An empirical investigation finds that borrowers using Zillow Home Loans pay statistically higher mortgage costs compared with similar borrowers at other lenders, resulting in significant lifetime cost “overcharges” on 30-year loans
Realtor.com data show U.S. homebuyers now need about seven years to save for a typical downpayment — an improvement from 2022, but still roughly double pre-pandemic norms, with sharp regional disparities persisting
Looking to further strengthen First Home Mortgage’s presence in the Washington, D.C. marketplace, Charlie Latimer has been named Branch Manager of the Chevy Chase, Maryland location
A new survey from RE/MAX finds that 88% of prospective buyers say they are “very” or “somewhat” likely to purchase a home in 2026, although 71% say current market conditions have pushed their plans back
The Mortgage Economic Review is a summary of key economic indicators, data, and events pertinent to mortgage, housing, and finance professionals
Recent data from the MBA finds that new single-family home sales were running at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 680,000 units in September 2025
Following the same trend as existing home sales, a growing number of new homes are taking longer to sell
But latest new home sales report shows July 2025 sales stayed about flat from June’s upwardly revised rate
Existing homes now cost more than new builds, with a median gap of $18.6K in Q2 2025
Despite a nearly 12% year-over-year drop in sales, builders keep momentum with quick move-ins and buyer incentives