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28
2026
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...
19
2026
If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to buy a home, this could be the sign you’ve been looking for. Mortgage rates have recently dropped to their lowest level in nearly three years, creating a rare window of opportunity for homebuyers. After a long stretch of higher...
12
2026
For the past few years, one phrase has dominated housing market conversations: the mortgage rate lock-in effect. Millions of homeowners secured ultra-low mortgage rates below 3% during the pandemic, creating a powerful disincentive to sell. Why give up a once-in-a-lifetime rate and...
17
2024
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...