Housing Policies That Could Spur Home Sales

At NAR’s annual Policy Forum, policymakers highlighted ideas to boost home sales, including updating capital gains rules and reducing FHA red tape.

Mortgage Rates Sidestep Into The Weekend

Mortgage application activity retreated a bit last week following two weeks of unusually strong volume, although holiday timing played a meaningful role in the weekly comparison. The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) reported that applications fell 8.5% for the week ending January 23, giving back a

Factors That Could Move Mortgage Rates Next

With no immediate rate changes from the Fed, the next moves for mortgage rates may depend on economic reports and any action involving mortgage-backed securities.

Mortgage Rate Up Slightly, Still Near 3-Year Low

Mortgage rates edged higher, with 30-year loans at 6.1% (up from 6.09%) and 15-year rates at 5.49%. Buyers and sellers are watching what comes next.