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Month: January 2025

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…


Mortgage Demand Falls After Rates Tick Higher

Mortgage Demand Falls After Rates Tick Higher

Buyers Go Quietly Into Year-End: Mortgage Demand Falls After Rates Tick Higher Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. Mortgage applications declined 0.7% last week – the first drop in… Continue Reading…


We Are Entering 2025 with Mortgage Rates on the Rise

Colin Robertson

What a difference a year makes. Toward the end of 2023, mortgage rates fell nearly 150 basis points to ring in the New Year. Meanwhile, mortgage rates jumped about 100 basis points to close out 2024. Ouch! In other words,… Continue Reading…


Reverse mortgage pros on partnering with the forward side in 2025

Reverse mortgage pros on partnering with the forward side in 2025

“The simplest way to present this program is actually the purchase,” he said. “I think we’ve missed that over the years. And in fact, those of us in the reverse business, including myself, miscategorize the reverse for purchase as something… Continue Reading…


Cut Your Mortgage Rate by 1% Today: Simple Strategies to Save Thousands

Cut Your Mortgage Rate by 1% Today: Simple Strategies to Save Thousands

Housing affordability hasn’t gotten better in 2025. Record-high home prices and near-7% mortgage rates are making it difficult for prospective buyers everywhere.  Even a 1% difference in your mortgage rate can save you hundreds of dollars each month and tens… Continue Reading…


Today’s Mortgage Rates by State – Jan. 3, 2025

Today's Mortgage Rates by State – Jan. 3, 2025

The states with the cheapest 30-year new purchase mortgage rates Thursday were New York, California, Florida, Washington, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Texas. Those seven states registered averages between 6.78% and 6.91%. Meanwhile, the states with the highest averages on Thursday were… Continue Reading…


30-Year Mortgage Rates Bounce Down Again After 1-Day Hike

30-Year Mortgage Rates Bounce Down Again After 1-Day Hike

National Averages of Lenders’ Best Rates – New Purchase Loan Type New Purchase Rates Daily Change 30-Year Fixed 6.94% -0.02 FHA 30-Year Fixed 6.28% No Change VA 30-Year Fixed 6.48% -0.02 20-Year Fixed 6.88% +0.02 15-Year Fixed 6.15% -0.06 FHA… Continue Reading…


Biden blocks Nippon Steel’s $15bn bid for US Steel over national security fears – business live | Business

Biden blocks Nippon Steel’s $15bn bid for US Steel over national security fears – business live | Business

Key events Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature Japan’s industry minister says blocking Nippon bid is ‘difficult to comprehend’ – Reuters Reuters is running comments from Japan’s industry minister Yoji Muto who has said… Continue Reading…


Mortgage gap widens between what Canadians can afford and what they have to pay

Mortgage gap widens between what Canadians can afford and what they have to pay

The gap between what people can comfortably pay for mortgages and rent and what they are paying has hit astronomical spreads. (Credit: Getty Images)     Housing affordability was a major thorn in the side of Canadians in 2024, and… Continue Reading…