How The Government Shutdown Might Affect Mortgage Rates
Most government shutdowns have minimal effects on mortgage rates. But some think the current one could be different.
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Most government shutdowns have minimal effects on mortgage rates. But some think the current one could be different.
If you're applying for a mortgage, a government shutdown will likely complicate and slow your application.
Young people's trust in financial institutions is in free fall. Why and what can be done?
Can housing affordability really have deteriorated over the last three months, even while mortgage rates have fallen? Maybe. But there's hope in some places.
The Trump administration grabbed headlines recently when it floated the idea of declaring a national housing emergency. The move could be the most significant federal intervention in the housing market since the Great Recession in 2008.
A new report shows homeowners insurance premiums climbed nearly 70% over the past five and a half years.
On September 1, the Trump Administration hinted at declaring a "national housing emergency." Would it fix housing?
Despite a poor employment report, mortgage rates barely budged yesterday. How come?
With mortgage rates at 6.5%, expect a boom in refinances and home purchases.
Many real estate agents are using new technologies to find and attract buyers, which helps sellers, too.
Not everyone can cut or eliminate their capital gains tax bill when selling a home. But are you someone who can?
Need cash without taking on new debt? A home equity agreement could give you funds now in exchange for part of your home’s future value.
Some divorced couples are continuing to share the family home because they feel locked in by their existing uberlow mortgage rate.
Buy Now, Pay Later lender Klarna worries lenders will penalize borrowers who use its service.
Lenders can now choose between using FICO and VantageScore scoring technologies for credit checks. And borrowers could benefit from this credit score war.
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