What's Happening
Bay Area Homebuyers Get a Break: Lower Interest Rates...
All summer long, interest rates on jumbo loans have been lower than what average borrowers...September 30, 2014
What's Happening
Low Mortgage Rates Linger Longer Than Expected
Bankers and economists had forecast mortgage rates to climb higher in 2014 and top 5...September 16, 2014
What's Happening
Are Mortgage Rules Tightening? Relaxing? It Depends on Which...
Some mortgage lenders have been tightening their credit rules over the past year, while other...July 30, 2014
What's Happening
Survey: Purchasing a Home ‘Overwhelming’
Most homebuyers believe they are financially prepared for home ownership, yet a recent survey found...July 25, 2014
What's Happening
Coming in 2015: No-Surprise Mortgage Closings
New mortgage guidelines, set to take effect in August 2015, will prohibit lenders from making...June 13, 2014
What's Happening
Homebuyer Alert: Minimum FICO Scores Are Falling
Fair Isaac Corp., the company behind FICO credit scores, is urging lenders to lower the...May 23, 2014
What's Happening
Down Payments Declining in Changing Mortgage Scene
Average down payments are declining in 2014, a sign that lenders are serious about easing...May 6, 2014
What's Happening
Worried You Don’t Qualify for a Home Loan? You...
More than half of today's prospective homebuyers say they have put purchase plans on hold...April 30, 2014
Market Snapshot
Bay Area Tops Homeowner Equity List in First Quarter
Rising home prices have helped homeowners get back above water on their mortgages over the...April 23, 2014