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Certain mortgage payment-lowering options may bring financial relief this fall. Here's what owners need to know.

With over four years of experience writing in the housing market space, Robin Rothstein demystifies mortgage and loan concepts, helping first-time homebuyers and homeowners make informed decisions as ...

During the last three years, mortgage rates have been on the rise. In early 2022, the average 30-year fixed rate was 4.72% and the 15-year fixed rate was 3.91%. Rates reached a recent peak in late ...

“The hardness of the butter is proportional to the softness of the bread.” Proportionality is important, whether in a restaurant or in a lender watching adjustable-rate loans (where the market favors ...

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With over four years of experience writing in the housing market space, Robin Rothstein demystifies mortgage and loan concepts, helping first-time homebuyers and homeowners make informed decisions as ...

The 30-year fixed mortgages in this week’s survey had an average total of 0.32 discount and origination points. Discount points are a way to lower your mortgage rate, while origination points are fees ...

The jobs report is the most important scheduled event each month as far as interest rates are concerned. The last installment helped get the average 30yr fixed rate down from 6.75 to 6.50 because it ...