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Mortgage rates march higher for third straight week
Mortgage rates continued their upward climb this week, further hindering demand in the housing market amid elevated rates and high home prices. Freddie Mac's latest…
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Freddie Mac delivers down payment assistance to lenders and buyers
To help combat record-high home prices, Freddie Mac is working on making down payment assistance for homebuyers easier to come…
Today’s mortgage rates increase for 15- and 30-year terms
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
Today’s mortgage rates see an increase for 30-year terms
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
Mortgage rates tick higher for first time in 9 weeks
Mortgage rates' steady downward trend hit a pause this week while demand fell, as data indicates would-be buyers are waiting…
Today’s mortgage rates fall for 30-year terms
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
More Americans moved to this state than any other in 2023
Vermont became the most sought-after state for movers in 2023. According to United Van Lines' annual National Movers Study, which…
Today’s mortgage rates hold steady for 30-year terms as 15-year terms edge higher
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
Home prices climb nearly 5% in October, largest increase of 2023: Case-Shiller
New data released Tuesday showed that home prices accelerated at their fastest annual rate of the year in October. The…
Too much info? Parents worry about sharing their money woes with their kids
As millions of Americans face challenging economic times, many have had to change their family spending habits, making hard choices…
Today’s mortgage rates hold steady for 30-year terms as 15-year terms drop
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
Today’s mortgage rates hold steady for 30-year terms as 15-year terms edge down
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
Mortgage rates drop again, but pending home sales stall
Mortgage rates marched down again this week in a hopeful sign for prospective buyers, but flat pending home sales indicate…
Mortgage rates end year lower: Freddie Mac
Mortgage rates continued their downward trend this week, wrapping up a tumultuous year for the housing market on a positive…
Today’s mortgage rates fall for 30-year terms while 15-year terms hold steady
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
These are the most affordable cities to buy a home in 2024: Realtor.com
Homebuyers could be in store for some relief in 2024 as mortgage rates are predicted to continue dropping while sales volumes…
Today’s mortgage rates fall for 15-year terms while 30-year terms rise
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
New construction homes popular among Millennials despite high housing costs
As the housing market continues to ebb and flow, new construction homes have become the norm for at least one…
Today’s mortgage rates hold steady 15- and 30-year terms
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…