Mortgage Rates Today, August 19, 2025: Quiet Week in Prospect. But Fed Events on Wednesday and Friday Could Enliven Markets. We're due data for housing starts and building permits today. But it will be a surprise if they move mortgage rates far. by Peter Warden in Rates August 19, 2025 2 min read
Stimulus Check Hoax: Don't Be Fooled Into Racking Up Debt Don't fall for a new hoax claiming millions of taxpayers will receive $1,390 stimulus checks from the federal government within a matter of weeks. by Peter Warden in Economy August 18, 2025 3 min read
Mortgage Rates Today, August 18, 2025: With Few Relevant Economic Reports, the Fed May Drive Mortgage Rates This Week It's a pretty dull week for economic reports. But the Fed has a couple of events that might prove lively. by Peter Warden in Rates August 18, 2025 3 min read
Mortgage Rates Today, August 15, 2025: Retail Sales Figures Out This Morning Today's retail sales data are an important indicator of the health of the economy. by Peter Warden in Rates August 15, 2025 3 min read
Lower Mortgage Rates Trigger Further Surge in Refinancing Surge in refinancing: Borrowers are rushing to refinance their homes, with 23% more applications this week than last, as mortgage rates continue to drop. by Peter Warden in Rates August 14, 2025 2 min read
Mortgage Rates Today, August 14, 2025: More Inflation Data Due This Morning This morning's producer price index (PPI) can be a bellwether for future consumer price indices (CPIs). by Peter Warden in Rates August 14, 2025 3 min read
First-Time Home Buyers Want a Forever Home. It's Easier to Trade Up Later The average American moves 11.7 times in a lifetime. So, why would first-time buyers think they're purchasing a forever home? by Peter Warden in Real Estate August 13, 2025 3 min read
Mortgage Rates Today, August 13, 2025: Inflation Still in Focus After CPI Damp Squib Yesterday's consumer price index (CPI) left mortgage rates essentially unchanged. But what about tomorrow's producer price index? by Peter Warden in Rates August 13, 2025 3 min read