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It’s the end of an era for mortgage rates
The last time rates were this high was in 2001, when the median home price was a mere $156,000.
5 min read Jan 17, 2024 -
Rising mortgage rates squeeze housing affordability
With steep home prices, California metro areas are the nation’s least affordable.
3 min read Feb 06, 2024 -
How homeowners can avoid post-disaster mortgage scams
Don’t fall for fraudsters’ phony “mortgage relief” offers.
3 min read Aug 14, 2023 -
Fannie, Freddie step up scrutiny for condo mortgages: Here’s what that means for buyers
Fannie and Freddie have made its post-Surfside condo mortgage rules permanent.
3 min read Aug 10, 2023 -
U.S. debt downgrade means mortgages just got more expensive
The downgrade of U.S. debt created one more reason for mortgage rates to stay at a peak.
4 min read Aug 03, 2023 -
Mortgage rate forecast for August 2023: Don’t expect rates to fall far from here
Experts hoped for 5 percent mortgage rates by end of year. Now, not so much.
3 min read Jul 31, 2023 -
Mortgage rate forecast for July 2023: Still-strong economy kills hopes for lower rates
The major factor moving mortgage rates? Inflation — still.
3 min read Jun 30, 2023 -
Mortgage rate forecast for June 2023: Don’t count on lower rates
Mortgage rates were supposed to start falling by now. Will they retreat in June?
3 min read May 31, 2023 -
Why the mortgage rate ‘spread’ is suddenly so steep
Mortgage rates have shot up this year, but inflation isn’t the only driver.
3 min read May 31, 2023 -
Leading lenders roll out 1% down payment mortgages
The nation’s two largest mortgage lenders have rolled out 1% down payment loans. Is there a catch?
4 min read May 25, 2023