by Element Mortgage | Feb 26, 2020 | Colorado, Live
The confidence of home builders remains at elevated levels. According to the National Association of Home Builders, its index that measures the health of the building industry stood strong at 74 points, representing the most optimistic outlook since 2017. Factors such... 
by Element Mortgage | Feb 26, 2020 | Live, Washington
The closing rate for home purchases jumped to open the year, boosted by the continuation of falling mortgage loan rates, according to Ellie Mae’s Origination Insight Report. The decrease in mortgage rates also led to a 46 percent refinancing share of closed loans in... 
by Element Mortgage | Feb 26, 2020 | Hawaii, Live
New this year, eligible Veterans, servicemembers and reservists entering the real estate market have more resources on their side than ever before. When servicemembers and their families decide to purchase a home using a VA loan from the U.S. Department of Veteran... 
by Element Mortgage | Feb 26, 2020 | California, Live
For most homeowners, their mortgage payment is the largest monthly expense in their budget. Yet, more than a quarter of homeowners are unaware of how much that monthly payment is actually costing. According to a survey conducted by Bankrate, some 27 percent of... 
by Element Mortgage | Feb 19, 2020 | Colorado, Live
The real estate groundhog saw its shadow. The prime time for homebuying season – sometime in March – appears to have gotten off to an early start, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. Perhaps it’s the continuation of falling interest rates that are driving...