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We know there is a lot to think about when purchasing a home, and knowing the fundamentals of each loan type is paramount. Check out our article to see which might be best for you.

Uncommon knowledge: Mortgage and consumer credit scores are quite different. What's different? How are each calculated? Why are there two scores?

Anyone who has worked in the mortgage industry for more than a decade or so will tell you that mortgage rates are out of control. From interest rates below 3% in 2020, we are now in a time where they are breaking through the 7% ceiling.

On May 1 DTI joins the list of LLPA characteristics, so it becomes especially important to offer credit score improvement to all borrowers whose debt-to-income ratio is 40% or greater. Credit score improvement won’t reduce debt-to-income. It could, however, help off-set the DTI premium for these borrowers. We know that a Credit First strategy, where credit score improvement, is offered to every eligible borrower, is a true hidden winner, one that will enhance every lender’s bottom line as well as help offer borrowers a better, more competitive rate. The math is simple. So is credit score improvement thanks to CreditXpert’s time-tested, data-centric approach.

Some of the loan officers we spoke to were hesitant to bring up credit to their applicants, especially those who had already completed their loan application, because they felt it would take too long to do anything about the consumer’s credit anyway. That’s not always true.

"Having CoreLogic Credco connected to our new platform means that thousands of mortgage lenders can more easily integrate data-driven credit analytics into their operations," said CreditXpert CEO Jim Hemmer. "We know that helping borrowers improve their credit score is an opportunity for lenders to both improve profits and make more compelling offers."

Did you know first-time homebuyers are no longer dominating the housing market? In 2022, they made up 53% of sales, but our recent research reveals that in 2023, this figure has dropped to just 20%. What does this mean for lenders?

Get ready because a savvier home loan customer has entered the scene! These experienced borrowers understand the process and expect to work with a lender that can make their journey easier. In fact, 47% shared they'd apply with three or more lenders before making a final decision.

As we move into the second half of 2023, many lenders are finding it harder to find new prospective mortgage loan applicants. Our recent research can explain that. The homeseekers we’re finding in the market today are quite different from those the industry was serving last year.

The MCPI shows an odd pattern between 700 and 750 credit score bands, with a peak in April and dip in May. There's a borrowing opportunity in the 580 to 690 range, which has remained consistent. The post-pandemic potential borrower differs from those during the pandemic, as the mid-2020s borrower is now emerging.

As a lender, you have options when pre-qualifying borrowers for a mortgage. You can run a soft or hard credit pull. Soft credit pulls offer more benefits, increasing your chances of keeping the lead and saving you money. Sometimes a lot of money — depending the on the credit reporting agency, a soft credit pull could be just a quarter of the cost of a hard credit pull.

Matt Hydrew, CreditXpert VP of Sales, shares insights and a product demonstration of CreditXpert Wayfinder on HousingWire Virtual Demo Day hosted for mortgage originators on Thursday, September 2, 2021.

Don’t let the government’s new LLPA fees make you pay more. Learn how to become a stronger borrower by improving your credit score.

The world of consumer credit scores can be complex and confusing. Understanding the credit scores basics, and the different types of credit scores, is an essential personal finance skill that starts with knowing you may have four or more scores. They’re all different!

A 30-year fixed rate mortgage is a type of home loan in which the interest rate stays the same for the life of the loan, typically 30 years. A fixed rate mortgage offers stability, as the monthly payment remains the same, even if interest rates rise in the future. Like all mortgage loans, fixed rate mortgages are amortized, which means that they are paid off over time through regular payments that include both interest and principal.

Mortgage affordability is the simple measure showing the median home prices as a multiple of median household income. Simply stated, housing affordability is a measure of, whether a typical family earns enough income to qualify for a mortgage loan on a typical home at the national and regional levels based on the most recent price and income data.