Savings window opens: Today’s 20-year mortgage rates hit lowest levels in five days | Oct. 26, 2022
Check out the mortgage rates for Oct. 26, 2022, which are largely down from yesterday.
New home sales tumble in September as mortgage rates march higher
Mortgage rates have more than doubled over the past year, pushing many prospective homebuyers out of the market, even as home prices remain near a record-high.
Mortgage activity hovers at slowest pace since 1997
Requests for mortgage applications fell 1.7% in the past week, keeping demand at the slowest pace in 25 years, according to the Mortgage Banker's Association.
Top housing markets this fall are those with affordable homes
Homebuyers flock to affordable cities and towns with strong economies and cheaper housing as rising mortgage rates make cheap real estate more expensive.
Homebuyer demand drops as 30-year mortgage rates inch toward new high: Freddie Mac
Mortgage rates continued to creep toward new highs last week, keeping homebuyers away, according to Freddie Mac.
Today’s 20-year mortgage refinance rates hold steady | Oct. 25, 2022
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Oct. 25, 2022, which are mixed from yesterday.
Today’s best mortgage deal? Look to 15-year rates to save | Oct. 25, 2022
Check out the mortgage rates for Oct. 25, 2022, which are mixed from yesterday.
FHFA to change credit score model for new mortgages
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced Monday at the Mortgage Bankers Association’s annual conference that it will begin the implementation process for two new credit scoring models for mortgages. This marks the first update to credit scoring models in 20 years and makes homeownership more accessible.
Housing, earnings reports due, cuts in healthcare and more: Tuesday's 5 things to know
Four Dow members will report third-quarter earnings Tuesday morning. The big corporate names include Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Visa, GM, General Electric and more.
Builders say they’re ready for this housing slowdown. ‘I’ve Learned My Lesson.’
Home builders have learned lessons since the mortgage backed security housing crisis and Great Recession of 2007, 2008, and 2009, taking less risk with borrowing.
FHFA to eliminate G-fees for some homebuyers
At the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) conference on Monday, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced the elimination of added mortgage fees for some borrowers. Here's what that means for you.
Inflation to remain high through 2024, recession on its way: MBA forecast
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) released its economic forecast at its conference in Nashville on Sunday, saying that high inflation is likely to continue and a recession is looming.
Today’s 20-, 30-year mortgage refinance rates hit lowest levels in four days | Oct. 24, 2022
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Oct. 24, 2022, which are mixed from last Friday.
Savings window opens: 30-year mortgage rates tumble to 7% | Oct. 24, 2022
Check out the mortgage rates for Oct. 24, 2022, which are mixed from last Friday.
Inflation driving many Americans to curb insurance policies to save money, survey says
More than half of consumers (56%) said they are looking for ways to save on their existing insurance policies, according to a Nationwide survey.
Today’s best mortgage deal? Look to shorter terms to save | Oct. 21, 2022
Check out the mortgage rates for Oct. 21, 2022, which are mixed from yesterday.
Still time to save: 15-year mortgage refinance rates stick at 6.49% for fourth straight day | Oct. 21, 2022
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Oct. 21, 2022, which are mixed from yesterday.
Unemployment figures, mortgage cold feet and more: Friday's 5 things to know
First full week of third-quarter earnings reports wrap up on Friday as Verizon, HCA Healthcare and American Express set to unveil figures
Southwest Florida real estate market rebounds in wake of Hurricane Ian
GOP strategist Ford O'Connell and real estate analyst Erin Sykes share how Floridians are responding and rebuilding their state in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian on 'The Evening Edit.'
SL Green and Caesars push NYC Times Square casino
SL Green Realty Corp. and Caesars Entertainment said Thursday they are pursuing a gaming license for a casino in New York City’s iconic Times Square.














