30-Year Fixed Falls to 6.09%, 15-Year Falls to 5.44%

30-Year Fixed Falls to 6.09%, 15-Year Falls to 5.44%

If you’ve been hoping for a chance to snag a better mortgage rate, this week might be your moment. As of February 13, 2026, mortgage rates are showing a promising downward trend,... Read more »
Texas Mortgage Rates Forecast for 2026: Will Rates Drop?

Texas Mortgage Rates Forecast for 2026: Will Rates Drop?

If you’re a Texan thinking about buying a home or refinancing in 2026, you’re probably wondering what’s going to happen with mortgage rates. Let me cut straight to the chase: Texas mortgage... Read more »
30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate Drops Sharply by 78 Basis Points

30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate Drops Sharply by 78 Basis Points

If you’ve been dreaming of owning your own home, this is fantastic news you won’t want to miss. The 30-year fixed mortgage rate has seen a dramatic drop of 78 basis points... Read more »
Social Security planning may jumpstart reverse mortgage conversations

Social Security planning may jumpstart reverse mortgage conversations

Rather than leading with product, Drapala urged reverse mortgage originators to start with education, specifically around Social Security claiming strategies, to build trust and uncover housing stability goals. “Social Security is a... Read more »
30-Year Fixed Falls to 6.09%, 15-Year Falls to 5.44%

Steady Near 6% But for How Long?

As of today, February 12, 2026, the mortgage market is offering a welcome breath of stability. The average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage sits at a promising 5.87%, according to Zillow,... Read more »
30-Year Fixed Falls to 6.09%, 15-Year Falls to 5.44%

Rates Stay Below 6%, Will the Jobs Report Push Them Higher?

If you’ve been keeping an eye on mortgage rates, you’ll be happy to hear that as of February 11, 2026, they’re holding comfortably below the 6% mark. The average 30-year fixed mortgage... Read more »
MBA Projects 27% Increase in Commercial Mortgage Volume for 2026

MBA Projects 27% Increase in Commercial Mortgage Volume for 2026

Total commercial mortgage origination volume is forecasted to increase 27% to $805.5 billion in 2026 from the $633.7 billion expected in 2025, the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) announced at its 2026 Commercial/Multifamily Finance... Read more »
Reverse mortgage myths persist despite industry education efforts

Reverse mortgage myths persist despite industry education efforts

Common myths Longbridge said there are persistent — and false — beliefs that senior homeowners do not retain the title to their home after signing a reverse mortgage agreement. “As with any... Read more »

Mutual of Omaha Mortgage hires Tommy Noyes

Tommy Noyes has joined Mutual of Omaha Mortgage from Liberty Reverse Mortgage as a national wholesale account executive for Mutual’s reverse mortgage business, the company announced Tuesday. In the role, Noyes will... Read more »
30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate is Now 66 Basis Points Lower Than a Year Ago

30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate is Now 66 Basis Points Lower Than a Year Ago

If you’re looking to buy a home or refinance your mortgage, I have some good news that might just make you want to celebrate. As of February 10, 2026, the average 30-year... Read more »