Mortgage Rates Today, August 12, 2025: It's Inflation Day with Today's Consumer Price Index!
Today's consumer price index (CPI) has the potential to move mortgage rates significantly. What might happen?
August 12, 2025 3 min read
Down Payment Assistance Expanding, Yet Many Know Nothing About It, Studies Find
There are more down payment assistance programs than ever. Yet many first-time home buyers don't understand them or don't know they exist.
August 11, 2025 2 min read
Congress Halts Trigger Leads, a Nuisance Marketing Technique That Plagues Mortgage Applicants
Congress moves to kill "trigger leads," the sales calls and messages that plague mortgage applicants.
August 11, 2025 2 min read
Mortgage Rates Today, August 11, 2025: Big Week Ahead for Inflation and Retail Sales Data
Tomorrow's consumer price index (CPI) has the potential to move mortgage rates significantly. So, strap in!
August 11, 2025 3 min read
Mortgage Rates Today, August 8, 2025: Rates Continue Their Winning Streak by Edging Lower Again
Yesterday's economic reports had little effect as mortgage rates inched lower. The last seven days have been great for those rates.
August 8, 2025 2 min read
Refinances Surge On Falling Mortgage Rates. But Opportunities May Not Last
Refinances surged this week as borrowers took advantage of falling mortgage rates following last week's grim jobs report.
August 7, 2025 2 min read
Mortgage Rates Today, August 7, 2025: More Economic Reports Today. But They May Not Affect Mortgage Rates
Today's economic reports typically don't move mortgage rates much.
August 7, 2025 3 min read
Major BNPL Lender Won't Report Customer Data To Credit Bureaus Without Assurances
Buy Now, Pay Later lender Klarna worries lenders will penalize borrowers who use its service.
August 6, 2025 2 min read