Purchase
Average closing costs in 2021 and how to keep yours low
Complete guide to mortgage and refinance closing costs, including average closing costs and a full list of what’s included in your fees.
Low Rates, COVID are Motivating Prospective Home Buyers
Posted To: MND NewsWire
A high percentage of those who told the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) late last year that they were thinking of buying a home have now turned thought into action. Rose Quint writes in the NAHB Eye on Housing blog that 15 percent of those queried in its 4 th Quarter 2020 Housing Trends survey said they were considering a purchase and now 56 percent of them are actively looking . A year ago, only 43 percent of those considering buying had shifted into gear. Quint says this is the fourth consecutive year-over-year rise in the share of prospective buyers who have become active buyers. She identified several possible reasons for the most recent uptick; fear of missing out on low interest rates , a need for more space due to COVID-19, and a desire to move to outlying suburbs. Most…(read more)
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Fannie Maeâs 2020 earnings fall due to COVID-related credit expenses
While its net income declined annually for the second consecutive year, CEO Hugh Frater touted Fannie Maeâs resiliency in a record year for providing mortgage liquidity.
Mortgage demand drops as interest rates hit a three-month high – CNBC
Mortgage demand drops as interest rates hit a three-month high CNBC
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Satisfaction is high among all brands, but a few stand out.
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A complete guide to airline companion passes
Companion passes and fares offer a great opportunity to cut the cost of traveling for two. For a breakdown of the most common companion passes, including what they offer and how to earn them, read on.