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The Northwest experienced some of the highest appreciation rates in 2016, with Seattle; Portland, Oregon; and Denver all experiencing home price appreciation rates of 10 percent or higher in 2016. See what other areas had a strong 2016.

Borrower satisfaction is down, but should regain momentum; more processors offered incentives by lenders.

Economist says that decrease in loan applications for refinancing is partly responsible for the increase in loan application defects.

Higher interest rates have caused some prospective homebuyers to consider buying a smaller home or a home in a less affluent neighborhood.

A recent survey from NerdWallet found that prospective homeowners who don’t understand the loan process sometimes experience difficulty and have negative feelings about the transaction as a whole.

February is expected to see record-high listing prices and the shortest days on market since the recession.

Home prices are up more than 6 percent year-over-year, with many states seeing double-digit growth.

California is no longer in the lead for rising home values. Markets in Texas, Florida, and Tennessee make this year’s list for the fastest appreciation rates in the country.

The year is off to a strong start with home sales and prices both on the rise, according to a recent NAR report.

Differences in age and gender tend to shape how consumers perceive their credit score. Which age group is known for having excellent credit?