Mortgage Rates Today, April 3, 2026: Crucial Jobs Report Due This Morning Most months, the jobs report is the economic release most likely to affect mortgage rates. by Peter Warden in Rates April 3, 2026 3 min read
Mortgage Rates Today, April 2, 2026: Did Rates Pause at the Top of the Roller Coaster? Mortgage rates barely moved yesterday, ending a two-day run of worthwhile falls. Uncertainty again rules on Wall Street. by Peter Warden in Rates April 2, 2026 2 min read
The Counties Most at Risk of Declining Housing Markets Here are the county-level housing markets that posed the greatest threat to homeowners in the last quarter of 2025. Most are in Florida, California, and New Jersey. by Peter Warden in Real Estate April 1, 2026 3 min read
Mortgage Rates Today, April 1, 2026: No Fooling — Rates Might Be Beginning a Downward Trend Mortgage rates fell for a second consecutive day yesterday. Wall Street's starting to think the Middle East might settle down soon. by Peter Warden in Rates April 1, 2026 3 min read
Mortgage Rates Today, March 31, 2026: Rates Had a Good Monday. How will Tuesday Fare? Mortgage rates did surprisingly well yesterday. But rising oil prices could spoil optimism. by Peter Warden in Rates March 31, 2026 3 min read
Mortgage Rates Today, March 30, 2026: Speech by Fed Chair Tops Today's Agenda Watch the Fed chair's speech today, which may influence rates. by Peter Warden in Rates March 30, 2026 1 min read
Fannie Mae to Accept Pledged Cryptocurrencies as Mortgage Down Payments Fannie Mae says it will soon accept pledged cryptocurrencies as down payments. Smart move or disaster waiting to happen? by Peter Warden in Home Loans March 29, 2026 4 min read
Will VA Refinance Fees Rise? What Congress’s Latest VA Loan Proposal Means for Veterans A House proposal would leave VA purchase loans untouched but sharply increase refinance fees. Here’s what veterans and service members should know. by Peter Warden in Home Loans March 27, 2026 3 min read