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Mortgage demand jumps as rates drop
Long-term mortgage rates fell over the past week, reigniting demand for home purchases and breathing new life into what has been a stagnant housing market.…
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Today’s mortgage rates rise, but 15-year terms hold firm as lowest rate | May 17, 2023
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Can you customize the length of your mortgage?
If you’re ready to buy a home, then more likely than not you're researching your mortgage options. Deciding on the…
Today’s mortgage rates rise, but 10- and 15-year terms stay below 6% | May 16, 2023
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
Home purchase sentiment increased to highest level since last year
Home purchase sentiment increased month-over-month in April to its highest level since May 2022, according to a survey by Fannie…
Today’s mortgage rates begin to rise, but 15-year terms are still low | May 15, 2023
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
Today’s best mortgage deal? 15-year terms at lowest rate since last week | May 12, 2023
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
Mortgage rates inch lower for second straight week
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate fell again this week to its lowest level in five weeks, according to weekly…
Today’s mortgage rates fall, keeping 15-year terms as the day’s lowest | May 11, 2023
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
Today’s best mortgage deal? 15-year terms maintain highest savings | May 10, 2023
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
Experts for top mortgage lenders debunk biggest myth about Biden’s rule punishing homebuyers with good credit
Experts at two of the nation's top lenders claim homebuyers may not fully understand a new Biden administration rule that…
Today’s best mortgage deal? 15-year terms are still below 6% | May 9, 2023
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
Today’s mortgage rates inch up, but 10- and 15-year terms stay below 6% | May 8, 2023
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
Is an adjustable-rate mortgage a good fit for your homebuying plan?
If you’re considering your mortgage options when making your home-buying plans, one option to consider is an adjustable-rate mortgage, or…
Colorado homebuyer discovers snakes in walls as she moves in: ‘I’m petrified’
A woman in Centennial, Colorado, discovered a dangerous surprise inside her family's new house. Upon moving into her new Netherlands…
Today’s best mortgage deal? 15-year terms hit lowest rate since mid-April | May 5, 2023
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
Biden’s socialist mortgage plan is student loan handouts 2.0
Come on, President Biden, say it ain’t so. The current administration has now imposed a monetary penalty on those with…
Mortgage rates relax on Fed optimism
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate fell this week after climbing the last two weeks, according to weekly data compiled…
Today’s mortgage rates for 15-year terms lowest since last month | May 4, 2023
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…