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If you’ve been home shopping since early 2022 when mortgage rates surged higher, you’ve likely come across the buydown.The buydown is used to lower a home…

While mortgage rates have already seen some improvement since the election dust settled, they remain quite elevated.At last glance, the 30-year fixed was hovering around 6.875%,…

As the country celebrates Veterans Day, home financing companies are launching a number of initiatives that aim to help those who serve and their families.The first…

Banks and other home loan lenders can access more information than just what you provide on your home loan application. Finch Financial founder Julian Finch explains.…

The Federal Reserve has cut short-term interest rates by 25 basis points. Nevertheless, mortgage rates went up again. The average rate on the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage…

WASHINGTON, DC – NOVEMBER 07: Federal Reserve Board Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell speaks … [+] during a news conference following a Federal Open Market Committee…

It’s been no secret that most everyone thinks mortgage rates will be higher under President Trump.But because it’s been so telegraphed this time around, we’ve seen…

The news set off a wave of market reactions, sparking a surge in equities, crypto markets and bond yields, which drive fixed mortgage rate pricing in…

Everyone knows high mortgage rates have been a total drag lately, especially for prospective home buyers facing extremely high asking prices.But what if I told you…

By Jack Farrell Paying and receiving interest is prohibited in the Islamic faith under Shariah law, which means traditional interest-based mortgages aren’t an option for many…