Mortgages
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- Record High Mortgage Debt Sounds Scary. Here’s What the Headlines Leave Out.You may have seen the headlines lately about mortgage debt in America hitting a record high. And maybe your brother-in-law brought it up at the dinner table like he’s been waiting all week to spark a debate. Here’s the thing. He’s not…
- Mortgage Rates Should Be 7%, The Hidden Reason They Aren’t.This Video will explain why.
- Rates Are the Lowest They’ve Been in the Last 3 Spring SeasonsLately, mortgage rates have been a bit volatile. And that may have made you second guess your move. But here’s something to put it all into perspective. Even now, rates are the lowest they’ve been in the last 3 Spring seasons. So, if you…
- Thinking About an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage? Here’s What You Need To Know.If you’ve been looking for a home lately, you’ve probably felt how tough affordability still is. And that’s exactly why more buyers are opting for adjustable-rate mortgages, or ARMs. Here’s what you need to understand about how they work,…
- NAR thought home sales would spike this year. Not anymore, thanks to volatile mortgage ratesNAR will revise its bullish 14% sales jump as a result of market reaction to Trump’s war in Iran by Taylor Anderson (INMAN) Read entire article at: Realtors Expected Home Sales to Jump This Year. Not Anymore | Inman Real Estate News
- Mortgage rates now closer to 7% than 6% as the Iran war escalatesArticle from HousingWire, March 26, 2026 Concise summary Detailed summary Read entire article at: Mortgage rates now closer to 7% than 6% as the Iran war escalates
- You Can’t Control What’s Happening with Mortgage Rates. But You Can Control This.Mortgage rates have been volatile lately. And if you’re thinking about buying a home, that can make it harder to plan. But there are still things you can do to get the best rate possible in today’s market. It starts with having the right…
- Should You Wait for Lower Rates?
- Mortgage rates jump after Iran strike rattles markets
- Mortgage Rates Recently Hit a 3-Year Low. Here’s Why That’s Still a Big Deal.If you’re one of the thousands of homebuyers waiting for rates to fall, you should know it’s already happening. And they recently crossed an important milestone. Rates officially dipped their toes into the 5s, something that hasn’t…
- Why Pre-Approval Should Be Your First Step, Not an Afterthought
- Why You Don’t Need To Be Afraid of Today’s Mortgage RatesMortgage rates have been the monster under the bed for a while. Every time they tick up, people flinch and say, “Maybe I’ll wait.” But here’s the twist. Waiting for that perfect 5-point-something rate could end up haunting your wallet…
- Why Experts Say Mortgage Rates Should Ease Over the Next YearYou want mortgage rates to fall, and they’ve started to. But is it going to last? And how low will they go? Experts say there’s room for rates to come down even more over the next year. And one of the leading indicators to watch is the…
- 3 Reasons Affordability Is Showing Signs of Improvement This FallFor the past couple of years, it’s been tough for a lot of homebuyers to make the numbers work. Home prices shot up. Mortgage rates too. And a number of people hit pause because it just didn’t feel possible. Maybe you were one of them. But…
- Lower Rates Equals Stronger Demand GraphBuyer demand is finally climbing again. Why? Mortgage rates just dipped to their lowest level since last October and that was enough for some buyers to jump back in. If you’ve been waiting to move, or your listing didn’t sell earlier this…
- What a Fed Rate Cut Could Mean for Mortgage RatesThe Federal Reserve (the Fed) meets this week, and expectations are high that they’ll cut the Federal Funds Rate. But does that mean mortgage rates will drop? Let’s clear up the confusion. The Fed Doesn’t Directly Set Mortgage Rates Right…
- Mortgage Rates Just Saw Their Biggest Drop in a YearYou’ve been waiting for what feels like forever for mortgage rates to finally budge. And last week, they did, in a big way. On Friday, September 5th, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell to the lowest level since October 2024. It…
- What Mortgage Delinquencies Tell Us About the Future of ForeclosuresYou may be seeing headlines about how foreclosures are rising. And if that makes you nervous that we’re headed for another crash, here’s what you should know. According to ATTOM, during the housing crash, over nine million people went…
- How Changing Rates Impact Your Monthly PaymentEven a small shift in mortgage rates can make a big difference in your monthly payment. Want to stay on top of rate changes and what do they mean for your budget? Let’s connect.
- Even a Small Change in Rates Can Lower Your Monthly Payment ChartOver the past few weeks, mortgage rates hit their lowest point of the year, and it was big news. So, what you need to know if you’re buying a home is, whenever these shifts happen (whether they’re now or later), even a small change in…
- Why 6% mortgage rates will reignite the housing marketWonderful Article from Housing Wire.
- The Latest Mortgage Rate Forecasts [INFOGRAPHIC]If you’re tempted to delay your move in hope that mortgage rates will come down, you may want to rethink that strategy based on the latest forecast. Experts say mortgage rates are projected to stay in the 6s this year. So don’t expect a…
- Mortgage Rates Are Stabilizing, How That Helps Today’s BuyersOver the past few years, affordability has been the biggest challenge for homebuyers. Between rapidly rising home prices and higher mortgage rates, many have felt stuck between a rock and a hard place. But, something pretty encouraging is…
- What You Should Know About Getting a Mortgage TodayIf you’ve been putting off buying a home because you thought getting approved would be too hard, know this: qualifying for a mortgage is starting to get a bit more achievable, but lending standards are still strong. Lenders are making it…
- Locked In, Shut Out: The Real Cost of Mortgage Rate Traps in Today’s Housing MarketImage via Pixels, Article submitted by Alice Robertson at tidyhome.info The American homeowner once viewed a low-interest mortgage as a golden ticket, protection against market volatility and a pathway to financial security. But in the era…
- What You Really Need To Know About Down PaymentsThere’s a misconception going around that you have to put 20% of the purchase price down when you buy a home. But the truth is, many people don’t put down that much unless they’re trying to make their offer more competitive. And if you…
- Buying Your First Home? FHA Loans Can HelpIf you’re a first-time homebuyer, you might feel like the odds are stacked against you in today’s market. But there are resources and programs out there that can help, if you know where to look. And one thing that can make homeownership…
- Thinking about an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage? Read This First.If you’ve been house hunting lately, you’ve probably felt the sting of today’s mortgage rates. And it’s because of those rates and rising home prices that many homebuyers are starting to explore other types of loans to make the numbers…
- Why Would I Move with a 3% Mortgage Rate?If you have a 3% mortgage rate, you’re probably pretty hesitant to let that go. And even if you’ve toyed with the idea of moving, this nagging thought may be holding you back: “why would I give that up?” But when you ask that question, you…
- The 20% Down Payment Myth, DebunkedSaving up to buy a home can feel a little intimidating, especially right now. And for many first-time buyers, the idea that you have to put 20% down can feel like a major roadblock. But that’s actually a common misconception. Here’s the…
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