Browsing: mortgage

Many Ontario buyers enter the housing market feeling financially ready, but that confidence often unravels at closing when mortgage terms, adjustments and unexpected costs surface. A…

Mortgage rates are looking almost suspiciously low, but don’t worry — we can tell you what’s up.The average interest rate on a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage dropped…

Fairway Home Mortgage borrowers now have a way to get some value back on their mortgage payments.Image courtesy of MadeThe $0-annual-fee Made Essential Visa Signature Preferred…

Things are getting more interesting in the mortgage world, at least when it comes to earning rewards.One of the nation’s largest mortgage lenders, Fairway Home Mortgage,…

While some banks and lenders exit the mortgage arena, Wealthfront is entering via its new venture “Wealthfront Home Lending.”The so-called robo-advisor based out of Palo Alto,…

While mortgage activity may be down this year, a flurry of deals behind the scenes suggests the industry is far from standing still. The year kicked…

The monthly jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is largely seen as the biggest potential mover of mortgage rates.It gives us a quick…

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the national mortgage delinquency rate was 0.22% in the second quarter, down from 0.23% in the first.  The percentage of…

The nation’s second largest mortgage lender has begun offering DSCR loans for its customers.The loans, which are reserved for real estate investors, have exploded in popularity…

For many older homeowners, a reverse mortgage is their final major financial decision, one they expect to carry for the rest of their lives. That reality…