Mortgages

The Average FICO Credit Score For Approved And Denied Mortgage Loans

This post will look at the average FICO credit score for approved and denied mortgage loans over time. Since the global financial crisis in 2008, the average FICO credit score for approved mortgages has gone up. The real estate market is ever changing. Low mortgage rates help increase demand while rising rates can soften buyers […]

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The Average Credit Score For Approved Mortgages

The average credit score for approved mortgages continues to remain high. Banks continue to only lend to borrowers with the highest credit scores. Before the 2008 – 2009 recession, the average credit score for approved mortgages averaged around 720. 720 is actually the cut-off point between “Good” and “Excellent” credit. Given the housing market collapsed

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The Refinance Window Is Closing: Historical Charts Of The 10-Year Yield

The refinance window only lasts so long. There was a massive refinance window during the global pandemic. However, that particular refinance window has closed. Mortgage rates are now at 17-year highs and the housing market is at a standstill since everybody refinanced in 2020, 2021, and early 2022. When the next refinance window opens, I

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Should I Do A Cash-IN Refinance? The Benefits And Risks Of Paying Down A Mortgage For A Lower Rate

A number of you have asked me whether you should do a cash-in refinance. So, I’d like to share my thoughts on this interesting scenario. A cash-in refinance is basically when you pay down your existing mortgage to under a certain loan-to-value ratio in order to qualify for a mortgage refinance. Loan-to-value is calculated by

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Book Review: The New Rules For Mortgages

“The New Rules For Mortgages” by Dale Siegel provides a fantastic understanding of everything you need to know about mortgages. For many, a home is the single biggest purchase of their lives, and the mortgage is a necessary instrument for making homeownership dreams a reality. Qualifying for a mortgage is daunting, but it doesn’t have to

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