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Mortgage rates inch up but stay below 7% mark
Mortgage rates inched up this week but stayed within a narrow range under 7%, according to the latest Freddie Mac Primary ...
Mortgage Lenders Can Use a Second Credit Score. Is That Good for Borrowers?
A top housing finance regulator announced that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac would allow lenders to use the traditional FICO ...
Mortgage rates move higher again
Mortgage rates moved higher for the second week in a row, according to Freddie Mac. The average rate on a 30-year loan ...
Housing market watch: Would taking Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae public drive up mortgage rates in 2026?
With Trump’s tax overhaul now in the rearview mirror, a potential Freddie and Fannie conservatorship release could move up ...
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Mortgage rates continued to move higher this week
Freddie Mac has released its latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, showing that average mortgage rates inched higher this week. The benchmark 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) now stands at 6.75%, ...
What homebuyers should do before rate cuts, according to mortgage experts
Whether you're buying a new home or considering mortgage refinancing, the main question is the same right now: When will ...
The ‘lock-in effect' is making it harder to buy a home—even if mortgage rates fall
A growing number of homeowners say no rate would make them sell, making it even harder for buyers to find homes.
Paying Rent on Time Could Now Help You Get a Mortgage After Key Change at Fannie and Freddie
Effective immediately, Fannie and Freddie will allow mortgage lenders to use VantageScore credit ratings to assess ...