There’s been a lot of optimism about mortgage rates under Trump. After all, rates have fallen for the past six weeks from around 7.25% to… Read More »Have Trump and Bessent Actually Lowered Mortgage Rates At All?
It’s time for yet another mortgage match-up, so without further ado, here’s a biggie: “Renting vs. buying a home.” Or a townhouse for that matter…… Read More »Renting vs. Buying a Home: 55 Pros and Cons
Today was yet another good day for mortgage rates, which came down an additional 10 bps (0.10%), per the latest daily survey from Mortgage News… Read More »Mortgage Rates Are Now Back to October Levels. How Could They Move Even Lower?
It’s no secret mortgage rates are falling. I’ve argued they never really stopped falling since the 30-year fixed hit 8% back in late 2023. But… Read More »Are Mortgage Rates Going to 5.99% or 7% Next?
What a run it has been for mortgage rates lately. In just the past six weeks, the 30-year fixed has fallen about half a percentage… Read More »Mortgage Rates Are Down About Half a Percent in the Past Six Weeks
To mortgage folks across the country, it’s an age-old question: “Lock or float?” It’s a question loan officers and mortgage brokers get asked on a… Read More »Locking vs. Floating Your Mortgage Rate: Which Is Better and Why?
It’s been a great week for mortgage rates. You can’t argue that. The 30-year fixed is now averaging around 6.80%, down from over 7% a… Read More »A Weakening Economy Might Bring Lower Mortgage Rates, But What Else?
As anticipated, mortgage rates are back below their year-ago levels. I had suspected they would be, despite a rough couple of months pre- and post-election.… Read More »Mortgage Rates Back Below Year-Ago Levels as We Head into Spring
Mortgage Q&A: “How to pay off the mortgage early.” If you’re looking to pay off your mortgage quickly, now might be a good time to… Read More »How to Pay Off the Mortgage Early: 30+ Methods You Can Use Right Now
If you’ve yet to enter the housing market, but are thinking of buying a home in 2025, there’s a lot you need to know. The… Read More »Buying a Home in 2025? Supply Is Finally Rising and Some Are Calling It a Buyer’s Market. Here Are 11 Tips to Help Make It Happen!
