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Understanding Automated Underwriting and How It Impacts the Mortgage Application Process

July 28, 2016 by Rilian Ball

Whether you're embarking on the process of obtaining a mortgage for the first time or just preparing yourself for the advances in the industry, the implementation of automated underwriting in recent years has significantly changed the application process. From the time you'll have to wait to the documentation that is required, here are some of the details on what you can expect when dealing with an automated underwriter. Reduction In Document Requirements In the past, most homebuyers submitting … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Home Mortgage Tips, Mortgage, Mortgage Approvals

Case-Shiller: Home Price Growth Slows in May

July 27, 2016 by Rilian Ball

According to the S&P Case-Shiller 20-City Home Price Index, home price growth in May dropped to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.20 percent as compared to April's reading of 5.40 percent. Analysts said that low mortgage rates continue to support housing markets, but also noted that affordability due to rising home prices is sidelining some would-be buyers. High demand for homes coupled with slim supplies of available homes have driven prices up for months; analysts said that "tentative … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Rates Tagged With: CaseShiller, New Home Sales, Rising Rents

3 Money-Smart Reasons To Downsize Your Home

July 26, 2016 by Rilian Ball

Living big isn't necessarily living better. Apartment buildings, townhouses and multiplexes have become the new normal for increasing numbers of individuals, couples and families. It's clear that for many people, smaller spaces are smarter, too. This attitude is more than just a trend. According to TIME Magazine, multi-family dwellings like condominiums accounted for 40% of new construction in the United States in 2014 and the movement shows few signs of slowing down. The change isn't surprising … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Real Estate Tips Tagged With: Home Seller Tips, Real Estate Tips, Selling a Home

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – July 25, 2016

July 25, 2016 by Rilian Ball

Housing Starts, Building Permits Issued Rise Commerce Department reports on housing starts and building permits issued were released Tuesday. Housing starts rose to 1.189 million in June against expectations of 1.165 million starts and May's downwardly revised reading of 1.135 million starts, Housing starts rose by 4.80 percent on a seasonally-adjusted annual basis. This is good news for housing markets, but analysts said that demand for homes continued to exceed available supplies. Building … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Rates Tagged With: Existing Home Sales, Mortgage Rates

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