CEO Mat Ishbia unveils “Conquest” program for new UWM customers. United Wholesale Mortgage announced Tuesday that it is rolling out a new loan program that offers borrowers an interest rate as low as 2.5% for both purchase mortgages and refinances. UWM is…
In today’s Daily Download episode, HW+ Managing Editor Brena Nath discusses the housing industry’s role in reviving the U.S. economy. Please enjoy this brief audio episode here.
Handful of companies are lending outside of the Qualified Mortgage box. As a handful of states begin to ease their stay-at-home orders and allow their economies to slowly open back up, there also seems to be a slight thawing in…
After a full month of repercussions, the housing market and job market have faced due to the pandemic, 80.2% of apartment households still managed to make a full or partial rent payment by May 6, according to The National Multifamily…
Many renters are holding off on moving through the pandemic. During the height of the pandemic in April, apartment retention in the U.S. hit a record high, as renters were unwilling or unable to relocate, according to RealPage. n terms…
For the majority of home buyers, both first-time and experienced, a new home purchase is done by financing a large portion of the cost. This loan, called a mortgage, is offered through a financial institution specifically for the purchase of…
When you get ready to purchase a home, one of the biggest factors in your decision is likely the cost. A home is one of the largest purchases that most people will make in their lifetime so a lot of…
During these challenging times, it's pretty cool to see many credit card companies adding extra value to their members: American Express has announced new rewards and statement credit offers for premium card members in popular streaming, wireless, grocery and dining…
A look at past pandemics and economic shocks provides hope for recovery. Like most of the news surrounding the COVID-19 global pandemic, reports about the U.S. housing market have been discouraging. Year-over-year listings of homes for sale have plummeted –…
Like most of the news surrounding the COVID-19 global pandemic, reports about the U.S. housing market have been discouraging. Year-over-year listings of homes for sale have plummeted – in the worst-hit markets like New York City, listings are down 80%…
