VA Loan Guide: Eligibility, Lenders and How They Work
Are you a veteran or service member looking to buy a home? A VA loan comes with many benefits and can put your dream of home ownership within reach. Read More
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First Federal Bank Review
Headquartered in Lake City, Fla., First Federal Bank has been serving customers in the Southeast since 1962. After acquiring BNC National Bank’s mortgage division in June 2023, First Federal now operates mortgage offices across both the Southeast and Midwest, reaching as far west as Phoenix. Read More
Mortgage Refinance Offers Have Jumped 42% Nationwide in Past Year
The share of 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage refinances offered to users of our marketplace jumped by 41.59% from Sept. 2023 to Sept. 2024. Read More
62% of Renters Worry They’ll Never Own a Home
Although 93% of Americans think homeownership is part of the American dream, 36% say it's less so than it used to be. Read More
Best Homeowners Insurance in Illinois (2024)
Erie is the best home insurance company in Illinois, though Nationwide has the cheapest rates for most homeowners. Read More
QA Test: Home Vertical
If you want to refinance a rental property, you’ll need to jump through extra hoops to get approved for a loan. However, your efforts will be worth it if you can reduce your monthly payment or tap home equity to fund renovations or other investments. Read More
Despite National Housing Shortage, Number of Housing Units Authorized to Start Construction Has Stagnated
Nationwide, 878,199 housing units were authorized to begin construction from January through July 2024 — a 1.78% YoY increase. Read More
Old Familiar Places: American Movers Tend to Stay Near Where They Used to Live
A LendingTree analysis of U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey data finds that most Americans aren’t likely to move in a given year. Read More
Fair Market Rents Have Risen Dramatically Since 2021
In each of the 50 largest metros, Fair Market Rents for one- and two-bedroom housing units grew from fiscal-year 2021 to fiscal-year 2026. Read More
19.1 Million Americans Live in Overcrowded Homes — Where People Are Most Cramped
Nearly 6.0% of Americans — or 19.1 million in total — live in overcrowded homes, according to a LendingTree analysis. Read More
