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Oct
29
2025
29
2025
Mortgage Rates Jump After the Fed’s Rate Cut — Here’s Why
If you’ve heard that the Fed cut interest rates and wondered why mortgage rates rose instead of fell, you’re not alone. It’s one of the most common misunderstandings in the market—and this week’s Fed meeting was a perfect example of why that happens...
If you’ve heard that the Fed cut interest rates and wondered why mortgage rates rose instead of fell, you’re not alone. It’s one of the most common misunderstandings in the market—and this week’s Fed meeting was a perfect example of why that happens...
Oct
22
2025
22
2025
Mortgage Rates Hold Near Yearly Lows as Market Awaits Next Data
Rates Still Near 3-Year Lows Mortgage rates are holding close to their lowest levels in nearly three years, following a week of modest but steady gains in the bond market. Even though there’s been little major economic data released due to the government shutdown, the broader...
Rates Still Near 3-Year Lows Mortgage rates are holding close to their lowest levels in nearly three years, following a week of modest but steady gains in the bond market. Even though there’s been little major economic data released due to the government shutdown, the broader...
Oct
15
2025
15
2025
Gen Z and the Dream of Homeownership: Adapting to a Challenging Market
Gen Z Homebuyers Face Big Challenges — But They’re Not Giving Up According to a new survey from Realtor.com, nearly one in five Gen Z adults (ages 18–27) say that housing affordability is their top life concern. Rising home prices and higher mortgage rates have made...
Gen Z Homebuyers Face Big Challenges — But They’re Not Giving Up According to a new survey from Realtor.com, nearly one in five Gen Z adults (ages 18–27) say that housing affordability is their top life concern. Rising home prices and higher mortgage rates have made...
Oct
10
2025
10
2025
Mortgage Rates Tick Up Slightly as Bonds Weaken and MBS Underperform
A Quiet Day With a Small Move Today was another calm but slightly weaker day for the mortgage market. With the government shutdown still holding up key reports like jobless claims, there wasn’t much fresh data to guide investors. That left the bond market trading mostly on...
A Quiet Day With a Small Move Today was another calm but slightly weaker day for the mortgage market. With the government shutdown still holding up key reports like jobless claims, there wasn’t much fresh data to guide investors. That left the bond market trading mostly on...
Nov
15
2022
15
2022
How Much Down Payment Do You Need to Buy A Home
California is one of the most desirable and beautiful places to live in the U.S.A. With beaches, mountains, deserts, and forests, one can find an idyllic place to call home in the Golden State. If you're a first-time homebuyer looking to buy in Southern California, you'll want...
California is one of the most desirable and beautiful places to live in the U.S.A. With beaches, mountains, deserts, and forests, one can find an idyllic place to call home in the Golden State. If you're a first-time homebuyer looking to buy in Southern California, you'll want...