Mortgage rates were supposed to come down. Instead, they’re rising. Here’s why
You might expect that mortgage rates would be falling right now after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a half-point last month. Instead, mortgage
Why mortgage rates are going up despite the Fed's interest rate cut
Mortgage rates are increasing in recent weeks despite the Federal Reserve's decision to cut interest rates last month for the first time in four years.
Mortgage Rates Rise to 6.44%, Yet 'Buyers May Be Feeling Ready To Act'
Most outstanding mortgages have a 6% or lower rate, which creates a " lock-in effect " for many current owners who don't want to swap a low rate for a higher one. This could limit homeowners’ willingness to sell, slowing or stalling the housing market.
Why are mortgage rates rising after Fed cut interest rates last month?
The Fed announced first rate cut in a long time last month, but the mortgage rates have continued to rise. Why is this? Here's why.
Mortgage rates climbing despite rate cuts
ABC's Alexis Christoforous reports on the latest housing market as mortgage rates continue climbing, even after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates.
The surprising reason mortgage rates are up despite interest rate cuts
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Today’s 30-year mortgage interest rates hold at 6.63%, while 15-year mortgage rates fall to 5.75%
The median interest rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is 6.63% as of October 21, which is unchanged from Friday.
30-Year Mortgage Rates Continue Wavering in Mid-6% Range
Rates on 30-year new purchase loans have been bobbing around the 6.5% mark for two weeks, and ended last week essentially ...
Freddie Mac sells ~$13.9M worth of non-performing loans
Freddie Mac (OTCQB:FMCC) said on Wednesday that the secondary mortgage services provider sold ~$13.9M worth of non-performing ...
Freddie Mac opens up to Meridian again — but with a catch
Ralph Herzka’s firm can broker deals that pass through the government-sponsored enterprise, but there are strings attached.
Refinancing a jumbo loan: What to know
Refinancing a jumbo loan could potentially mean big savings. While similar to a typical mortgage refinance, you can expect ...
My husband lost his job and we can no longer pay the mortgage. We have zero savings. Will we lose our home?
My husband lost his job and we can no longer make the mortgage. I have zero savings. We already missed our first payment.
Freddie Mac to End Blacklist of Real-Estate Broker
Freddie Mac is set to end its blacklist of Meridian Capital Group after the real-estate broker overhauled its risk and ...
Single-Family Home Construction Surges in the Northeast
Nationally, single-family housing starts hit a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,027,000 last month, up 2.7% from August’s ...
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Freddie Mac Lifts Agency Dealmaking Ban on Meridian Capital Group
CEO Brian P. Brooks announced in a company memo that the brokerage can place deals through Freddie Mac beginning in January ...
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Mortgage Rates Hit Highest Level in Eight Weeks. What Gives?
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. rose for the third week in a row, reaching its highest level in eight ...