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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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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 ...

The frenzied housing market caused by the pandemic looks like it is slowing down and may finally be more favorable for buyers. Though 30-year mortgage rates are higher than a year ago as interest ...

The demand for home loans eased but still ticked up 0.6% for the week ending Sept. 19, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. The increase is not as significant as the 29.7% increase in ...

The interest in home loans continues its up and down pattern. Mortgage applications decreased 3.8% for the week ending July 25, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. The downturn comes after ...

A second week of lower interest rates appeared to send homeowners scrambling to refinance their higher-rate mortgages assumed over the last few years. The Mortgage Bankers Association said its Market ...

The numbers: Housing market activity continues to slow, as declines in in purchase and refinance applications to push the Market Composite Index, a measure of mortgage loan application volume, lower, ...

There was a slight increase in refinancing during the week ended October 21, but overall mortgage applications fell for the fifth straight week. The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) said its Market ...

No one wants to deal with the ramifications of defaulting on a mortgage, but these tips could help ease the pain.

You've decided to do it: You're going to take the plunge and buy a home. You apply with a local or online mortgage lender, only to receive word that your application has been denied. While it's ...