HMDA: What Is the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act and Why Is It Important?
Regulators use Home Mortgage Disclosure Act, or HMDA, data to ensure that lenders follow fair lending laws. Learn what info lenders must report under this law. Read More
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LendingTree Study Finds Black Homebuyers Are More Likely to Take Out High-Cost Loans
LendingTree found that Black borrowers are more likely to receive high-cost loans than the overall population in many markets. Read More
10 Types of Mortgage Loans Explained
From conventional loans to government-backed FHA, VA and USDA loans, learn about the different types of mortgage loans so you can choose the right one. Read More
What Is Mortgage Insurance? Types, Costs and Money-Saving Strategies for 2025
Mortgage insurance is an extra fee you pay to protect your lender if you can’t make payments. Learn about different types of MI and how much you'll pay. Read More
LendingTree Ranks Housing Markets with Most Competitive Homebuyers
To find out where homebuyers are the most competitive, LendingTree ranked the 50 largest metro areas in the U.S. based on three key categories. Read More
Nearly Two-Thirds of Homebuyers Would Go Over Budget for Their Dream Home
In LendingTree's new survey of more than 1,000 prospective homebuyers, here are respondents' key sentiments about the challenges of buying a home. Read More
Nearly a Third of Home Sellers’ Top Stressor is Buying, Selling at the Same Time
LendingTree's survey of nearly 1,000 home sellers gauges their stress levels around getting their home sold. Read More
More Than Half of Mortgage Borrowers Lost Income Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
LendingTree's survey of more than 1,000 mortgage borrowers gauges where they now stand financially amid the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. Read More
LendingTree Finds That Google Searches for ‘Homes for Sale’ Rose Again in June in 50 of the Nation’s Largest Metros
LendingTree's study found that Google searches for the term rose from their 2020 lows and month over month in each of the metros analyzed. Read More
Housing Discrimination: Definition, Examples and Resources
Find out how housing discrimination still continues to limit homeownership and rental opportunities for marginalized groups. Read More
