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Angel Oak Mortgage stock started at Buy at Janney on growth potential By Investing.com

Angel Oak Mortgage stock started at Buy at Janney on growth potential By Investing.com

On Wednesday, Janney Montgomery Scott initiated coverage on shares of Angel Oak Mortgage Inc (NYSE:), issuing a Buy rating and establishing a price target of $13.00. The research firm highlighted the company’s strong position in the non-qualified mortgage (non-QM) sector,… Continue Reading…


Insights for January 02, 2025

Today’s Mortgage Rates Rise: Insights for January 02, 2025

Mortgage rates have risen today, January 2, 2025, making it essential for potential homebuyers to stay informed and make smart financial decisions. As per the latest data from Zillow, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate has climbed to 6.70%, while the 15-year fixed rate has increased… Continue Reading…


Will rates drop this year?

Will rates drop this year?

Most mortgage rates have increased today. According to Zillow, the average 30-year fixed interest rate has risen by six basis points to 6.70%, and the 15-year mortgage rate is up seven basis points to 6.10%. So, will home buyers see… Continue Reading…


Jersey Shore home buyers in 2025 hope for lower mortgage rates

Jersey Shore home buyers in 2025 hope for lower mortgage rates

Four-minute read What are mortgage rates and how are they calculated? A Complete Guide The basics of mortgage rates: Key factors explained The real estate market of Monmouth and Ocean counties, hampered by a lack of inventory for the past… Continue Reading…


Forecast: Mortgage Rates To Settle In 2025

Forecast: Mortgage Rates To Settle In 2025

Images by Getty Images; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate will spend most of the year in the 6s, with a short-lived spike above 7 percent, but never getting below 6 percent. — Greg McBride, Bankrate… Continue Reading…


US Mortgage Loans in Forbearance Increase for Sixth Consecutive Month in November

US Commercial and Multifamily Mortgage Debt Outstanding Increases 1.0% in Q3

Wood Markets News US Mortgage Loans in Forbearance Increase for Sixth Consecutive Month in November End Use Posted on January 1, 2025 On December 23, the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) released its monthly Loan Monitoring Survey for November. As of… Continue Reading…


M&A deal adds mortgage risk offerings for Insurance group

M&A deal adds mortgage risk offerings for Insurance group

An international insurance services provider is closing 2024 with an acquisition bolstering its mortgage credit risk offerings. New York-based Amynta Group announced plans to purchase the credit division of Crum & Forster. The latter company is a subsidiary of Fairfax… Continue Reading…


Q&A With Tulsa Mortgage Expert As Rates Remain High Into 2025

Q&A With Tulsa Mortgage Expert As Rates Remain High Into 2025

2024 ended with Mortgage rates high and today those rates are still hovering at an average of anywhere from six to eight percent. The federal reserve made its 3rd and final rate cut of 2024 on December 18th. Many hoped… Continue Reading…


Will 2025 Be a Good Year to Sell Your House? Key Insights for Sellers

Will 2025 Be a Good Year to Sell Your House? Key Insights for Sellers

The housing market has been a rollercoaster for buyers and sellers alike. Mortgage rates, which hovered near 8% in late 2023, dipped to 6.7% by the end of 2024 following multiple cuts to the federal funds rate from the Federal… Continue Reading…


Money Expert Tiffany Aliche Says This Is a ‘Smarter Approach’ To Paying Off Your Mortgage Early

Money Expert Tiffany Aliche Says This Is a ‘Smarter Approach’ To Paying Off Your Mortgage Early

©Jesus Aranguren/AP/Shutterstock For homeowners, a mortgage is likely the biggest expense in their lives — and it’s attached to their biggest asset. It’s natural to want to own that asset outright, says money expert and influencer Tiffany Aliche, but that… Continue Reading…