Today’s mortgage and refinance rates  Average mortgage rates rose appreciably last Friday. That was a bad ending to what had been a very rate-friendly week until then. Early movements in […] Continue reading

Today’s mortgage and refinance rates  Average mortgage rates rose appreciably yesterday. But that didn’t reflect the week, which was a good one for those rates. Not great, but good. Last […] Continue reading

Today’s mortgage and refinance rates  Average mortgage rates inched lower yesterday, continuing this week’s run of good news. However, they were still higher yesterday evening than they had been seven […] Continue reading

Today’s mortgage and refinance rates  Average mortgage rates fell again yesterday, and by another worthwhile amount. Falls over the last two days have made a real difference. But don’t get […] Continue reading

A jumbo loan lets you buy a high-priced home with a mortgage above conforming limits. Learn about jumbo loan rates and requirements here. Continue reading

Today’s mortgage and refinance rates  Average mortgage rates moved moderately lower yesterday. It was a worthwhile gain, based mainly on optimism over Ukraine-Russia peace talks. But it represented less than […] Continue reading

Buying a home with a low down payment can be done in today’s fierce market by enhancing your bid and maybe use down payment assistance. Continue reading

An appraisal gap happens when the appraisal is lower than your offer. Here’s how to navigate this situation as a home buyer. Continue reading

Today’s mortgage and refinance rates  Average mortgage rates held steady yesterday. Phew! Last week was the equal-worst week for those rates for decades, according to Mortgage News Daily’s archives. So […] Continue reading

Today’s mortgage and refinance rates  Average mortgage rates climbed very sharply last Friday, ending a spectacularly terrible week for those rates. Often, I’d ease the pain by repeating that they’re […] Continue reading