Can You Still get a Mortgage with So-so Credit?

The average FICO® credit score for closed loans recently hit 753, ICE Mortgage Technology’s latest Origination Insights Report shows.* Given that lending standards have become more stringent, many homebuyers are starting to worry that they might not have...

Do this First if You Want to Buy a House this Year

In many parts of the U.S., homebuyers searching outnumber homes available. This can quickly heat up market competition. When a market’s competitive, buyers need more leverage, or a way to stand out. One smart step to show sellers you’re serious — and to beat out other...

Unicorns Aren’t Real

We know for some of you learning that unicorns aren’t real is disappointing, especially considering narwhals exist. Anyway, let us lift your spirits with this simple mortgage truth: buying a house doesn’t have to be hard. Send us a message and we’ll...

Put Your Tax Refund Towards Your Down Payment

Make a wise decision with your refund this year! As an American taxpayer, you can expect to get back an average tax refund of $3,163, according to last year’s IRS numbers. This amount dropped a bit from the average return of $3,436 sent out the year before. Average...