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Holiday Week Catch-Up: Mortgage Rates Hover Near 2-Month Lows
A holiday-week catch-up: light trading kept markets mostly sideways, but the average 30-year fixed edged to near two-month lows as bonds got a small lift from Europe and pending home sales improved.
Published on 12/30/2025
Inflation Cools in November — What It Means for Mortgage Rates
Inflation slowed in November after peaking earlier this fall. Here’s what that means for mortgage rates and what homebuyers should watch next.
Published on 12/18/2025
Bank Statement Loans for Self-Employed Borrowers
If you’re self-employed, your tax returns don’t always reflect your true income. Write-offs that lower your tax bill can also make qualifying for a traditional mortgage difficult.
Published on 12/16/2025
Fed Cuts Again, But Dot Plot Steers Mortgage Rate Outlook
The Fed cut rates by 0.25% and ended quantitative tightening, but the real story for the average 30-year fixed is in the dot plot and Powell’s comments. Here’s what that means for mortgage rates and homebuyers.
Published on 12/10/2025
This Week in Mortgage Rates: Buyers Are Back as Rates Hover in the Low 6s
Mortgage rates bounced around but stayed in a tight range near the low 6% area this week, while purchase applications hit their highest level since early 2023 and refinance demand more than doubled compared to last year. Here’s what that means if you’re thinking about buying or refinancing.
Published on 12/06/2025
Stronger Data Last Week Caused a Slight Rate Bump
Stronger jobless-claims and durable-goods data from last week pushed the average 30-year fixed slightly higher, but mortgage rates are still near recent lows. Here’s what that means for buyers and homeowners
Published on 12/01/2025
Are 50-Year Mortgages Coming? What Homebuyers Need to Know
There’s been a lot of buzz lately about the possibility of 50-year mortgages entering the U.S. market. While nothing is official yet ...
Published on 11/25/2025
Navigate First-Time Home Buying in Maine: Your Essential Success Guide
Ready to conquer the world of home buying? Discover tips, tricks, and local insights to smoothly sail through challenges and find your dream Maine home!
Published on 11/24/2025
Navigate First-Time Home Buying in Maine: Your Essential Success Guide
Ready to conquer the world of home buying? Discover tips, tricks, and local insights to smoothly sail through challenges and find your dream Maine home!
Published on 11/24/2025