Do Mortgage Discounts Even Matter?
I’ve noticed a trend lately where more mortgage lenders are offering so-called discounts. While it’s still not as common as what you see in other… Read More »Do Mortgage Discounts Even Matter?
There’s Apparently Only a 50/50 Chance Mortgage Rates Rise Above 6.8% This Year
There’s been a lot of fear lately that mortgage rates could rise back above 7% or even higher this year. The driver being inflation related… Read More »There’s Apparently Only a 50/50 Chance Mortgage Rates Rise Above 6.8% This Year
Will Mortgage Rates Hit 7% Again?
With mortgage rates on the rise again, it’s a logical question to ask: Will mortgage rates hit 7% again? It’d definitely be a gut-punch for prospective… Read More »Will Mortgage Rates Hit 7% Again?
The Other Way Mortgage Rates Could Fall Is a Recession, But Maybe Not Without a Peace Deal Too
I wrote the other day that the best way to get lower mortgage rates again is a peace deal. It’s pretty straightforward. Mortgage rates are… Read More »The Other Way Mortgage Rates Could Fall Is a Recession, But Maybe Not Without a Peace Deal Too
Rocket and Redfin Join Forces to Offer Up to $20K in Home Buyer Savings
We knew Rocket Mortgage and Redfin were going to roll out deals once they teamed up. And because the collective brand operates both the financing… Read More »Rocket and Redfin Join Forces to Offer Up to $20K in Home Buyer Savings
How Can Mortgage Rates Go Down From Here?
It’s no secret mortgage rates are in a bad place right now. But instead of talking about that all day, let’s talk about how can… Read More »How Can Mortgage Rates Go Down From Here?
If Bond Yields Are at 52-Week Highs, Why Aren’t Mortgage Rates?
It’s been a very bad month for mortgage rates, yet they remain below year-ago levels. And by some margin too. Had this been last year,… Read More »If Bond Yields Are at 52-Week Highs, Why Aren’t Mortgage Rates?
Mortgage Rates Under Pressure as Bond Yields Hit 52-Week Highs
Just days after mortgage rates hit fresh 52-week highs, bond yields also reached their highest point in over a year. The 10-year bond yield, which… Read More »Mortgage Rates Under Pressure as Bond Yields Hit 52-Week Highs
Mortgage Rates Hit New 2026 Highs
Welp, I’ve been warning folks for a while now and here we are. New 2026 highs for the 30-year fixed. Sooner or later, the protracted… Read More »Mortgage Rates Hit New 2026 Highs
No, Kevin Warsh Isn’t Coming to Save Mortgage Rates
New Fed chair Kevin Warsh narrowly got confirmed via a 54-45 vote Wednesday, leading to what many hope will be lower mortgage rates, somehow, someway.… Read More »No, Kevin Warsh Isn’t Coming to Save Mortgage Rates