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Do the Home Builders Need to Offer Mortgage Rate Buydowns to…
If you’ve been home shopping since early 2022 when mortgage rates surged higher, you’ve likely come across the buydown.The buydown is used to...
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Can Mortgage Rates Improve Much Before Trump’s Inauguration?
While mortgage rates have already seen some improvement since the election dust settled, they remain quite elevated.At last glance, the 30-year fixed was...
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How Did Almost Half of Recent Home Buyers Snag a Mortgage Ra…
Everyone knows high mortgage rates have been a total drag lately, especially for prospective home buyers facing extremely high asking prices.But what if...
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What Will Happen to Mortgage Rates During Trump’s Second Ter…
It’s been no secret that most everyone thinks mortgage rates will be higher under President Trump.But because it’s been so telegraphed this time...
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Chase Relationship Pricing Offers Discounted Mortgage Rates …
If you recall, Chase took over troubled First Republic Bank back in May 2023.Prior to First Republic going under, they were the leading...
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Mortgage Rates Are in a Holding Pattern Until After the Elec…
Seems pretty clear now that it doesn’t matter what economic data shows up between now and next week.Mortgage rates aren’t going to improve...
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Figure Launches a Piggyback Second Mortgage
Figure Lending has unveiled a new piggyback loan at a time when housing affordability has rarely been worse.Call it a sign of the...
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Home Buyers: Use High Mortgage Rates as an Excuse to Get a L…
I often try to find silver linings in bad situations.The latest issue facing prospective home buyers is a return to 7% mortgage rates,...
