Mortgage Rates
Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about mortgage rates. And even more than that…Mortgage Rates vs. the Stock Market
Mortgage match-ups: “Mortgage rates vs. the stock market.” With all the recent stock market volatility, you may be wondering what effect such events have on mortgage rates. Do mortgage rates go up if stocks go down and vice versa? Or ... Read More »
What Mortgage Has the Best Interest Rate?
Here’s an interesting question: “What mortgage has the best interest rate?” Before we dive in, “best” questions are always a bit difficult to answer universally because what’s best to one person could be the worst for another. Or at least ... Read More »
Do Mortgage Rates Change Daily?
It’s that time again folks, where I answer your burning mortgage questions. The latest mortgage Q&A: “Do mortgage rates change daily?” Mortgage rates are hot news right now, what with them hovering around all-time lows yet again but beginning to ... Read More »
Mortgage Rates vs. Home Prices
Mortgage Q&A: “Mortgage rates vs. home prices.” Today, we’ll take a look at the impact of both home prices and mortgage rates on your decision to buy a piece of property, along with the relationship they share. Obviously, both are ... Read More »
2019 Mortgage Rate Forecast: We Could Be in for a Big Surprise
Just like that another year has passed, well almost, so it’s time once again to look forward to what the next 365 days might bring. Will 2019 be a winner for mortgage rates, or will home buyers and refinancers face ... Read More »
10 Ways to Save Money on Your Next Mortgage
You’ve heard the news – mortgage rates surpassed 5% and don’t appear to be coming back down anytime soon. While that’s up for debate, the trend is clearly not your friend when it comes to securing a low interest rate ... Read More »
Allow Me to Introduce You to the 5% Mortgage Rate
For those new to the mortgage realm, the number five might feel a little foreign. You see, for the past seven years or even longer, the popular 30-year fixed mortgage has always been in the 3-4% range. Today though, mortgage ... Read More »
Borrowers Don’t Choose Mortgage Lenders for the Best Interest Rate
Conventional wisdom would lead us to believe that consumers go with the mortgage lender that offers the lowest interest rate. This appears to not be the case… In fact, it’s the least common reason why a borrower selects a particular ... Read More »
What Mortgage Rates at 4-Year Highs Does and Doesn’t Mean
You’ve probably already seen the alarming headlines, that mortgage interest rates rose this week to highs not seen in over four years. Gasp! It sounds like doomsday for mortgage rates, but to really interpret what four years means, we have ... Read More »
Mortgage Rates Vary by Lender, So Shop Around
While mortgages are largely a commoditized product, unlike perhaps a TV or a smartphone with unique technology, their cost can still vary considerably by lender. The reason mortgage rates are different across banks and lenders could be a result of ... Read More »
