LendingTree Finds That Google Searches for ‘Homes for Sale’ Have Grown from April in Most Areas
Searches for “homes for sale” have increased from their 2020 lows in each metro. Here's what else we found. Read More
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LendingTree Survey: More Than Two-Thirds of Home Sellers Would Accept a Lower Offer Price Amid COVID-19 Crisis
Nearly 70% of sellers are willing to accept a lower purchase price just to get to the closing table, according to a LendingTree survey. Read More
Lender Credit: What It Is and When It Makes Sense
A lender credit is when the lender pays some or all of your mortgage closing costs, usually in exchange for a higher interest rate. Read More
What Is a Short Sale and How Does It Work?
If you're looking to avoid foreclosure a short sale is an option once you've fallen behind on payments. But what is a short sale? Learn how it works. Read More
Renting Is Cheaper Than Owning in Every Large Metro
The dollar difference between renting and owning a home with a mortgage is widest in San Francisco, Bridgeport, Conn., and New York. Read More
Despite COVID-19 Crisis, More Than Half of Homebuyers More Likely to Purchase a Home Soon
The coronavirus pandemic and low mortgage rates are motivating a majority of homebuyers to purchase a home this year. Read More
LendingTree Finds More Home Equity Loans Are Being Used for Home Improvement Amid COVID-19 Crisis
LendingTree ranked the nation’s 50 largest metros based on what share of home equity loans in each area are designated for home improvements. Read More
LendingTree Finds the Majority of Homeowners Approved for a Mortgage Forbearance May Not Have Needed One
A LendingTree survey suggests that most people who got a mortgage forbearance may not have actually needed it. Read More
LendingTree Finds Google Searches for ‘Homes for Sale’ Rebounding From 2020 Lows
LendingTree found that searches for “homes for sale” increased from their 2020 lows in each metro featured. Read More
Does Unemployment Count as Income When Buying a House?
Certain seasonal workers can use unemployment income to qualify for a mortgage. Learn the rules and how to document the income for a mortgage approval. Read More
