Assumable and Portable Mortgages: Could They Fix the Housing Crisis?
The government is looking at ways to improve access to assumable and portable mortgages. How much might that help the housing crisis?
November 11, 2025 7 min read
'Game-changing' 50-Year Mortgage in Development. Is This a Good Idea for Buyers?
The government is developing a 50-year mortgage. What are the pros and cons of these controversial loans?
November 10, 2025 5 min read
Mortgage Rates Today, November 10, 2025: Little Economic Data This Week. But Rates Could Remain Volatile
Mortgage rates are usually moved mainly by economic data. But there are forces at work now that can affect them despite a data vacuum.
November 10, 2025 5 min read
Mortgage Rates Today, November 7, 2025: Will Today's Consumer Sentiment Data Create Yet Another Swing for Rates?
Mortgage rates fell yesterday after repeated ups and downs. Will today's economic data create another swing?
November 7, 2025 4 min read
The Typical First-Time Homebuyer Is Now 40. What's Going On?
The median age of a first-time home buyer has risen to 40 years, the highest ever. And, at 62 years, repeat buyers are near retirement age.
November 6, 2025 5 min read
Mortgage Rates Today, November 6, 2025: Supreme Court and Good Employment Data Push Rates Higher
Mortgage rates rose yesterday in response to the good ADP jobs report, and skepticism among SCOTUS justices about the legality of tariffs.
November 6, 2025 4 min read
Facing Massive Headwinds, 15 Million Young Adults Still Live With Parents: Harvard
It's not an easy housing market for most. But many young adults face high unemployment rates, low incomes, and high rents and home prices, says Harvard report.
November 5, 2025 3 min read
Mortgage Rates Today, November 5, 2025: Some Jobs Data Due Today (But Not Official Figures)
Mortgage rates are usually barely affected by the ADP jobs report. But, in the absence of government employment data, investors may pay attention to today's release.
November 5, 2025 4 min read