Fannie Mae Now Lets Some ADU Rent Help You Qualify for a Mortgage Accessory Dwelling Units can turn a home into a smarter financial move. Fannie Mae’s latest update allows certain borrowers to count a portion of ADU rent toward…
Trigger Leads Are Being Shut Down, Here’s What That Means If you’ve ever applied for a mortgage and suddenly received a flood of calls, texts, or emails from lenders you’ve never heard of, you’re not alone. But that’s changing. As…
Freddie Mac now allows up to 95% LTV on 2- to 4-unit primary residences. Effective for mortgages with settlement dates on or after September 29, 2025, Freddie Mac has updated its guidelines to expand financing opportunities for multi-unit primary residences…
Understanding the possible ripple effects on affordability and lending if Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Go Back To Private Ever wondered how mortgage rates would shift if Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac left conservatorship and returned to full private ownership?…
A bank statement loan made homeownership possible when full-doc loans said no At Innovative Mortgage Brokers, we believe that your mortgage should reflect your reality, not just your tax returns. That was exactly the case with a recent self-employed client…
What a Fed Pause or Rate Cut Could Mean for Your Mortgage This Year If you've been following the news, you've probably heard a lot of talk about the Federal Reserve "pausing" or potentially "cutting" interest rates. For most people,…
Helping More Buyers Get Into Homes: Conventional 1% Down Program Buying a home is one of the biggest financial steps most people will ever take, but for many, saving up a large down payment is a real hurdle. If that…
How H.R. 1 Reshapes Mortgage and Investment Strategies The passage of H.R. 1, often referred to as the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act", has introduced significant changes with broad implications for the mortgage and real estate industries. Enacted on July…
Our approach to using technology for a smoother mortgage experience. In today's rapidly evolving world, technology has dramatically transformed virtually every industry—and mortgages are no exception. Innovations like online applications, automated underwriting, and digital document submissions have certainly made the…
Why a recession doesn’t automatically mean home prices will crash. There's been plenty of discussion lately about a potential recession and what it could mean for various sectors of the economy, especially real estate. If you're a homeowner or planning…
