Weeks of Steady Mortgage Rates Boosting Buyer Confidence
On the heels of a dismal January existing home sales report, mortgage rates holding steady around 6% for weeks brings ...
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MBA: Affordability Challenges Driving Rise in Government-Backed Loan Activity
Applications for home loans remained essentially flat this week, declining slightly along with the refinance share of total mortgage activity, ...
Mortgage Rates Continue to Hold Steady Around 6%
Housing market watchers say improving home affordability and inventory levels are short-term positives for home shoppers, but caution that the ...
Mortgage Applications Take a Snow Day
Forces other than mortgage rates can impact homebuying activity, and this past week was a good example of that, as ...
Bright MLS: Consumers Say Low Incomes, High Rates and Lack of Supply Remain Major Affordability Constraints
Despite signs of housing market normalization on the horizon, many consumers still feel constrained by affordability challenges. Consumers report that ...
Mortgage Mix: Rates Hover Around 6%, Refis Are Up, but So Are Some Foreclosures
Editor’s Note: The Mortgage Mix is RISMedia’s biweekly highlight reel of need-to-know mortgage-industry happenings. Watch for it every other Friday ...
Mortgage Rates Hold, Applications Down This Week
This week saw a decrease in overall home purchase applications but the average mortgage rate held steady at or around ...
Mixed Mortgage Message: Prepayments Tick Up on Refi Rush While FHA Foreclosure Activity Surges
Lower mortgage rates at the end of 2025 prompted a refinance rush among current homeowners, helping boost prepayment rates to ...
Bright MLS Chief Economist: 2026 Will Be a ‘Transition Year’
The real estate industry is viewing 2026 with hearts full of hope. After a challenging few years since the pandemic, ...
‘Strong Start’ to Mortgage Market as Rates Remain Around 6%
With the spring homebuying season approaching, lower mortgage rates are a welcome development for households looking to buy a home. ...
How to Host a Successful Open House in Winter
The winter months create some unique challenges for holding an open house, and preparation for these cold or snowy days is important for success. Read more.
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