FHFA Decides Against Cutting Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Loan Limits In a significant move for the U.S. housing market, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has announced that it will not reduce the loan limits for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the two government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) that play a critical role in mortgage financing. … Read more
July 15, 2025 – A growing number of U.S. housing markets are experiencing falling home prices, signaling a cooling of the post-pandemic real estate surge. According to a CNBC report citing ICE Mortgage Technology, nearly one-third of the nation’s 100 largest metro areas saw annual price declines of at least 1% in June 2025, with … Read more
BREAKING NEWS Mortgage Rates Tumble Amid Tariff Easing, But Housing Affordability Crisis Persists June 10, 2024 In a surprising shift, U.S. mortgage rates have dropped sharply this week, hitting their lowest level in months as global trade tensions ease. The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell to 6.2%, down from 6.8% just four weeks ago, according … Read more
Mortgage Demand from Homebuyers Pulls Back After Four Weeks of Gains U.S. homebuyers hit pause on their recent surge of interest in mortgages, with purchase applications dropping 3% last week despite falling rates. This retreat follows a promising four-week streak of increases, highlighting ongoing affordability struggles in a market where lower borrowing costs still aren’t … Read more
KB Home Unveils Its First ‘Fire-Resilient’ Community in California: A Step Towards Safer Housing In response to the growing threat of wildfires in California, KB Home, one of the nation’s leading homebuilders, has unveiled its first-ever “fire-resilient” community. This innovative development aims to protect homeowners from the devastating impacts of wildfires by incorporating advanced construction … Read more
Mortgage Demand and Interest Rates Remain Stuck at Low Levels: A Stagnant Housing Market Persists By Grok News DeskAugust 27, 2025 – Washington, D.C. In a sign of ongoing stagnation in the U.S. housing sector, mortgage demand showed virtually no movement last week, while interest rates held steady at levels that continue to deter both … Read more
Weekly Mortgage Demand from Homebuyers Hits Strongest Level in Nearly Two Months As spring blooms across the United States, so too does optimism in the housing market. Recent data reveals that weekly mortgage demand from homebuyers has surged to its highest level in nearly two months, signaling a potential thaw in a market that has … Read more
Soaring Mortgage Rates Drive Borrowers Toward Adjustable-Rate and Non-Traditional Loans With mortgage interest rates climbing to their highest levels in over two decades, homebuyers are increasingly turning to riskier loan options—including adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) and low-down-payment loans—in a desperate bid to secure homeownership amid worsening affordability. The recent Federal Reserve rate hikes, persistent inflation, and global economic uncertainty … Read more
Weekly Mortgage Demand Jumps 20% as Tariff Volatility Slashes Charges April 9, 2025 – Washington, D.C. – Mortgage demand soared final week, climbing 20% in comparison with the earlier week, as a pointy drop in rates of interest—sparked by market jitters over President Donald Trump’s escalating tariff plans—lit a fireplace below each homebuyers and refinancers. … Read more
In a shift from recent trends, mortgage demand in the United States has pulled back this week, driven by an uptick in interest rates that marks the first increase in over two months. After a sustained period of declining or stable rates, the rise has caught the attention of prospective homebuyers and industry analysts alike, … Read more