30-Year Fixed Rate Stays Comfortably Below 6%

30-Year Fixed Rate Stays Comfortably Below 6%

Here’s the good news for anyone thinking about buying a home or refinancing their current mortgage: As of January 31, 2026, the average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage is comfortably sitting... Read more »

How To Get a Home Loan: Tips for Securing a Mortgage

Getting a mortgage is one of the biggest financial commitments you’ll make, and understanding how it works is essential before you start house hunting. The process involves more than just applying for... Read more »
30-Year Fixed Rate Stays Comfortably Below 6%

Rates Drop, Driving More Homeowners to Refinance

As of January 30th, 2026, I’m seeing mortgage rates that are a very welcome sight for many potential homebuyers and homeowners. The 30-year fixed mortgage rate is sitting at an average of... Read more »

Mortgage Calculator: Here’s How Much You Need To Buy a $399,950 Home at a 6.10% Rate

Mortgage rates this week for a 30-year fixed loan increased to 6.10%, up from 6.09% last week. The slight change comes as after Federal Reserve policymakers opted to hold interest rates steady, despite persistent pressure from... Read more »
30-Year Fixed Rate Stays Comfortably Below 6%

30-Year Fixed Rate Rises Amid Fed’s Recent Decision

As of today, January 29, 2026, the general trend for mortgage rates shows a slight uptick following the Federal Reserve’s recent decision to pause its rate-cutting spree. Specifically, according to Zillow’s data,... Read more »
30-Year Fixed Rate Stays Comfortably Below 6%

Rates Remain Below 6% Ahead of Fed’s Decision

If you’re thinking about buying a home or refinancing, you’ll be glad to know that as of today, January 28, 2026, today’s mortgage rates are holding below the 6% mark, offering a... Read more »
30-Year Fixed Rate Stays Comfortably Below 6%

30-Year Fixed Rate Drops Below 6% Level

As of January 27, 2026, it looks like things are still a bit of a mixed bag when it comes to home loan interest rates. Zillow Home Loans is showing that while... Read more »
Rocket Companies faces lawsuit over mortgage steering

Rocket Companies faces lawsuit over mortgage steering

Detroit-based Rocket Companies was hit with a class-action lawsuit on Monday that accuses one of the nation’s largest mortgage lenders of steering consumers to their loan products, “even though Rocket Mortgage‘s terms... Read more »
30-Year Fixed Rate Stays Comfortably Below 6%

Rates Remain Stable With No Major Swings

Let’s talk about where mortgage rates stand today, January 25, 2026. The good news is that while there’s been a slight uptick from last week, rates today remain comfortably below the daunting... Read more »
CrossCountry Mortgage hires Sam Sharp as regional EVP

CrossCountry Mortgage hires Sam Sharp as regional EVP

CrossCountry Mortgage (CCM) announced Friday that it has hired Sam Sharp as regional executive vice president, expanding the lender’s presence in the Chicago market. Sharp, who brings more than 23 years of... Read more »