Buying a home in 2026? Here’s what a conventional loan is, and how to qualifyBuying a home in 2026 may mean choosing a conventional loan, the most common home loan today. These loans are offered by private lenders an...
How homebuyers are still landing mortgage rates under 6% — 8 strategies that workHomebuyers can still get mortgage rates under 6% by using smart strategies. Choosing government-backed loans, shorter terms, discount point...
Want a cheaper mortgage rate? These 8 strategies could drop your rate faster than you thinkMortgage refinance rates in US today: Mortgage refinance rates are shifting fast as lenders react to Treasury moves and Fed signals. Rarely...
Mortgage rate today: 30-year fixed at 6.26%, 15-year near 5.58% - are mortgage rates finally easing enough for borrowers to act right now?Mortgage rate today: US mortgage rates dipped again today, with the 30-year fixed averaging 6.24% to 6.34%. The 15-year fixed sits at 5.42%...
Homebuyers brace for impact: How the government shutdown could stall loans and closings nationwideThe government shutdown is slowing home loans and closings. FHA, VA, and USDA loans may take longer, and flood insurance delays can stop de...
Mortgage rates today: Why have mortgage rates dropped to the lowest level in a year — and what’s driving the 111% refinance boom?Mortgage rates today hit the lowest level in over a year. Rates fell to 6.30% from 6.37%. That’s the weakest since September 2024. Refinanc...
Mortgage rate today: Are rates about to fall or rise as Fed rate cut and CPI data loom? Experts say locking rates now may be wiseU.S. mortgage rates are holding steady. The 30-year fixed average sits at 6.19%, while the 15-year fixed averages 5.50%. Analysts warn the ...
Mortgage rates today: 30-year fixed at 6.16% and 15-year at 5.51% — are they about to fall or stay above 6%? what homebuyers and borrowers should know — when is the right time to act?Mortgage rates today are shifting again, giving homebuyers and refinancers reason to pay attention. The 30-year fixed mortgage stands at 6....
FHA loan access ends for H-1B visa holders and other non-permanent residents, squeezing them out of US housing marketThe US government has stopped insuring FHA mortgages for non-permanent residents, including H-1B visa holders, effective May 25. This polic...
Government shutdown fallout: What it could mean for your mortgage paymentsThe 2025 U.S. government shutdown is disrupting many services. Mortgage processing could slow down, and homebuyers may face delays. Refinan...
Mortgage Rate Today September 26 2025: Here's current home loan rates, market trends, borrower tips, economic factors, refinance and loan options, market influences, forecastsMortgage rate today September 26 2025 shows stability after recent increases. The average 30-year fixed mortgage is at 6.285%, unchanged fr...
US mortgage rates today after Jerome Powell speech at Jackson Hole - are rate cuts around the corner?Mortgage rates today, August 22, 2025 show a fresh shift after Jerome Powell’s Jackson Hole comments signaled the Federal Reserve could mov...
Mortgage business fall by more than 40% owing to surge in interest ratesThe rise in interest rates is hurting the mortgage market, as a few precious homeowners can now take advantage of a refinance while more pr...
- Almost half buying homes for first time: Survey
Low home prices and excess supply helped drive a rise in first-time US home buyers and reduce excess inventory, according to a study releas...
- Bush threatens housing aid veto
President Bush threatened Wednesday to veto Democrats' broad housing rescue package, saying it won't help struggling homeowners.
- High mortgage foreclosure rate has hit broad economy: Bernanke
Bernanke reiterated his call for lenders to forgive portions of mortgages for some struggling homeowners.
- Saving housing in US has both moral and economic implications
US Congress now seems increasingly intent on aiding millions of homeowners who can’t easily pay their mortgages and may face foreclosure.