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FINANCEApril 26, 2026

Why Visiting a Tiny Home Village Made Me Rethink Homeownership

For a generation burdened by housing costs, the tiny home movement is offering more than just a lifestyle choice — it

FINANCEApril 24, 2026

Todd Monken on Drafting OT Spencer Fano, What Led to Decision, Fano Playing LT, and More: Transcript

Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken addressed the media from CrossCountry Mortgage Campus to discuss the team

FINANCEApril 27, 2026

These couples wanted to have children. Rising costs are stopping them

High mortgage payments, higher child care costs and economic uncertainty are making some people rethink their plans on starting a family.

FINANCEApril 26, 2026

Rising Costs Are Causing Couples to Delay or Forgo Having Children

A growing number of American couples are delaying or entirely abandoning plans to have children, citing the mounting financial pressures of modern life. High mortgage payments, soaring child care cost

FINANCEApril 25, 2026

Queensborough mortgage welcomes John Mark Capers

Queensborough Mortgage welcomes John Mark Capers, a client-focused loan officer with a diverse background, to its team.

FINANCEApril 28, 2026

Mortgage Rates Today, Tuesday, April 28: A Little Higher

TL;DR: Mortgage rates went up today, but not enough to bust your homebuying budget.

FINANCEApril 29, 2026

Mortgage rates today, April 29, 2026

See Wednesday\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s report on average mortgage rates on different types of home loans so you can pick the best mortgage for your needs as you house shop.

FINANCEApril 27, 2026

Mortgage rates today, April 27, 2026

See Monday\u2019s report on average mortgage rates on different types of home loans so you can pick the best mortgage for your needs as you house shop.

FINANCEApril 23, 2026

Mortgage rates today, April 23, 2026

Homebuyers and refinancers are keeping a close eye on mortgage rates this Thursday, as the housing market continues to navigate a period of uncertainty driven b

FINANCEApril 29, 2026

Mortgage rates surge to nearly four-week high as Iran headlines impact markets

Negative headlines on the Iran war pushed bond yields higher, and mortgage rates followed.

FINANCEMay 19, 2026

Mortgage rates surge to highest level since July

Mortgage rates continued to move higher Tuesday on uncertainty over the war with Iran. They are at the highest level since last July.

FINANCEMay 21, 2026

Mortgage Rates, Now 6.5%, Hit Highest Level Since August

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the United States rose amid growing concerns over inflation.

FINANCEMay 20, 2026

Mortgage Rates Near 7%: Homebuilder ETFs May Do Better Than REIT Funds

Rising mortgage rates and bond yields are pressuring housing ETFs, with REIT funds facing greater risks than homebuilder ETFs.

FINANCEApril 24, 2026

Mortgage Rates Drop for Third Week in a Row. See Where They Stand

Mortgage rates have declined for the third consecutive week, offering a glimmer of relief for homebuyers navigating a housing market that has been defined by hi

FINANCEToday

Mortgage Rates Dip to 6.36%: Why the Relief May Be Temporary and What Homebuyers Should Do Now

The average 30-year mortgage rate fell to 6.36% this week, the first drop in three weeks. But with the Strait of Hormuz conflict pushing oil prices and Treasury

FINANCEApril 29, 2026

Mortgage rates are rising again, but homebuyers are trickling back

Mortgage rates rose last week after several weeks of declines. That took a toll on refinance demand, but homebuyers seem more resilient.

FINANCEApril 23, 2026

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to allow credit scores based on rent and utilities payments

Prospective homebuyers with a history of on-time payments for rent and utilities may soon find it easier to qualify for a mortgage, thanks to changes at Fannie

FINANCEApril 29, 2026

Current refi mortgage rates report for April 29, 2026

See Wednesday\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s report on average refi rates on different types of home loans.

FINANCEApril 28, 2026

Current refi mortgage rates report for April 28, 2026

See Tuesday\u2019s report on average refi rates on different types of home loans.

FINANCEApril 27, 2026

Current refi mortgage rates report for April 27, 2026

See Monday\u2019s report on average refi rates on different types of home loans.

FINANCEApril 27, 2026

Current ARM mortgage rates report for April 27, 2026

See Monday\u2019s report on average mortgage rates adjustable-rate mortgages so you can pick the best home loan for your needs as you house shop.

FINANCEApril 23, 2026

Current ARM mortgage rates report for April 23, 2026

Adjustable-rate mortgages, or ARMs, are drawing renewed attention from borrowers looking for flexibility in a high-rate environment. Thursday

FINANCEMay 09, 2026

Change to Allow Rent Payments Factor Into Credit Score Could Help 7.7M Americans

A government change could tip the scale for millions of credit invisible Americans and spur hundreds of billions in new mortgage originations.

FINANCEApril 28, 2026

Californians Are Benefiting Financially for Fleeing the Golden State

When Californians move, they save an average of $672 per month on housing through rent or mortgage, utilities, property taxes, and insurance.

FINANCEMay 21, 2026

Buying a condo just got harder for many, thanks to Fannie Mae policies

The mortgage enterprise recently increased the required due diligence for condo loans.

FINANCEApril 29, 2026

Revised Basel III Rules Keep Banks Cautious on Mortgage Lending

Revised Basel III Rules Are Unlikely to Push Banks Back Into Mortgage Lending

HEALTHApril 25, 2026

CHA Blew It in Passing on Walter Burnett's Leadership

The Chicago Housing Authority missed an opportunity by passing on Walter Burnett

POLITICSApril 24, 2026

Pritzker's Affordable Housing Plan Gets Senate Hearing as Municipalities Remain Opposed

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker

POLITICSMay 20, 2026

House Passes Housing Bill, Uniting on a Measure to Bring Down Costs

The legislation, which had been stalled amid Republican divisions, passed overwhelmingly, signaling an eagerness in both parties to address affordability in an

POLITICSApril 26, 2026

California Governor Candidates Race to Claim Pro-Housing Mantle

California

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