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For those of us monitoring mortgage rates and the overall economy, the last few months of 2025 were marred by chaos. This was thanks to a…

I wanted to wait until today to weigh in on the new plan for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to purchase MBS to see where the…

Lately, a lot of mortgage rate quotes have required points to be paid.Known as discount points, they are a form of prepaid interest due at closing…

Mortgage rates were already at 15-months as we entered 2026, and now they’re moving even lower.The catalyst today was another weak jobs report, this time courtesy…

Mortgage rates could fall in January, but they’re more likely to hold steady. While daily ups and downs are a given, a major shift this month…

It’s no secret that mortgage rates are complicated. There is no one-size-fits-all price.The rate you’re quoted will depend on both your risk profile and the property, along…

Mortgage interest rates are a little higher today, but the 30-year rate has been circling 6% for weeks. The average interest rate on a 30-year, fixed-rate…

Mortgage interest rates are a little lower today, but the 30-year rate has been circling 6% for weeks. The average interest rate on a 30-year, fixed-rate…

The Federal Housing Administration’s mortgage insurance fund capital ratios were largely stable this past federal fiscal year, its annual report, delayed by the government shutdown, showed.Processing…

1. Mortgage rates will fall into the 5% range2. Home prices will be flat (if not lower)3. Affordability will improve but remain constrained4. Home sales will…