Trump-Musk breakup this week could have implications for federal economic policies as well as the housing and mortgage markets
Tagged: mortgage rates
Purchase, refinance activity dip despite slightly lower rates, though annual gains remain
With 60% of Americans unsure it's the right time to buy, and 75% expecting rates and prices to fall, most would-be homeowners are holding out
Prepayments spike, foreclosure activity up, inventory closing gap to pre-pandemic levels, HELOC opportunities growing, and more
Mapping what's happened with rates in 2025 as they've influenced mortgage activity — and what's influencing them
Purchase apps still 13% higher than a year ago, despite latest weekly slide
Purchase activity climbed more than 2% overall, while conventional refinance activity fell slightly last week, MBA reports
Among younger renters who plan to buy homes, roughly seven out of 10 are holding out for better interest rates (and other things), report finds
Mortgage lending giant’s leader forecasts lower rates, improved affordability, substantially more originations
Fannie Mae’s net income falls 11% from Q4 2024 as net worth climbs nearly 4% to $98.3B