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A Terrible Jobs Report Means You Can’t Count Out Lower Mortgage Rates in 2025

A Terrible Jobs Report Means You Can’t Count Out Lower Mortgage Rates in 2025

Welp, just like that it appears mortgage rates are moving back down toward 6.50%, possibly lower. And you can thank...

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Inflation increases in June as odds of a September rate cut fall

Inflation increases in June as odds of a September rate cut fall

A report from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce claimed that US tariffs on Canada, including duties on steel and aluminum,...

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FHFA’s Pulte has issue with Powell’s take on Fed housing role

FHFA’s Pulte has issue with Powell’s take on Fed housing role

Housing regulator Bill Pulte showed new frustration with Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell and the latest decision to keep short-term...

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Bennett reappointed as chair of BoE’s Residential Property Forum – Mortgage Strategy

Bennett reappointed as chair of BoE’s Residential Property Forum – Mortgage Strategy

The Bank of England has confirmed the reappointment of Jackie Bennet as chair for the Residential Property Forum. The RPF...

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Why Beyoncé and Jay-Z Took Out a Second Mortgage

Why Beyoncé and Jay-Z Took Out a Second Mortgage

When you hear the phrase “second mortgage,” a negative connotation likely comes to mind. Back in the day, the presence...

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Mortgage market has grown ‘desensitized’ to economic chaos, execs say

Mortgage market has grown ‘desensitized’ to economic chaos, execs say

“What you hear on Main Street doesn’t show up in the jobs report,” St. Germain said. “Somehow, all of a...

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FHFA set to end equitable housing finance plans for GSEs

FHFA set to end equitable housing finance plans for GSEs

The Federal Housing Finance Agency is proposing to repeal its fair lending, fair housing and equitable housing finance rule, stating...

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IMF backs Bank of England ‘gradual’ interest rate cut stance   – Mortgage Strategy

IMF backs Bank of England ‘gradual’ interest rate cut stance   – Mortgage Strategy

The Bank of England should “continue to ease monetary policy gradually, while remaining flexible in light of elevated uncertainty,” said...

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Fannie Mae Forecasts Lower Mortgage Rates, Less Home Price Appreciation in 2026

Fannie Mae Forecasts Lower Mortgage Rates, Less Home Price Appreciation in 2026

While it’s a difficult concept to wrap one’s head around, it is possible to see lower mortgage rates and slowing...

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The outlook is brightening for the commercial office market

The outlook is brightening for the commercial office market

Lenders, investors taking a nuanced look at the office market The sector as a whole saw a stream of negative...

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