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Applications for mortgages jumped 9.4% for the week ending July 4, as purchase activity reached its highest level since 2023.
Multiple important refinance rates climbed this week, but refinancing could be still make sense for other reasons.
The average rate on 30-year fixed home loans increased to 6.72% for the week ending July 10, up from 6.67% last week.
HUD's proposes lowering mortgage insurance premiums to 25 basis points for all FHA multifamily mortgage loan programs.
Fannie Mae now predicts rates around 6.5% by the end of 2025 and 6.1% by the end of 2026.
Assuming a 3.5% down payment and excluding tax and insurance, the typical payment at today’s 6.67% mortgage rate on a ...
The regulator of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac wants to allow mortgage lenders to use an alternative credit score to FICO for ...
With rising costs and high interest rates these days, home ownership can be tough for many people. This can be especially ...
Americans facing housing challenges may benefit from new FHFA policy that counts rent payments toward mortgage qualification, ...
Mortgage delinquencies surged in May 2025 amid high home prices, rising student debt, and affordability challenges.
Black homebuyers struggle with securing a mortgage loan and a new study found these challenges are unlikely to disappear ...
Homeowners who want to lower their monthly mortgage payments often consider refinancing. However, a loan recast could be a better choice. Mortgage recasting involves making a very large prepayment ...