Locked Into Low Rates, Homeowners Turn to Home Equity for Cash
30 Second Market Update
June 15, 2026
Homeowners are increasingly turning to home equity products to access cash while holding on to the historically low mortgage rates they secured during 2020–2022. According to ICE’s June 2026 Mortgage […]
Mortgage Demand Remains Surprisingly Resilient Despite Higher Rates
30 Second Market Update
June 08, 2026
Mortgage purchase demand has held up better than expected during the first half of 2026, even though mortgage rates rose significantly, climbing about 0.76% from their lows earlier in the […]
A Faster, Easier Way to Apply: Powered by Plaid
Knowledge Base
June 02, 2026
Applying for a mortgage doesn’t have to mean digging through files, scanning documents, or chasing down paperwork. At Advisors Mortgage Group, we’ve partnered with Plaid to make verifying your financial […]
Non-QM Lending Has Gone Mainstream
30 Second Market Update
June 01, 2026
The mortgage industry is rapidly evolving as non-QM lending moves from niche to mainstream. Products like debt service coverage ratio loans (DSCR loans), bank-statement programs, and business-purpose mortgages are reshaping […]
NAR April Pending Home Sales Report Shows 1.4% Increase
30 Second Market Update
May 25, 2026
Pending home sales rose in April 2026, signaling steady buyer activity despite economic uncertainty and slightly higher mortgage rates. According to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), pending home sales […]
Mortgage Applications Increase in MBA Survey
30 Second Market Update
May 18, 2026
Mortgage applications rose 1.7% for the week ending May 8, 2026, according to the MBA’s Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey. Purchase demand drove the increase, even as mortgage rates climbed to […]
NAR: Home Prices Increase in Majority of Metro Markets During First Quarter
30 Second Market Update
May 11, 2026
Home prices increased in most U.S. metro areas during the first quarter, according to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), continuing to build homeowner equity even as affordability remains difficult […]
The Fed Keeps Benchmark Rate Unchanged
30 Second Market Update
May 04, 2026
The Federal Reserve chose to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged at its April 29th meeting, maintaining a cautious stance as it evaluates inflation, labor market trends, and global economic […]
What Is Home Equity? A Simple Guide for Homeowners
Knowledge Base
April 28, 2026
If you own a home—or are thinking about buying one—you’ve probably heard the term home equity. It’s one of the most important concepts in real estate and personal finance, yet […]
Latest MBA Survey Reports Increase in Mortgage Applications
30 Second Market Update
April 27, 2026
According to the latest survey by the Mortgage Bankers Association, mortgage activity rose notably for the week ending April 17, 2026, driven by lower interest rates and improving market conditions. […]
Inflation and Mortgage Rates
30 Second Market Update
April 20, 2026
March’s Consumer Producer Index showed headline inflation rising 0.9%, a strong reading driven largely by higher oil prices, but it came in right in line with expectations. On a year-over-year […]
Markets Shift Back to Possible Rate Cut Later This Year
30 Second Market Update
April 13, 2026
Traders are increasingly expecting a Federal Reserve interest rate cut by the end of the year, with market-implied odds rising sharply to about 43%, up from just 14% before the […]
