Skip to main content

Less Than Half of Borrowers Happy With Mortgage Process

Phil Hall
Oct 10, 2019
Photo credit: Getty Images/yayayoyo

While homeownership is often described as the American Dream, a new study by HSH.com found many borrowers had some nightmarish aspects within the experience.
 
In a poll of 500 adults, the study found 47 percent of respondents were satisfied with the experience and wanted nothing changed about it. Among those who were not pleased with the process, 18 percent felt that the credit analysis was the most stressful part of getting a mortgage while 17 percent complained about getting mortgage insurance and 13 percent stated that processing difficulties kept them from closing. Also, 10 percent cited problems with appraisals and 4 percent complained about problematic income verification and home inspection issues.
 
“Mortgage lenders are approving loans at a high rate,” said Gina Pogol, a staff writer at HSH.com. “And borrowers with concerns about loan approval have several options, including government-backed and non-prime loans. The best way to remove the stress of the mortgage process is to start early, to get preapproved for your home loan before shopping for a home, and to contact multiple lenders before beginning the application process.”

 
Published
Oct 10, 2019
CFPB Issues Guidance On AI In Credit Underwriting

Creditors must provide specific and accurate reasons for credit denials, even with complex AI models.

Sep 19, 2023
Intercontinental Exchange Completes Black Knight Acquisition; Births Dark Matter Technologies Under Constellation Software

Rich Gagliano takes the helm at Dark Matter Technologies, poised to lead the future of Empower LOS with a 1,300-strong team, blending startup agility with decades of industry experience.

Sep 18, 2023
FHFA Invites Public Engagement On Modernized Credit Score Transition

Stakeholder forums and listening sessions planned to ensure seamless rollout; extended timeline for bi-merge credit report requirement in play.

Sep 11, 2023
Desperation Drives Difficulty in Closing Mortgages in California

Analysis reveals California among top 20 toughest states for mortgage closures.

Sep 11, 2023
If You Build It, They Will Come

Ratings will go a long way toward growing the market for home equity-backed securities

Sep 07, 2023
Investors May Be Losing Interest In The Single-Family Rental Market

Rise in interest rates, drop in values have them pulling back in certain regions

Sep 07, 2023