by Beth McGuire | Apr 9, 2026 | Industry News, Latest News, National, News |
The “Bank of Mom & Dad” is playing an increasingly powerful role in the next generation’s path to homeownership. A new study released today by Veterans United Home Loans shows about 6 in 10 parents (59%) have provided or plan to provide financial assistance to...
by Beth McGuire | Apr 9, 2026 | Industry News, Latest News, National, News |
‘In a holding pattern’ is how economists are describing the spring market moving into April, with more policy stability and conflict resolution needed to move buyers and sellers back from the sidelines. The average mortgage rate ticked down 9 basis points to 6.37%...
by Beth McGuire | Apr 8, 2026 | Industry News, Latest News, National, News |
Data tracking home purchase and refinance applications showed decreases in both indexes again this week in the wake of ongoing economic uncertainty and steadily rising mortgage rates. According to the latest Market Composite Index from the Mortgage Bankers...
by Beth McGuire | Apr 2, 2026 | Industry News, Latest News, National, News, Newsmakers |
The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate increased for the fifth consecutive week, rising to 6.46% as the ongoing war in Iran continues to roil financial markets, economists said. The average mortgage rate ticked up 8 basis points to 6.46% this week, according to the...
by Beth McGuire | Apr 2, 2026 | Industry News, Latest News, National, News |
Home shopping often starts with excitement and a quiet question in the back of every buyer’s mind: Can I really afford this? List prices and online calculators offer clues, but they lack a realistic view of all the costs a buyer needs to factor in to move forward with...