Rates have dropped more than 70 basis points in the past year, lowering monthly payments by about $160. Mortgage rates…
A manufacturing slowdown means consumers may be waiting months for new washing machines, refrigerators, and other household must-haves. Dishwashers, refrigerators,…
They may be confused about the repayment terms of such mortgage assistance, keeping them from asking their lenders for help.…
The uptick in activity “has come at a critical time for the economy,” says Freddie Mac Chief Economist Sam Khater.…
Two housing indicators this week suggest an approaching change in the market. The housing market continues to outperform historical standards…
Just as housing experts thought rates couldn’t get lower, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dipped to a new all-time low. Just…
The end of August typically marks a slower season for housing—but not this year. The home shopping spree continues. Typically,…
“While the pandemic has impacted our views on the desirability of density, it is clear that home buyers have not…
Borrowers need to consider whether to pay more up front to lower their interest rate. Mortgage borrowers often have a…
KEY POINTS The number of mortgages in active forbearance plans dropped by 147,000, or 4%, over just the past week,…