Mortgage applications dropped for the second consecutive week as rates moved higher again. Home loan applications decreased 10.5% for the week ending March 20, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. The Market... Read more »
The sharp upward movement in rates in a short period is eye-catching, but mortgage professionals say there’s no reason to panic as market conditions remain relatively healthy and affordable. ‘Natural, balanced market’... Read more »
If you’ve been thinking about refinancing your mortgage, you’re probably not alone in rethinking that strategy right now. My own gut feeling, supported by the latest numbers from the Mortgage Bankers Association,... Read more »
If you’re thinking about buying a home or refinancing an existing mortgage, you’ve probably been keeping a close eye on interest rates. As of Sunday, March 22, 2026, today’s mortgage rates have... Read more »
Oil prices Oil prices have been elevated since the start of this conflict, but so far the White House has been able to keep WTI mostly below $100. However, the longer this... Read more »
So, you’ve been dreaming of owning a home, maybe picturing yourself settling in just in time for warmer weather. Well, I’ve got some news that’s a bit of a buzzkill. For the... Read more »
Weekly pending sales Pending home sales data provides a week-to-week perspective, though results can be affected by holidays and short-term fluctuations. The last five weeks have been positive in our weekly pending... Read more »
If you’re looking to buy a home or refinance an existing mortgage, you’ve probably noticed that borrowing money has gotten more expensive. On Saturday, March 21, 2026, mortgage and refinance interest rates... Read more »
It’s been a choppy ride for homeowners looking to refinance their mortgages lately. For the week ending March 13, 2026, we saw a significant 19% drop in mortgage refinance applications. This sharp... Read more »
This is fantastic news for anyone dreaming of homeownership or looking to refinance: the 30-year fixed mortgage rate has significantly dropped by 45 basis points compared to last year, according to the... Read more »