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The Fed tackles inflation: Three possible scenarios for mortgage rates
Consumer prices are soaring, and that’s forcing the Fed to act.
3 min read Apr 01, 2022 -
5 hottest, coolest housing markets as of February 2022
California is hot, Green Bay is not, this survey says.
1 min read Mar 10, 2022 -
New condo mortgage rules create barriers for borrowers
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac rolled out new rules covering condo loans aimed at those with structural issues.
4 min read Mar 17, 2022 -
Is the sudden decline in mortgage rates just a pause on the way up?
Market turmoil from the war in Ukraine likely is just a blip in the upward path of mortgage rates.
2 min read Mar 10, 2022 -
Mortgage rate forecast for March 2022: Upward pressure continues
The highest inflation in decades will push rates up. But will war in Ukraine pull rates back down?
4 min read Mar 11, 2022 -
Mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac add new fees to some loans
The new charges target borrowers buying high-cost or vacation homes.
3 min read Mar 11, 2022 -
What are appraisal contingencies?
These key details in a home purchase contract protect buyers and sellers.
4 min read Feb 11, 2024 -
Why mortgage rates just crossed 4%, and what you can do about it
Three months ago, the average mortgage rate was 3.15 percent. Now it’s 4.03 percent, according to Bankrate research.
3 min read Oct 21, 2022 -
Remodeling boom: Flush with equity, homeowners face rising costs, long delays
A cash-out mortgage refinance is a common way to pay for a renovation.
3 min read Feb 17, 2022 -
Why mortgage rates just hit their highest point since 2020, and what you can do about it
The job market is booming. Inflation is raging. The Fed is poised to take away the punch bowl.
2 min read Oct 21, 2022