Recent Articles
Holiday Week Catch-Up: Mortgage Rates Hover Near 2-Month Lows
A holiday-week catch-up: light trading kept markets mostly sideways, but the average 30-year fixed edged to near two-month lows as bonds got a small lift from Europe and pending home sales improved.
Published on 12/30/2025
Inflation Cools in November — What It Means for Mortgage Rates
Inflation slowed in November after peaking earlier this fall. Here’s what that means for mortgage rates and what homebuyers should watch next.
Published on 12/18/2025
Fed Cuts Again, But Dot Plot Steers Mortgage Rate Outlook
The Fed cut rates by 0.25% and ended quantitative tightening, but the real story for the average 30-year fixed is in the dot plot and Powell’s comments. Here’s what that means for mortgage rates and homebuyers.
Published on 12/10/2025
Understanding Federal Rate Cuts: A Homebuyer’s Guide to Lower Mortgage Rates
Are rising mortgage rates making you anxious? Discover how federal rate cuts can help lower your borrowing costs and make homeownership more attainable.
Published on 12/08/2025
This Week in Mortgage Rates: Buyers Are Back as Rates Hover in the Low 6s
Mortgage rates bounced around but stayed in a tight range near the low 6% area this week, while purchase applications hit their highest level since early 2023 and refinance demand more than doubled compared to last year. Here’s what that means if you’re thinking about buying or refinancing.
Published on 12/06/2025
Stronger Data Last Week Caused a Slight Rate Bump
Stronger jobless-claims and durable-goods data from last week pushed the average 30-year fixed slightly higher, but mortgage rates are still near recent lows. Here’s what that means for buyers and homeowners
Published on 12/01/2025
Discover How Down Payment Assistance Can Make Homeownership Possible in Little Elm
Are high down payment costs holding you back from owning a home? Explore assistance programs that can ease your burden and open doors to your dream home.
Published on 11/24/2025
Streamlining VA Loan Water Testing: A Guide for Real Estate Agents
Discover how simplifying VA loan water testing could ease home buying stress for your clients.
Published on 11/21/2025
Streamlining Home Buying: VA Loan Water Testing Guidelines for Agents
Learn how VA loan water testing guidelines can simplify transactions for you and your clients.
Published on 11/21/2025