The law helps delinquent VA borrowers and allows them to pay buyer-agent commissions when house shopping. 

Known in the industry as the “Mortgage Money Man,” Goodwin has over 35 years of experience and is ranked as one of the top mortgage lenders in the state by Scotsman Guide.

Purchase applications slowed to their lowest level since May as economic worries dampened activity, the Mortgage Bankers Association said. 

The FICO alternative is expected to greatly expand the number of eligible borrowers by allowing rent and utility payments to count toward a credit score. 

Purchase applications hit their highest level since February 2023. 

The Mortgage Bankers Association said the post-Memorial Day increase came despite economic uncertainty and largely static interest rates. 

The most recent Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey shows homebuyer activity continued despite the economic uncertainty. 

The average 30-year mortgage saw its contract interest rate jump to 6.90% from 6.81% the week before, the Mortgage Bankers Association said. 

The acquisition of the mortgage servicer comes on the heels of Rocket’s $1.75 billion deal for Redfin. 

Lendistry Home Loans will offer conventional purchase and refinance loans, as well as loans for non-traditional borrowers. 

TSAHC recognized three loan officers who helped families purchase the most homes last year: Dina Pierson, Josh Allyn and Jake West.

The NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) rose seven points to 44, its second monthly increase in a row. 

Freddie Mac is set to launch DPA One, a down-payment assistance tool aimed at helping first-time homebuyers in Texas.

A 15% rise in applications for adjustable-rate mortgages drove overall mortgage applications higher in the most recent weekly survey. 

MBA states that the mortgage delinquency rate has fallen to the lowest rate since it started tracking this metric in 1979.

National Association of REALTORS® Chief Economist Lawrence Yun took issue with the increase, saying the central bank has created “a rare and very tight monetary policy condition.”