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What latest US jobs report signals for mortgage rates
A slight dip in mortgage rates on Thursday followed this week's better-than-expected jobs report, delivering some likely optimism to millions of Americans juggling with the end of a bitter cold snap and dwindling confidence over their employment…
Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc. stock underperforms Friday when compared to competitors
Shares of Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc. IVR slipped 3.11% to $8.71 Friday, on what proved to be an all-around mixed trading session for the stock market, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA rising 0.10% to 49,500.93 and the NASDAQ Composite…
As Hispanic homeownership surges, how the mortgage industry is failing Spanish-speaking buyers
Why the language barrier is holding back Hispanic buyers Every mortgage broker has encountered customers who require additional assistance in understanding mortgage documents. For some, the process is very easy to understand, but others require…
Gavin Newsom announces mortgage relief plan for California
California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced plans to offer 12 months of mortgage relief for homeowners affected by the devastating Los Angeles fires of January 2025. “If you lost your home, we're offering 12 months of mortgage relief up…
Mortgage Rates Today, February 13, 2026: 30-Year Rates Fall to 6.15%
Mortgage rates are down from yesterday and remain under 7%. Today's national average on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is 6.15%, according to Bankrate. If you choose a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage, the average rate is 5.51%. Despite a small uptick in…
Nationwide slashes mortgage rates to 3.54% in 'great news' for market
Nationwide has announced a major round of mortgage rate cuts, with new deals dropping as low as 3.54%. The building society said the reductions will come into effect on Friday, February 13, and will apply across its fixed-rate range. The move will…
9% High Yield Dividend Baby Bond From TPG Mortgage Investment Trust (NYSE:MITN)
When looking at mortgage REITs, we often cover multiple preferred shares and baby bonds from the same company. It's often useful to compare preferred shares and baby bonds within the same company. There is one major factor to consider when…
Mortgage Rates Today: February 14, 2026 - Daily 30-Year Rate at 6.04%
As of today, mortgage rates are showing a downward trend, with the 30-year fixed mortgage rate currently at 6.04 percent, the 15-year fixed rate at 5.61 percent, and the 5/1 adjustable rate mortgage at 5.37 percent. This marks a decrease from the…
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Mortgage escrow misconceptions persist as payment amounts rise
Borrowers say they are confident in their understanding of mortgage escrow accounts, but misconceptions persist. And rising property taxes and homeowners insurance premiums continue to drive payment increases that many homeowners do not expect.
Mortgage lead prices to rise as trigger lead ban disrupts lenders
A ban on abusive trigger leads that's set to take effect in early March is already driving up overall costs to acquire leads and putting pressure on mortgage originators' business models, industry experts told HousingWire. Sources say this…
Mortgage lenders report strong start to 2026 homebuying season
Mortgage lenders are entering the 2026 spring homebuying season with strengthening business pipelines, fueled by lower mortgage rates, rising refinance incentives and early signs of improving purchase demand. “We're off to a great…
US homes sales fell sharply in January, even as mortgage rates continued to ease
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... By ALEX VEIGA The Associated Press Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes fell sharply in January as higher home prices and possibly harsh winter weather kept many prospective homebuyers on the sidelines…
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The Housing Market Rebound Isn't Here Yet
Home sales in January tumbled 8.4% from December levels. Weather likely played a role, the National Association of Realtors said, while low inventory levels helped keep prices elevated. Economists expect sales to improve this year thanks to lower…
Altisource hires Rick Seehausen as president of Lenders One
Altisource Portfolio Solutions S.A., a provider of real estate and mortgage solutions, has appointed Rick Seehausen as president of its Lenders One Cooperative. Founded in 2000, Lenders One is a national alliance of independent mortgage banks…
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