Mortgage

Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac’s total portfolio at multiyear high

Growth in mortgage-backed securities holdings pushed the government-sponsored enterprises' combined retained portfolios up past a previous multiyear high in January, when President Trump...

Is It Too Soon to Talk About 4% Mortgage Rates Again?

I know we just recently got a 5-handle for the 30-year fixed after several years in much higher territory.But is it too soon...

Alberta’s deficit to more than double, hit by oil price drop

Alberta, Canada’s main oil-producing province, is projecting its budget deficit will more than double in the coming fiscal year after softer crude prices...

Expanded Access for Medical Professionals

Doctors, dentists, podiatrists, veterinarians, pharmacists, and CRNAs have some of the highest student loan balances and may have a difficult time qualifying for...

Using Retirement Distributions For Mortgage Qualification

We’ve expanded our approach to the three-year continuance requirement for distribution income.Meeting the 3-Year Continuance RequirementWhen a borrower uses distributions from a...