When searching for a mortgage lender, you could look up rates from a handful of companies on your own — or you could get assistance from a mortgage broker, which checks offers from a network of ...

Mortgage brokers act as go-betweens for homebuyers and lenders, matching borrowers with the right loans. Brokers can find and offer borrowers various options, including unconventional loans and loans ...

Mortgage brokers help homebuyers find the best mortgage for their situation and work with them through the entire loan process. They serve as an intermediary between the borrower and the lender to ...

Nonbank lenders continue to dominate the mortgage landscape, according to the latest data from the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act. Of the ten largest mortgage originators in 2024, just four were ...

The Trump administration recently proposed a 50-year mortgage plan in hopes of helping Americans afford to buy a home.

With the typical first-time homebuyer now 40, a 50-year mortgage would mean paying it off just in time for their 90th ...

In 2024, the denial reason most commonly cited by lenders was debt-to-income (DTI) ratio, listed as the primary reason in 36% of mortgage denials. The second most common was collateral (17%). Both of ...

Amy Fontinelle is a freelance writer, researcher and editor who brings a journalistic approach to personal finance content. Since 2004, she has worked with lenders, real estate agents, consultants, ...

Prime HEI by Cornerstone offers mortgage brokers a debt-free way to access home equity, expanding CHEIFS distribution.

Amy Fontinelle is a freelance writer, researcher and editor who brings a journalistic approach to personal finance content. Since 2004, she has worked with lenders, real estate agents, consultants, ...