As if mortgage rates didn’t have enough problems lately, now they’ve got the threat of rising oil prices. And the inflation that could come with… Read More »Rising Oil Prices Could Be Yet Another Headwind for Mortgage Rates
Mortgage rates came down after a softer-than-expected CPI print. But only a little bit. Instead of a 30-year fixed quote of 7%, you might see… Read More »Mortgage Rates Lower as Inflation Eases, But Only a Little
As hard as they try, mortgage rates keep hovering around the 7% level. It appears any time progress is made, they climb right back to… Read More »Mortgage Rates Can’t Shake 7%
Despite being a big banking hub, the top mortgage lenders in North Carolina are mostly nonbanks. In fact, just two of the top 10 are… Read More »Top Mortgage Lenders in North Carolina
Lately, the best single word to sum up mortgage rates has been “stuck.” Ever since early April when they jumped higher as the trade war… Read More »Mortgage Rates Will Be Stuck for Longer If Tariffs Keep Getting Pushed Back
A new report found that the typical monthly payment to borrow $50,000 via a home equity line of credit (HELOC) has dropped by about $100… Read More »Cheaper HELOC Rates, Cash Needs Might Finally Lead to a Home Equity Lending Boom
Now it’s time to take a look at the top mortgage lenders in Florida based on 2024 volume. The Sunshine State is the biggest mortgage… Read More »Top Mortgage Lenders in Florida
Long out of favor, adjustable-rate mortgages are quietly making a comeback. To be fair, they are still pretty fringe, but the 30-year fixed is beginning… Read More »Nation’s Top Mortgage Lender Rolls Out ARMs. Why Now?
This morning, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) reported that pending home sales dropped 6.3% in April from a month earlier. They were also 2.5%… Read More »High Mortgage Rates Are Delaying Home Purchases
A few months ago, Redfin proclaimed that a buyer’s market had finally arrived. It was the first time home sellers didn’t have the upper hand… Read More »Redfin Expects Flat Mortgage Rates, Falling Home Prices for Remainder of 2025
