Equity markets were up smartly for the week ended September 13 with three of the four major averages up between 4% and 6% (see table).

Currently, the market is still projecting a high possibility for two interest rate cuts by the end of 2024 with more to ...

"Home prices typically rise over time, and delaying your purchase may cost you in the long run," he added. In any case, "you can always refinance in the future to capitalize on more favorable terms, ...

With interest rates and mortgage rates on the decline, mortgage refinancing activity has spiked. According to Optimal Blue’s latest Market Advantage report, there was a 109 percent increase month over ...

Mortgage applications increased for the third consecutive week as the 30-year rate for conforming loan balances declined to its lowest level since February 2023, the Mortgage Bankers Association said ...

A recent surge in Non-QM borrowing and cash-out refinances has propelled a rise in mortgage credit availability heading into ...

Mortgage rates dropped to the lowest level since April 2023 last month and are expected to fall further when the Fed cuts ...

Total mortgage application volume rose 1.6% last week, compared with the prior week, according to the Mortgage Bankers ...

While purchase mortgage demand has recently seen a couple of its best weeks since mid-March, the rise was muted compared to early 2023 ... “That said, purchase applications and rate locks will be ...

Refinance demand is stalling after a two-week growth spurt last month.