Best Mortgage Refinance Rates - Jul. 18, 2025
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July 18 mortgage rates hold steady at 6.625% as builders offer discounts and incentives to attract hesitant buyers.
As property taxes and homeowner insurance premiums continue rising, homeowners are struggling to keep up with their mortgage payments.
With the Federal Reserve's July meeting on the horizon, many prospective homebuyers and homeowners are wondering what it could mean for mortgage rates. After years of relatively high borrowing costs, even the slightest dip could open doors for those hoping to buy or refinance. But the path forward is far from clear.
A top housing finance regulator announced that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac would allow lenders to use the traditional FICO score or one from a rival, VantageScore.
In an era of higher-than-normal inflation and 7% mortgage rates, a small group of homeowners are finding relief in 15-year mortgages, which often come with lower interest rates.
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A reverse mortgage can be a powerful way to supplement Social Security income and give your retirement budget a little more flexibility. Whether you're looking to cover essential expenses, pay for medical care or want to strategically delay claiming Social Security, tapping into your home equity might help you live more comfortably in retirement.
The Democrat from California is accused of misleading mortgage lenders about his primary residence being in the Washington, DC, suburbs.
In a week marked by wild headlines, mortgage rates remained relatively calm, thanks to improvements in mortgage spreads.