High inflation and a weak job market will be the big storyline in 2026
Published on 12/22/2025
Inflation slowed in November after peaking earlier this fall. Here’s what that means for mortgage rates and what homebuyers should watch next.
Published on 12/18/2025
A home equity line of credit or HELOC may help you to coral debt, knock credit card interest rate down and improve a cash-flow situation
Published on 12/16/2025
The Fed cut rates by 0.25% and ended quantitative tightening, but the real story for the average 30-year fixed is in the dot plot and Powell’s comments. Here’s what that means for mortgage rates and homebuyers.
Published on 12/10/2025
Whether buying property or refinancing, you have the option to pay for points and lower the mortgage interest rate.
Published on 12/08/2025
Mortgage rates bounced around but stayed in a tight range near the low 6% area this week, while purchase applications hit their highest level since early 2023 and refinance demand more than doubled compared to last year. Here’s what that means if you’re thinking about buying or refinancing.
Published on 12/06/2025
The maximum conforming mortgage size for one unit goes to $832,750 from the 2025 maximum limit of $806,500
Published on 12/01/2025
Stronger jobless-claims and durable-goods data from last week pushed the average 30-year fixed slightly higher, but mortgage rates are still near recent lows. Here’s what that means for buyers and homeowners
Published on 12/01/2025
Reporting rent, utility or a credit card for one month may make you mortgage ready
Published on 11/24/2025
Mortgage rates held steady after a mixed jobs report, with unemployment rising and job growth coming in stronger than expected. Learn what this means for homebuyers and what to watch next.
Published on 11/21/2025
As the homebuyers grow into the home more comfortably, they can always refinance into a 30-year fixed rate.
Published on 11/17/2025
The Trump administration says it’s exploring 50-year mortgage options to help with affordability. Learn what this could mean for homebuyers, monthly payments, and long-term costs.
Published on 11/11/2025
This is good news for those who might be on the credit bubble with a low FICO score but have strong income and cash reserves
Published on 11/10/2025
Fannie Mae’s new credit score policy lets lenders use automated approvals even for borrowers below 620. Here’s what that means for homebuyers who thought they couldn’t qualify.
Published on 11/08/2025
Mortgage rates dipped, then jumped after the Fed’s cut. A $15B corporate bond sale and stronger economic reports added pressure. Here’s the simple, kid-level way to understand what’s happening and what it means for buyers.
Published on 11/06/2025
Most think mortgage rates will go down, while others see danger signs in labor market and homebuying affordability
Published on 11/03/2025
The Federal Reserve cut rates again, but mortgage rates actually rose. Learn why this happens, what Powell said, and what it means for homebuyers.
Published on 10/29/2025
The 30-year fixed rate averaged 6.19%, 8 basis points lower than last week
Published on 10/27/2025
The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate is hovering near 3-year lows as bond markets hold steady amid limited economic data. Learn why rates remain low and what could move them next.
Published on 10/22/2025
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Published on 10/20/2025
