The 2% Mortgage Hack Explained
Folks on social media love coming up with so-called “hacks” to excite their followers. In the mortgage realm, this typically means highlighting math that seems… Read More »The 2% Mortgage Hack Explained
Mortgage Rates Want a Trade Deal, But Patience Might Be Needed
If the last few days are any indication, mortgage rates want a trade deal. They don’t like tariffs, trade wars, or any of the uncertainty… Read More »Mortgage Rates Want a Trade Deal, But Patience Might Be Needed
Top Mortgage Lenders in California: UWM Sweeps All Categories, Rocket Second
Thanks to newly-released data, it’s time to take a fresh look at the top mortgage lenders in California in 2024. The Golden State is by… Read More »Top Mortgage Lenders in California: UWM Sweeps All Categories, Rocket Second
Here’s Why the Housing Market Isn’t Crashing Today
With home prices out of reach for many today, an obvious question has been when will the housing market crash? To be honest, this question… Read More »Here’s Why the Housing Market Isn’t Crashing Today
How Will Mortgage Rates React to the End of the Trade War?
Is it too soon to be talking about the end of the trade war? Perhaps, but there have been rumblings of a closed-door meeting to… Read More »How Will Mortgage Rates React to the End of the Trade War?
Mortgage Brokers Are Supposed to Shop Around on Your Behalf
A new lawsuit filed by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost claims the nation’s top mortgage lender is ripping off Ohio consumers. It’s an interesting one… Read More »Mortgage Brokers Are Supposed to Shop Around on Your Behalf
What Happens to Mortgage Rates If Powell Gets Fired?
There’s growing talk about Fed Chair Jerome Powell being fired by President Donald Trump. Similar to his first term, he has lobbed insults at Powell… Read More »What Happens to Mortgage Rates If Powell Gets Fired?
Beware of the Mortgage Rate That Ends with .875%
I was looking at ICE’s most recent Mortgage Monitor Report when something struck me. In their rate distribution chart of recent mortgages, I noticed a… Read More »Beware of the Mortgage Rate That Ends with .875%
Redfin Ultimatum: Buyers Should See All the Listings
A week after Zillow drew a hard line on off-market listings, Redfin has rolled out its own ultimatum. Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman penned a short… Read More »Redfin Ultimatum: Buyers Should See All the Listings
Mortgage Rates Back Below 7%, But Don’t Expect Any Huge Moves Lower
The mortgage rate whirlwind continues as we start another week. This time, rates are back below 7% (just barely), though it’s little consolation considering where… Read More »Mortgage Rates Back Below 7%, But Don’t Expect Any Huge Moves Lower