Another factor holding back inventory and propped up prices is the so-called “lock-in effect,” when homeowners who secured ...
Mortgage rates for 30-year conforming loans have fallen to 6.33%, with jumbo and FHA loans also seeing declines. Fannie Mae forecasts rates to reach 5.9% by the end of 2026, while the Fed is expected ...
A mortgage is a loan used to purchase or maintain real estate, including houses and commercial properties. A buyer repays the ...
Whether you’re buying a house or hoping to refinance, it pays to know how the Federal Reserve affects mortgage rates. Even a ...
Kiah Treece is a former attorney, small business owner and personal finance coach with extensive experience in real estate and financing. Her focus is on demystifying debt to help consumers and ...
In the last two weeks, mortgage rates have decreased. “Mortgage rates have dropped to the lowest level in three years,” said Pete Eckerline with Eckerline Wealth Management. He says now may be the ...