The full mortgage application takes place after you’ve had an offer on a home accepted. Your lender will investigate your financials and the property you’re purchasing to complete the application. Be ...

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"Do you ever hear about Freddie or Fannie doing anything illegal with regard to foreclosures?" Wow - that question is way above my pay grade! And I am no judge, jury, or attorney. It did remind me, ...

For borrowers in a still-hot housing market, getting approved for a mortgage can be a challenge. Mortgage rates have soared from pandemic-era lows, home values are near record highs and home price ...

The smallest amount of prospective buyers submitted mortgage applications since this past July for the week ending Oct. 18. The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) released its Weekly Applications ...

Mortgage applications can be denied for multiple reasons, including credit issues and changes in employment. If your mortgage application is rejected, you can explore other lenders and loan options ...