American Households Have $34.5 Trillion in Home Equity — See Where Your State Ranks
American households have $34.5 trillion in home equity. Here's where homeowners are offered the largest and smallest home equity loans. Read More
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When Is My First Mortgage Payment Due?
Learn when your first mortgage payment is due, what it covers and how your closing date determines your payment timeline. Read More
More Than 14 Million Households Across U.S. Don’t Have Internet
An average of 12.22% of households across the nation’s 50 states don’t have internet access. Here's a breakdown by state. Read More
ARMageddon? Number of Adjustable-Rate Mortgages Offered to Borrowers Has More Than Tripled Since 2021
Owing in part to rising mortgage rates, adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) appear to be making a dramatic comeback. Read More
41% of Americans Who’ve Never Owned a Home Believe 20% Down Payments Are Required — And It Could Be Holding Them Back From Homeownership
41% of would-be homeowners stress about affording a down payment, and common misconceptions may be holding them back. Read More
Mortgage Protection Insurance (MPI): What It Is and When to Buy It
Mortgage protection insurance pays your outstanding mortgage balance in the event that you pass away. Learn how it works and if you need it. Read More
24% of Homeowners Made an Offer Sight Unseen — And That Nearly Doubles Among Recent Buyers
Today’s housing market is challenging for homebuyers, and the current climate has buyers making offers on homes without even seeing them. Read More
Shopping Around for Mortgage Could Save Borrowers $80,000+ Over Lifetime of Loan
According to our analysis, borrowers could save a staggering $80,024 on average by shopping around for a mortgage. Read More
Same-Sex Couples Who Live Together Thrive the Most in California, Florida
Same-sex couples who live together are 33.0% less likely to be married and 17.9% less likely to be homeowners than all cohabitating couples. Read More
56% of Mortgage Borrowers Didn’t Compare Rates, But Nearly Half of Those Who Did Saved Money
56% of homeowners accepted the first mortgage rate offer they received — and 48% of that group were confident they got the best rate. Read More
