Data Centers Are Boosting Regional Economy as Consumer Spending Lags, St. Louis Fed Says

Data Centers Are Boosting Regional Economy as Consumer Spending Lags, St. Louis Fed Says

While everyday consumers struggle under the weight of rising prices on goods and services, large-scale data center construction projects across the Midwest and South are propping up local economies, according to a... Read more »
Rates Drop Near Three-Year Lows, Boosting Borrower Hopes

Rates Drop Near Three-Year Lows, Boosting Borrower Hopes

If you’re even remotely thinking about buying a home or maybe refinancing the one you’ve got, February 14th, 2026, brings some fairly sweet news. As of today, you can snag a 30-year... Read more »
Lower mortgage rates boosting demand early in 2026

Lower mortgage rates boosting demand early in 2026

Mortgage purchase application data Purchase application data had another positive week, both on a weekly and yearly basis. The main goal with this data set is to achieve at least 12-14 weeks... Read more »
FirstHome IQ now has 60 ambassadors boosting financial literacy

FirstHome IQ now has 60 ambassadors boosting financial literacy

FirstHome IQ, a nonprofit focused on homeownership and financial literacy education, has expanded its ambassador program and now has 60 mortgage and real estate professionals who donate a portion of every loan... Read more »