News & Insights

Mortgage News: Stock prices are up and bond yields are up, which means mortgage rates are up, too. Where do they go from here? It all depends on the economy.

Mortgage News: Rates hit a 12th all-time low of 2020 last week but, sustained record lows are looking less and less likely in light of recent events.

Low interest rates and remote work are driving more millenials to purchase homes in affordable cities. Plus, the real estate industry embraces virtual tours.

Mortgage News: Home sales are steadily declining but buyers may be holding out for better prices.

Mortgage News: The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell to 2.81% last week, hitting yet another all-time low.

Mortgage News: Low inventory has driven the cost of homeownership through the roof, and price hikes are now deterring prospective buyers.

Mortgage News: The average APR for refinances is still around 3%, defying expectations that the FHFA fee would drive it higher.

Mortgage News: As high homebuying demand and low inventory drive home values to record highs, cash-out refinancing could spell relief for cash-strapped homeowners.

Mortgage News: The Federal Reserve intends to keep interest rates near zero in an effort to speed economic recovery.

Mortgage News: Vacation destinations nationwide are turning into "Zoom towns" as remote workers flee cities and move there in waves

Mortgage News: The FHFA and HUD extended their foreclosure protections until the end of 2020, offering relief for homeowners struggling to pay their mortgages.

Mortgage News: FHFA delays new refinance fee to December after backlash from Congress and the mortgage industry.

Mortgage News: A new FHFA fee will raise the cost of refinancing in September despite criticism from the White House and industry leaders.

Mortgage News: Job growth is slowing, stimulus talks are stalling, and COVID-19 spikes are pausing reopenings. So why are mortgage rates still so low?

Mortgage News: The housing market is recovering quickly, while the broader economy lags behind. Here’s what that could mean for homeownership in America.

Mortgage News: Mortgage rates continue to break records, but how far can they fall? There is, in fact, a hard limit; here’s what applicants need to know.

Mortgage News: With housing demand on the rise, and looming COVID-19 shutdowns, we’re already seeing a wider adoption of virtual homebuying solutions.

Mortgage News: With mortgage rates near all-time lows, more Americans than ever stand to lower their monthly payments with a refinance. Find out if you’re among them.

Mortgage News: Low rates combined with low home prices spell opportunity for young first-time homebuyers flocking to less populated areas.

Better Mortgage News: With 2.5M jobs recovered in May, welcome news for the economy could mean higher mortgage rates.