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Mortgage rates rise after home sales jump in October
Mortgage rates climbed closer to 7% this week while sales of existing homes saw a revival from a dip in rates two months ago. Freddie…
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Home sale agreements cancelled at an alarming rate: Redfin
As high home prices and rising mortgage rates weighed on the minds of would-be homebuyers, many got cold feet this…
Today’s mortgage rates hold steady for 15- and 30-year terms
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Rising mortgage rates stall housing market: Freddie Mac
Mortgage rates are nearing 8%, keeping buyers sidelined and bringing purchase activity to a near stall, according to Freddie Mac.…
Today’s mortgage rates surge for 15-year terms, while 30-year terms fall
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FHFA broadens ‘rep and warrant’ relief after COVID-19 forbearances
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) will revise the treatment of active single-family mortgages backed by government-sponsored enterprises Fannie Mae…
Mortgage rates continue to climb toward 8%, home purchases now at ‘virtual standstill’: Freddie Mac
Mortgage rates continued their upward trajectory this week, inching closer to 8% yet again as purchase demand sputters. Freddie Mac…
With mortgage rates soaring, taking over existing mortgages is gaining steam
As mortgage rates continue their upward climb after reaching highs not seen in more than 20 years, another trend not…
Today’s mortgage rates rise for 15- and 30-year terms
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Fed’s interest rate decisions ‘destroyed’ commercial real estate market, expert warns
As the Fed continues its attempts to tame inflation, one real estate expert is sounding the alarm on interest rates…
Today’s mortgage rates hold steady for 30-year terms while 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…
Today’s mortgage rates edge down for 30-year terms while 15-year terms slightly increase
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
Today’s mortgage rates for edge down for 15- and 30-year terms
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Adult kids are moving in with parents to save for homes
With fall buying season in full swing, and mortgage rates nearing 8%, prospective homebuyers are facing affordability challenges forcing some…
Today’s mortgage rates for 15-year terms edge up as 30-year rates remain unchanged
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Philadelphia Fed President Harker believes interest rates should hold steady
Philadelphia Federal Reserve President Patrick Harker said at the MBA Annual Conference in Philadelphia on Monday that he thinks interest…
Today’s mortgage rates for 15-year terms edge up as 30-year rates remain unchanged
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
Today’s mortgage rates for 15-year terms hold steady as 30-year rates edge up
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
Mortgage rates rise again amid worsening home affordability crisis
Mortgage rates continued to climb this week, adding further pressure to the cooling housing market as more Americans are priced…