Well, there’s a silver lining to everything. And while the U.S. economy appears as if it’s faltering, at least mortgage rates are lower, right? It’s… Read More »Mortgage Rates at 2025 Lows Thanks to More Weak Employment Data
In a somewhat surprising move, mortgage financier Freddie Mac is upping maximum loan-to-value ratios on 2-4 unit primary residences. The move comes amid a possible… Read More »Freddie Mac Raising Maximum LTVs on 2-4 Unit Primary Residences to 95%
Well, summer is officially over and it is now September. And we’ve got a Federal Reserve meeting coming up in two weeks! It’s potentially a… Read More »Will a Fed Rate Cut Lead to Lower Mortgage Rates?
I sometimes forget your average homeowner doesn’t know it all when it comes to mortgages. They’re complex and confusing and what might seem obvious to… Read More »You Need a Buffer When Tapping Your Home Equity
The Federal Reserve rate cuts that are now projected as soon as next month will likely only lower short-term rates. That means those who are… Read More »The Fed Rate Cuts Will Only Make ARMs and HELOCs Cheaper
While mortgage rates are currently the lowest they’ve been all year, additional improvement might be hard to come by soon. In case you missed it,… Read More »Can Mortgage Rates Get Any Better By the Next Fed Meeting?
About five years ago, Chase Bank got rid of its home equity line of credit (HELOC) due to market conditions. Blame it on the pandemic,… Read More »Chase Brings Back Their Home Equity Line of Credit. Is It a Good Deal?
Let’s talk about the top mortgage lenders in Connecticut, based on their total loan volume. Nearly 550 companies originated home loans in The Constitution State… Read More »Top Mortgage Lenders in Connecticut
While Jerome Powell made it known he wouldn’t be bullied into lowering rates, he indicated that deteriorating economic data may warrant cuts regardless. During a… Read More »Mortgage Rates Move Lower After Powell Speech at Jackson Hole
I’m seeing more people buy into the idea, or perhaps myth, that mortgage rates will drop when the Fed makes its next interest rate decision.… Read More »Don’t Circle September 17th on Your Calendar as Mortgage Rate Drop Day
