Top lender UWM debuts 89.99% LTV, cash-out refinance. Is it worth the risk? 

UWM has debuted a new cash-out refi product without mortgage insurance. Is the juice worth the squeeze? United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) has the mortgage industry abuzz over its latest product, a higher-risk, cash-out refinance at a time of economic uncertainty. On Wednesday, UWM unveiled a new cash-

What post-hurricane data in North Carolina could mean for Florida’s recovery

What had previously been a surprisingly mild 2024 hurricane season closed with two devastating storms that hammered Florida and North Carolina. While assessing the full scale of the damage could still take months, the short-term effects on the two state’s housing markets were immediately visible — t

FirstClose reveals new feature to help consumers consolidate debt faster

Mortgage data and workflow solutions provider FirstClose is launching a new feature for its automated home equity point-of-sale system. The Austin-based company has added the Digital Loan Product Wizard to the system, according to a recent announcement. The new feature will help customers to quickly

How Long Will It Take To Sell Your House?

As you’re getting ready to sell your house, one of the first questions you’re probably asking is, “how long is this going to take?”