Rates Drop Following Trump’s 0 Billion Mortgage Bond Directive

Rates Drop Following Trump’s $200 Billion Mortgage Bond Directive

If you’re thinking about buying a home or refinancing your current mortgage, you’re probably wondering what today’s mortgage rates are doing. Well, here’s the quick answer: they’ve taken a dip! As of... Read more »
How a 1% Drop in Mortgage Rates Could Unlock 5.5 Million Buyers

How a 1% Drop in Mortgage Rates Could Unlock 5.5 Million Buyers

Imagine finally finding that perfect house, picturing your life there, only to realize the monthly payments are just out of reach. It’s a story many potential homebuyers know all too well these... Read more »
Rates Drop to Give a Positive Outlook for New Year

Rates Drop to Give a Positive Outlook for New Year

As we step into January 1st, the question on many minds is: what are today’s mortgage rates doing? It’s fantastic news for potential homebuyers and those looking to refinance. The average 30-year... Read more »

Renovate To Drop PMI Mortgage Hack Has a Catch: Your Lender Doesn’t Have To Buy Your New Valuation

A mortgage hack has been making the rounds with real estate influencers: Don’t put 20% down on your home loan. Given that it takes seven years for the typical buyer to save... Read more »
Will Mortgage Rates Drop During the Christmas Holidays?

Will Mortgage Rates Drop During the Christmas Holidays?

It’s a question that often pops up as the scent of gingerbread fills the air and carols play on repeat: do mortgage rates actually dip around Christmas? The answer, and I’ll give... Read more »
Why did the growth rate of housing inventory drop by half this year?

Why did the growth rate of housing inventory drop by half this year?

Weekly housing inventory data Housing inventory is now in its traditional seasonal decline for December, but the inventory growth story, which I was thrilled to see earlier in the year, has changed... Read more »
Current Mortgage Rates Drop Below Historical Average But Double Pandemic Lows

Current Mortgage Rates Drop Below Historical Average But Double Pandemic Lows

If you’re thinking about buying a home or refinancing your mortgage, you’re probably wondering about interest rates. Let me tell you, today’s mortgage rates, hovering around 6.26% for a 30-year fixed loan... Read more »
Mortgage Rates Drop Fueling a Surge in Rental Property Investment

Mortgage Rates Drop Fueling a Surge in Rental Property Investment

Here’s the good news for anyone looking to get into rental property investing or expand their existing portfolio: falling mortgage rates are making it significantly cheaper to buy rental properties, which directly boosts... Read more »
Plunging Consumer Sentiment Marks Fastest Drop Since 1990 — RISMedia

Plunging Consumer Sentiment Marks Fastest Drop Since 1990 — RISMedia

Consumer sentiment continued to worsen in April, declining across all political groups with significant hurdles anticipated in multiple sectors of the economic landscape.  April’s Index of Consumer Sentiment, a survey conducted by... Read more »
Mortgage applications drop during holidays as rates move higher

Mortgage applications drop during holidays as rates move higher

Rising mortgage rates suppressed applications in the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) final mortgage applications survey index of 2024, released on Thursday. Unsurprisingly, application volume dropped significantly even with a seasonal adjustment to... Read more »