Best Lenders for Rental Property Investors in 2026

Best Lenders for Rental Property Investors in 2026

Picking the right lender can seriously make or break your rental property investment journey, and in 2026, I’ve found the top players are those offering flexible terms, fast closings, and a deep... Read more »
Rates Go Down, Easing Pressure on Buyers

Rates Go Down, Easing Pressure on Buyers

The good news for anyone looking to buy a home or refinance their existing mortgage is that today’s mortgage rates, as of January 19, 2026, are showing a promising downward trend. According... Read more »
30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate Drops Sharply by 98 Basis Points

30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate Drops Sharply by 98 Basis Points

Big news for anyone thinking about buying a home or refinancing! The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate has fallen by a whopping 98 basis points over the past year, hitting its lowest... Read more »
Rates Go Down, Easing Pressure on Buyers

Rates Steadily Hold Below 6% for 30-Year Loan

As of January 18, 2026, a sense of relief is washing over the housing market thanks to a noticeable dip in mortgage rates. My take? The average rate on a 30-year fixed... Read more »
Existing home sales outlook improves as mortgage rates stabilize

Existing home sales outlook improves as mortgage rates stabilize

Mortgage spreads and the 10-year yield Mortgage spreads have been very damaging to housing demand over the past few years, as they’ve kept rates more elevated than normal. However, 2026 will be... Read more »
Homebuilder confidence dips in January despite easing mortgage rates

Homebuilder confidence dips in January despite easing mortgage rates

Homebuilding executives are starting the new year with a downbeat view of the housing market, as buyer hesitancy, shaky consumer confidence, shrinking profit margins and elevated incentives weigh on the industry.  The... Read more »
Rates Go Down, Easing Pressure on Buyers

Big Drop Means Huge Savings for Homebuyers

If you’re thinking about buying a home or refinancing, now is a fantastic time to be looking. Today, January 16, 2026, mortgage rates have seen a significant drop, with the average 30-year... Read more »
4 trends that will help mortgage lenders reach new borrowers in 2026

4 trends that will help mortgage lenders reach new borrowers in 2026

With mortgage rates expected to remain flat for the foreseeable future, lenders of all sizes are looking for creative ways to attract creditworthy borrowers who may not fit into the conventional loan... Read more »
30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate Drops Significantly by Almost 100 Basis Points

30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate Drops Significantly by Almost 100 Basis Points

Big news for anyone thinking about buying a home or refinancing! The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate has fallen by a whopping 98 basis points over the past year, hitting its lowest... Read more »
Are 50-year mortgages, portable mortgages and assumable loans the future of U.S. housing?

Are 50-year mortgages, portable mortgages and assumable loans the future of U.S. housing?

Affordability pressures, elevated mortgage rates, and homeowner rate lock-in have pushed once-fringe mortgage ideas back into the spotlight. Concepts such as 50-year mortgages, portable mortgages, and assumable loans are being discussed as... Read more »