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
