July Rate Hike Should Be Off the Table After June CPI Miss
A surprise drop in June inflation is pushing investors to question a July rate hike. Analysts say the july rate hike ...
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2026 Housing Market Predictions: Seller Pain Persists
The 2026 housing market predictions headline a continued stretch of seller pain and tighter credit. This guide breaks...
Can Mortgage Rates Survive Hawkish Fed Talk This Week
Inflation data and hawkish Fed messaging dominate markets this week as investors weigh mortgage rates and the path of...
BTIG: Higher Rates Originations Hit Q2 as MSR Gains
BTIG analysts say higher mortgage rates will press on Q2 originations for nonbank lenders, even as servicing income b...
Mortgage Rates Heading Higher: Impact on Homebuilder Stocks
Rising mortgage rates change buyer behavior and put pressure on single-family demand. This guide explains how mortgag...
Data Lying: What Buyers Are Paying in 2026—Rethink Costs
Prices may look flat, but the real bill for home buying in 2026 is higher. This guide reveals where data lies, what b...
Iran Conflict Lifts Mortgage Rates, Yet Demand Holds Steady
Tensions in the Middle East pushed mortgage rates higher, but U.S. homebuyers pressed on. A weekly tracker shows dema...
Housing Affordability Improving Wages Lift Mortgage Market
New housing data show wages growing faster than home prices, signaling improving affordability. Borrowers may see ste...
Trump Expected Veto Housing Bill Sparks Market Watch
An official says Trump is not expected to veto the housing bill, signaling a potential policy path. Markets are weigh...
Duplexes Townhomes Don't Always Cut Housing Costs
New housing designs like duplexes and townhomes are rising in policy talks, but recent data show they don’t automatic...
Dave Ramsey: No Way I’d Pull Roth Cash for Mortgage
A renewed debate over using retirement savings to erase debt shines a light on tax rules, opportunity costs, and the ...
Mortgage Rates Tick Slightly Higher, Keeping Near 6.5% Level
This week, mortgage rates tick slightly higher but remain near the 6.5% level, according to Freddie Mac. The latest d...