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Month: January 2025

Mortgage and refinance rates today, January 4, 2025: Fixed rates hardly move

Mortgage and refinance rates today, December 21, 2024: Rates are unsteady

Mortgage rates are inching down today — but just barely. According to Zillow, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate has decreased by one basis point to 6.67%, and the 15-year fixed rate is down four basis points to 6.00%. Rates will… Continue Reading…


Invesco Mortgage Capital (IVR) Rises But Trails Market: What Investors Should Know

Invesco Mortgage Capital (IVR) Rises But Trails Market: What Investors Should Know

The latest trading session saw Invesco Mortgage Capital (IVR) ending at $8.26, denoting a +1.23% adjustment from its last day’s close. The stock trailed the S&P 500, which registered a daily gain of 1.26%. On the other hand, the Dow… Continue Reading…


What to expect for mortgages, car loans, credit cards and savings

What to expect for mortgages, car loans, credit cards and savings

(TNND) — Borrowers could see some relief this year, though interest rates aren’t likely to fall substantially. And it could still be a good time for returns on savings, despite the falling rates. Bankrate published a 2025 interest rate forecast… Continue Reading…


January Mortgage Outlook: Rates Trending Lower

FOX 28 Spokane

Mortgage rates might ride up and down in January and finish lower than where they started, like a road trip that begins in the mountains and ends at the beach. January is dominated by a change in presidential administrations, which… Continue Reading…


Big-Money Mortgage Defaults Dot LA Map in 2024

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From dwindling mall occupancy at Santa Monica Place to downsizing office tenants on Silicon Beach, commercial borrowers found themselves in hot water as their loans came due in 2024. Landlords in Los Angeles and Orange counties started the year with… Continue Reading…


Mortgage Application Activity Evaporates as Data Catches Up With Rates

Mortgage Application Activity Evaporates as Data Catches Up With Rates

The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) didn’t publish updated weekly application numbers last week, which meant that this week’s data had to play catch up with any changes in market conditions.  Even as early as December 18th–the last time the application… Continue Reading…


Trump to privatize mortgage firms Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac

Donald J. Trump

President-elect Donald Trump is set to make some big moves when he takes office on Jan. 20. Reportedly, Trump plans to privatize two of the largest government-owned mortgage companies, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. This risky step was emphasized by… Continue Reading…


More bullish outlook on mortgage volume from KBW

More bullish outlook on mortgage volume from KBW

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods is more bullish on the mortgage market for 2025 than other industry prognosticators, although it also notes total volume will remain below industry norms. Any production activity recovery will be further delayed past this year because… Continue Reading…


Mortgage Rates Today, Jan. 3, 2025

Paul Centopani

Today’s mortgage rates So far, it’s “new year, new me” for mortgage rates as most loan types decreased for the second straight day. It’s welcomed news for borrowers since rates ended 2024 on the upswing. Though today’s market data more… Continue Reading…


Lawsuit Between Luminate Home Loans and Better Home & Finance Evolves — RISMedia

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Editor’s Note: The Mortgage Mix is RISMedia’s biweekly highlight reel of need-to-know mortgage-industry happenings. Watch for it every other Friday afternoon. -In its lawsuit against Better Home & Finance, Luminate Home Loans filed last week to request a temporary restraining… Continue Reading…