How a Mortgage Refinance Works
Knowledge Base
September 16, 2025
Thinking about refinancing your mortgage but not sure how it works? You’re not alone. Refinancing can be a smart financial move, but understanding the process is key to deciding if […]
Mortgage Demand Jumps as Rates Drop
30 Second Market Update
September 15, 2025
Mortgage applications surged in the first week of September as interest rates dropped to their lowest level since October 2024. Total application volume rose 9.2% from the prior week, according […]
Fed’s Waller Supports Interest Rate Cuts This September
30 Second Market Update
September 08, 2025
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller, seen as a potential successor to Jerome Powell as Fed chair in 2026, said he supports beginning interest rate cuts at the Fed’s September 16–17 […]
Is a Cash-Out Refinance a Good Idea?
Knowledge Base
September 05, 2025
When it comes to tapping into your home’s equity, one of the most popular options is a cash-out refinance. This strategy allows homeowners to replace their current mortgage with a […]
Fed Chair Jerome Powell Leaning Toward Interest Rate Cut at September Meeting
30 Second Market Update
September 01, 2025
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signaled the central bank is leaning toward cutting interest rates at its September 17th meeting, citing growing risks from a weakening labor market and persistent […]
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. […]
