Home Purchase

Is now the time to consider an adjustable rate mortgage?

By Aleksandra Kadzielawski - March 2019

An adjustable rate mortgage, or ARM, is a home loan that offers a variable interest rate over the course of the loan. ARMS usually begin with an initial fixed interest rate for a specified pe...

Six housing trends we can expect to continue or emerge in 2019

By loanDepot Staff Writers - January 2019

Here are six of the housing trends that we project will gain traction or we can expect to emerge in 2019.

Understanding the home appraisal process

By Laura Agadoni - December 2018

A home appraisal is essentially an expert’s opinion of what your home is worth. The appraisal assures the lender that the buyer is not overpaying for the home.

Small homes have their advantages

By Aleksandra Kadzielawski - September 2018

When it comes to your first home, bigger may not be better. Here's why.

Upsizing or downsizing: which is right for you?

By loanDepot Staff Writers - August 2018

From mini homes to McMansions, today’s housing trends are no longer “one size fits all.” Life is an ever-evolving journey with many phases and stops along the way. And as our personal needs change, so do our space needs.

What not to do once your home is in escrow

By Daniel Goldstein - August 2018

Opening escrow on a new home is a major accomplishment, but you're not entirely out of the woods yet. Here's what NOT to do until after your loan has closed.

Live your passion: put yourself on course for fairway living

By Laura Agadoni - August 2018

Mark Twain once referred to golf as “a good walk spoiled.” But if you’re seriously into the sport, then why not spoil yourself with a home near the links?

Fannie Mae HomeStyle Renovation Loan

July 2018

When you’re ready to buy a house, odds are you’ll experience intense competition, especially for a starter home. The availability of starter homes has decreased a whopping 48.6 percent ...

5 Housing Trends We Expect to Continue or Emerge

By loanDepot Staff Writers - July 2018

Many real estate experts are predicting an overall positive housing market for 2016 and beyond. Whether you are buying or selling, there are lots of choices to consider and options that are currently available.

What is second-largest group of homebuyers? The answer might surprise you

By Renee Morad - May 2018

A growing number of women are defying the challenges of single homeownership and realizing their goals.

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