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Feb
20
2026
20
2026
Housing Affordability in 2026: Why Rates Are not the Only Factor
When people talk about housing affordability, the conversation usually starts — and ends — with mortgage rates. But the reality in 2026 is more nuanced. While interest rates play a role, home prices often have an even bigger impact on whether a home feels affordable...
When people talk about housing affordability, the conversation usually starts — and ends — with mortgage rates. But the reality in 2026 is more nuanced. While interest rates play a role, home prices often have an even bigger impact on whether a home feels affordable...
Feb
06
2026
06
2026
Loyalty to Your Bank? Even With Your Home-Loan?
You’ve probably had the same checking account since you were sixteen. Your bank knows your name. Your debit card works everywhere. Loyalty feels safe. But when it comes to a mortgage, that “loyalty” can quietly turn into a convenience fee—and sometimes, a...
You’ve probably had the same checking account since you were sixteen. Your bank knows your name. Your debit card works everywhere. Loyalty feels safe. But when it comes to a mortgage, that “loyalty” can quietly turn into a convenience fee—and sometimes, a...
Jan
28
2026
28
2026
Refinancing Isn’t Just About the Rate — It’s About Your Options
When most homeowners hear the word refinance, they immediately think one thing: getting a lower interest rate. While that can certainly be part of the picture, it’s far from the whole story. In reality, refinancing is less about chasing rates and more about using your mortgage as a...
When most homeowners hear the word refinance, they immediately think one thing: getting a lower interest rate. While that can certainly be part of the picture, it’s far from the whole story. In reality, refinancing is less about chasing rates and more about using your mortgage as a...
May
17
2024
17
2024
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MBA: New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Up 22.1% in April In April 2024, the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) reported a 22.1% year-over-year increase in mortgage applications for new home purchases, with a 2% rise from March 2024. Joel Kan, MBA's Vice President and...
MBA: New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Up 22.1% in April In April 2024, the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) reported a 22.1% year-over-year increase in mortgage applications for new home purchases, with a 2% rise from March 2024. Joel Kan, MBA's Vice President and...