Fed Cuts Again, But Dot Plot Steers Mortgage Rate Outlook
Today was a big day for financial markets and mortgage rates. The Federal Reserve held its final meeting of the year, and on the surface, the headline sounds simple:
The Fed cut its short-term rate by 0.25%.
But for the mortgage world, that headline is only the beginning of the story. What...
Navigating the Home Buying and Selling Journey: A Step-by-Step Guide
Buying a new home while selling your current one can feel like a juggling act, but with the right approach, you can make the transition seamless. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you manage both processes with confidence.
Step 1: Assess Your Market Conditions
The real estate...
This Week in Mortgage Rates: Buyers Are Back as Rates Hover in the Low 6s
It’s been a busy week in the mortgage world. Rates moved up, down, and back again—but never broke out of a fairly tight range. Underneath those rate moves, we saw something important: buyers and homeowners are quietly stepping back into the market.
Here’s a...
Understanding Interest Rates: How They Impact Your Home Loan
How Does Mortgage Interest Work?
When you take out a mortgage to buy a home, part of your monthly payment goes toward the loan balance (principal) and part goes toward interest. Interest is the cost of borrowing money, and it’s calculated as a percentage of your remaining loan...
Stronger Data Last Week Caused a Slight Rate Bump
As we head into the first week of December, mortgage rates are starting out just a bit higher than they were before the Thanksgiving holiday. The move was small, but it was driven by something important: stronger-than-expected economic data last week.
If you pressed pause on your home...
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