LendingTree Finds Average APRs Offered to All Borrowers Fell During COVID-19 Crisis
LendingTree ranked the nation’s 50 largest metros by their year-over-year percentage decline in purchase and refinance APRs. Read More
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What Are Mortgage Servicing Companies?
Like a waiter at a restaurant, a loan servicer is the one who interacts with you while a lender is like the cook in the kitchen whom you might not see. Read More
Is Mortgage Forbearance a Good Idea?
Mortgage forbearance is when your lender agrees to temporarily suspend or reduce your mortgage payments to help you avoid foreclosure. Learn how it works. Read More
Average Monthly Payment on New Mortgage in US Tops $2,300 — See How Your State Compares
Average monthly mortgage payments can range from as high as $3,696 in Hawaii to as low as $1,700 in West Virginia. Read More
Mortgage and Real Estate Terms to Know: A Guide for Homebuyers
Here’s a list of definitions for the most common mortgage and real estate terms you need to know during the home-buying process. Read More
LendingTree Finds that Google Searches for ‘Homes for Sale’ Could Fall 63% by End of May, Indicating Slowdown in Home Sales
LendingTree reveals where online searches of “homes for sale” has declined during the coronavirus outbreak, and how home sales could follow. Read More
Refinance Applications Triple in the U.S. Here’s Where Refis are Growing Fastest
A LendingTree study of mortgage refinance applications by city and state reveals where homeowners are taking the most advantage of low rates. Read More
Seller Financing: What It Is and How It Works in Real Estate Transactions
Seller financing is when a homebuyer gets a loan from the home seller rather than a mortgage lender. Learn how it works, and the pros and cons. Read More
LendingTree Study: New Home Equity Loans Don’t Have a Notable Impact on Credit Scores
Borrowers see a credit score drop after taking out a home equity loan, but the decline is often small and the score usually recovers quickly. Read More
Are Closing Costs Tax-Deductible?
Some of the closing costs you pay when getting a mortgage come with tax benefits. Here's a look at what is (and isn't) deductible on your tax bill. Read More
