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Jan
19
2026
19
2026
BIG NEWS: Mortgage Rates Are at Their Lowest Level in Years—What That Means for You
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...
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...
Jan
12
2026
12
2026
Lock-in Effect: Something big just happened in the U.S. Housing Market
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...
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...
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...