Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Mortgage rates, now around 6.5%, are cooling down the housing market and triggering mass layoffs in the mortgage and real estate industries. Mortgage rates have nearly doubled to around 6.5% Before the Federal Reserve raised the federal funds rate by 0.75 Will Savage, an LO at PMC Mortgage.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 16, 2022

The Federal Reserve ’s 75 basis point interest rate hike – its largest since 1994 – proves the central bank is laser-focused on slowing inflation, but loan officers and housing economists don’t expect mortgage rates to come down until consumer prices fall. In early January, rates were as low as 3.4%.

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HomeLight

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Speaking with a mortgage lender — or several — before you buy a home shows that you’re a serious consumer, but talking with one of these experts before you sell a house also has several benefits. That starts with determining what it will take to pay off your mortgage. Learn More 1.

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Realty Biz

AUGUST 12, 2023

Buying a home is a significant decision, and understanding mortgage terms can make the process smoother. Here are some key terms and their definitions: Mortgage : A loan specifically used to purchase real estate. Principal : The amount of money you borrowed to buy the home. Over time, you'll pay down the principal and interest.

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Redfin

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The resulting low rates sparked a surge in real estate transactions, with numerous homebuyers securing 30-year fixed-rate mortgages below 3%. If you’re a homeowner who locked in at a record-low mortgage rate, refinancing your mortgage now would be an impractical choice. What is a mortgage refinance?

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Redfin

JULY 11, 2023

In this comprehensive guide, by Redfin, we will delve into ten common questions about mortgages, offering valuable insights and expert answers. What is a mortgage? A mortgage is a loan specifically designed for purchasing a property, commonly a home. How does a mortgage work? What are the different types of mortgages?

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Toronto Realty Blog

APRIL 18, 2022

Because it’s a shot across the bow to anybody that is going to suggest an assumable mortgage is not a commodity that can, or will, be bought and sold with regularity in the coming months. So what if a buyer of a house could save $50,000 per year on mortgage interest? Fixed-Rate (5-year): 4.19%. Well, rate-holds!

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