Today’s mortgage and refinance rates Average mortgage rates inched higher yesterday. But the increase was so tiny that many lenders may not change their rates and instead add a small […] Continue reading
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RSS feed for this sectionMortgage and refinance rates today, March 16, 2022
Today’s mortgage and refinance rates Average mortgage rates inched higher yesterday. First thing that morning, I’d thought a modest fall looked more likely. But, unfortunately, markets changed direction during the […] Continue reading
What is a Mortgage Credit Certificate and how does it work?
A mortgage credit certificate (MCC) can get you a tax break on your federal taxes. Learn about this valuable first-time home buyer benefit. Continue reading
Mortgage and refinance rates today, March 17, 2022
Today’s mortgage and refinance rates Average mortgage rates rose moderately yesterday following Federal Reserve events we’ve been warning of for some time. Those events made the outlook for these rates […] Continue reading
With six more Fed rate hikes expected, the time to refi is now
The Federal Reserve provided clarity in raising its fed funds rate to combat inflation and the situation in Ukraine during its March meeting. Continue reading
Mortgage and refinance rates today, March 15, 2022
Today’s mortgage and refinance rates Average mortgage rates climbed steeply yesterday, piling on the pain for homebuyers. You have to go back 10 calendar days for the last decrease in […] Continue reading
VA jumbo loan rates and rules for 2022
Learn how to buy a high-priced home using your VA loan benefits with the VA jumbo loan. Continue reading
Mortgage and refinance rates today, March 14, 2022
Today’s mortgage and refinance rates Average mortgage rates just inched higher last Friday. But they continue to be at their highest level in almost three years. Still, if you look […] Continue reading
Is Zillow going to crash the housing market? (Podcast)
When Zillow left the iBuying market, many worried it could contribute to a housing market crash. Here’s why that won’t happen. Continue reading
Mortgage and refinance rates today, March 12, and rate forecast for next week
Today’s mortgage and refinance rates Average mortgage rates just inched higher yesterday. But that doesn’t reflect the whole week. That was bad for those rates, pushing them to their highest […] Continue reading