July New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Increased 6.8 Percent
30 Second Market Update
August 25, 2025
In July 2025, the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Builder Application Survey (BAS) revealed a 6.8% year-over-year increase in mortgage applications for new home purchases, along with a 7% rise compared to […]
Mortgage Lending Hits Highest Volume Since 2022
30 Second Market Update
August 18, 2025
ICE Mortgage Technology reports that Q2 saw the strongest mortgage origination volume in nearly three years, driven by both purchases and cash-out refinances. Tappable equity hit a record $11.6 trillion, […]
Home Pricing Cools but Forecasted to Push Higher
30 Second Market Update
August 11, 2025
Cotality, who analyzes housing market activity, reported that home prices went up just 0.1% in June, which is lower than expected and the weakest June increase since 2008. They predict […]
How to Get a Mortgage Preapproval
Knowledge Base
August 08, 2025
If you’re thinking about buying a home, getting preapproved for a mortgage is one of the smartest first steps you can take. A preapproval shows sellers that you’re serious and […]
How to Increase Your Home’s Value: Smart Upgrades That Pay Off
Knowledge Base
August 07, 2025
Whether you’re preparing to sell your home or just want to build equity over time, increasing your home’s value is a smart financial move. The good news? You don’t have […]
Home Price Acceleration Continues
30 Second Market Update
August 04, 2025
In May, the Case-Shiller Home Price Index, which is the best gauge of inflation, showed home prices dipped 0.3% after seasonal adjustments, and while this may capture some headlines, the […]
Home Sales Dip in June, But Median Home Prices Hit Record Highs
30 Second Market Update
July 28, 2025
Existing home sales fell 2.7% in June 2025, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. Sales dropped month-over-month in the Northeast, Midwest, and South, but rose slightly in the West. […]
No Tax On Home Sales Act Bill Introduced to Congress
30 Second Market Update
July 21, 2025
Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene has introduced the No Tax on Home Sales Act, a bill aiming to eliminate the federal capital gains tax on the sale of primary residences. She […]
How to Increase Your Credit Score: 7 Steps to Get Started
Knowledge Base
July 14, 2025
Your credit score plays a big role in your financial health—it can impact everything from your ability to get a mortgage to the interest rate you’ll pay on a car […]
How to Get Rid of Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)
Knowledge Base
July 14, 2025
Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) can be a helpful tool for homebuyers who don’t have a 20% down payment—but it doesn’t have to be a lifelong cost. If you’re ready to […]
Interesting New Source of US Treasuries Purchasing Demand
30 Second Market Update
July 14, 2025
As U.S. debt keeps growing and new spending adds to the deficit, more Treasuries will need to be issued—putting pressure on the bond market. There’s also concern about who will […]
MBA Weekly Survey Reports an Increase in Mortgage Applications
30 Second Market Update
July 07, 2025
Mortgage applications rose 2.7% for the week ending June 27, 2025, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. The increase was driven primarily by a 7% gain in refinance applications, which […]
