Articles & Op-eds
June 20, 2019
By Brad Shuster June is National Homeownership Month, and this year we celebrate amidst a national conversation about how best to reform the U.S. housing finance system to sustain and grow homeownership in a safe and affordable way. This should … Continued
February 19, 2019
Private mortgage insurance remains the longest serving, time-tested way to help low down-payment borrowers qualify for home financing in the conventional market.
January 24, 2019
The homebuying process is exciting, but can also seem fraught with added costs, like a home inspection, title insurance and closing costs. And if you can’t afford a full 20 percent down payment on a conventional home loan, then you … Continued
October 1, 2018
Buying a home is an exciting process, but for many people it can also seem out of reach. While many renters would like to buy, there are several factors that may lead potential homebuyers to believe they may not be … Continued
May 30, 2017
Are you considering buying a home? With mortgage rates on the slow and steady incline, there may be no better time for a home purchase than now.