksFebruary 16, 2022 How Much Does a Home Inspection Cost?February 11, 2022 Homeowners Insurance: What is it and What Does it Cover?February 6, 2022 What is APR (Annual Percentage Rate) And How Does it Impact Homebuying?January 31, 2022 How to Buy a House With No Money Down in 2022January 3, 2022 How Do You Shop Around for a Mortgage?December 20, 2021 Debt-to-Income Ratio: What is it and How is it Used by Lenders?December 20, 2021 What is Cash-Out Refinancing and When is it a Good Option?December 20, 2021 Home Appraisal Checklist for SuccessDecember 13, 2021 Single-Family Homes: Everything You Need to KnowDecember 6, 2021 How Much Down Payment to Buy a House?November 29, 2021 What is Mortgage Forbearance and is it a Good Idea?November 29, 2021 What is a Multi-Family Home and is it Right for You?November 29, 2021 Buying a House in 2022: A Step-By-Step GuideNovember 20, 2021 How Long Does an Appraisal Take?November 6, 2021 How to Refinance a Mortgage Step by StepNovember 5, 2021 What is an Appraisal? Everything You Need to KnowNovember 3, 2021 What Does “Pending” Mean on a House?October 31, 2021 When Does a Mortgage Pre-approval Expire?October 31, 2021 What is a PUD and How Does it Differ from Other Types of Housing?October 29, 2021 Home Equity Loan: Everything You Need to KnowOctober 22, 2021 How to Calculate Debt-to-Income Ratio (DTI) YourselfOctober 21, 2021 How to Get a Mortgage Pre-ApprovalOctober 20, 2021 How Much of Your Income Should You Spend on Your Mortgage?October 13, 2021 What Credit Score is Required to Buy a House?October 12, 2021 What is an FHA Loan? Everything You Need to KnowOctober 8, 2021 How to Calculate Your Mortgage PaymentOctober 7, 2021 How Much Are Closing Costs?October 6, 2021 What is a Mortgage? A Guide for Beginners in 2022September 29, 2021 How Much Is My House Worth?September 28, 2021 What is Escrow and Why Do You Need It?September 27, 2021 How Much House Can I Afford?September 14, 2021 How Soon Can You Refinance Your Mortgage?September 13, 2021 Advancing Our Consumer-Centric Mortgage MissionJuly 14, 2021 6 Annoying But True Reasons Closing Dates MoveJanuary 27, 2021 Mortgage market update from MortyMarch 25, 2020 Last minute and ongoing tax tips for 2020March 2, 2020 3 confusing parts of your closing disclosure—demystified!February 19, 2020 7 Common Home Decorating Mistakes New Homeowners Can MakeFebruary 15, 2020 3 home improvements that can lower your tax billFebruary 11, 2020 APR vs interest rate: Breaking down their key differencesFebruary 11, 2020 A Homebuyer’s Guide to Decoding Mortgage AcronymsFebruary 4, 2020 4 Steps Every Homebuyer Should Follow When Getting a MortgageJanuary 26, 2020 These Paint Colors Can Add Thousands to a Home’s PricetagJanuary 23, 2020 Your Final Walkthrough: What to Look For and When to Put on the BrakesJanuary 15, 2020 It Actually Pays to Shop For Your MortgageSeptember 5, 2019 Smart Home Buying With a Human Touch.August 19, 2019 Real Estate—The “Business of Making Memories” for First-Time HomebuyersJune 6, 2019 Putting the Home-Buyer in the Driver’s SeatMay 20, 2019 Morty’s Streamlined, Transparent Home Loan Process.March 20, 2019
