Fed Cuts 25 Basis Points; What’s Next Is Unclear
The Fed voted to cut the federal funds rate, despite growing divisions over economic priorities.
Weekly Mortgage Rates Ease as Fed Cut Seems Likely
Investors might wish for a rate cut, but the economy is hardly calm and bright.
December Mortgage Outlook: Rates Could Move Up
Chestnuts are roasting, but tensions at the Fed are what’s really heating up.
Weekly Mortgage Rates Fall on Hopes of a Fed Cut
Some homeowners may carve out time to refinance.
Weekly Mortgage Rates Inch Up, Jobs Data Trickles In
Mortgage rates remain elevated as hope dwindles for a December Fed rate cut.
How to Spend a Million on a $400K Home: 50-Year Mortgage Math
Longer home loans would offer monthly savings but exorbitant total costs.
2024 Mortgage Applications: High Prices Drive Denials
An analysis of 2024 mortgage applications data reveals the impacts of high home prices on loan denials.
Weekly Mortgage Rates Rise on the Heels of Promising Labor Data
Mortgage rates are on the rise as new employment data casts doubt on a December Fed cut.
November Mortgage Outlook: Rates on the Rise
With a December Fed rate cut in question, mortgage rates should shift higher.
Weekly Mortgage Rates Drop; Time to Knock on the Refinancing Door?
Rates have fallen a percentage point since the 2023 and 2024 homebuying seasons.
Fed Cuts Rates Again, Though Mortgage Rates Are Already Down
October’s lower mortgage interest rates anticipated today’s second consecutive Fed rate cut.
A Mortgage Nerd’s Guide to What’s Haunting the Fed
Here’s your judgement-free explainer on the Federal Reserve, mortgage rates and why everyone’s in a mild panic.
Mortgage Rates Inch Toward 6% as Fed Weighs October Cut
Mortgage rates continue to fall as the Fed seems poised for a rate cut next week.
Weekly Mortgage Rates Fall as Hiring Stalls
Lower rates improve home affordability and offer some homeowners a chance to refinance.
Weekly Mortgage Rates Drop on Squirrelly Jobs Data
If you're still drawing a paycheck, you might have a refinancing opportunity.
Weekly Mortgage Rates Slightly Lower as Shutdown Sows Uncertainty
Rates' future direction could be harder to predict, but current rates are fairly friendly for home buyers
October Mortgage Outlook: Lower Rates Could Deliver a Treat
Mortgage rates could drop amid uncertainty cast by the government shutdown.
Weekly Mortgage Rates Are Up, But Market Optimism Persists
It’s a good idea to start shopping for mortgages and lock in a rate before an expected Fed rate cut, not after.
The Fed Cut Rates. Will It Help the Housing Market?
Relief is here for some homeowners hoping to refinance, but buyer benefits may be less immediate
Fed Cuts Rates 25 Basis Points; Mortgage Rates Fall to 2025 Low
The Federal Reserve cut rates by 25 basis points on Sept. 17, and mortgage rates are expected to keep trending down through 2025.