Look: Mortgage Rates Are Still Historically Cheap
I feel like I’ve been going on and on about mortgage rates lately, but for good reason. After hovering at or near record lows for… Read More »Look: Mortgage Rates Are Still Historically Cheap
Mortgage Rates
Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about mortgage rates. And even more than that…quite possibly the most important aspect of the home loan process.
After all, they stay with you for a long, long time. The rate you get today could be yours for the next 30 years.
In other words, shop wisely so you get a lower one! And don’t worry, I’ve got you covered with lots of actionable tips and tricks to accomplish that.
Start off by reading my primer on how mortgage rates are determined.
Then check out some of my popular mortgage rate posts, such as how to track mortgage rates. And do mortgage rates change daily.
Before long, you’ll be an expert yourself! That could eventually help you negotiate your mortgage rate once it’s showtime!
Watch Out for the Adjustable-Rate Mortgage Pitch
Over the past couple weeks, mortgage rates have risen roughly 1% across the board. If you look at Wells Fargo’s mortgage rates, which I highlighted… Read More »Watch Out for the Adjustable-Rate Mortgage Pitch
Blogger Claims Bernanke Made His Mortgage $53,000 More Expensive
A Yahoo! Finance blogger named Rick Newman claims Ben Bernanke cost him $53,000 on his recently acquired mortgage. The issue revolves around the latest testimony… Read More »Blogger Claims Bernanke Made His Mortgage $53,000 More Expensive
Zillow CEO Says Don’t Wait, Best to Sell Home Now
In a rather odd interview on CNBC Thursday, Zillow CEO Spencer Rascoff said it’s “definitely a great time to sell.” This despite the fact that… Read More »Zillow CEO Says Don’t Wait, Best to Sell Home Now
Mortgage Rates Experience Largest Single-Week Increase Since 2011
To say the last couple weeks have been bad for mortgage rates (and consumers) would be an enormous understatement. In fact, over the past month… Read More »Mortgage Rates Experience Largest Single-Week Increase Since 2011
The Fed Minutes and Mortgage Rates
Just a few short hours ago, the Federal Reserve released the hotly anticipated FOMC “minutes” from its two-day meeting that took place back on April… Read More »The Fed Minutes and Mortgage Rates
Warren Buffett: Now Is the Time to Get a Mortgage
There are plenty of so-called experts and gurus out there with all types of advice on what you should do with your money, but perhaps… Read More »Warren Buffett: Now Is the Time to Get a Mortgage
Study Claims Mortgage Default Risk Lower on Energy Efficient Homes
Do you live in a “green” house? If so, you might be a better mortgage borrower, whether you realize it or not. A new study… Read More »Study Claims Mortgage Default Risk Lower on Energy Efficient Homes
Mortgage Rates Not as Low as They Could Be
A new Fed study and associated workshop revealed that mortgage lenders continue to offer inflated mortgage rates to consumers, despite ongoing efforts to reduce such… Read More »Mortgage Rates Not as Low as They Could Be
Is There Any Correlation Between Elections and Mortgage Rates?
Seeing that it’s Election Day, I figured I’d take a look at historic mortgage rates to see if there is any correlation between their direction… Read More »Is There Any Correlation Between Elections and Mortgage Rates?