Will Homebuyers Be the Winners in the Credit Score War?
Lenders can now choose between using FICO and VantageScore scoring technologies for credit checks. And borrowers could benefit from this credit score war.
July 22, 2025 4 min read
Mortgage Rates Today, July 23, 2025: June Existing Home Sales Data Due Today
Existing home sales figures rarely affect mortgage rates. But they show changes in the housing market.
July 22, 2025 4 min read
Mortgage Rates Today, July 22, 2025: Fed Chair's Speech Might Roil Markets This Morning
The Federal Reserve chair will speak at a conference at 8:30 a.m. Eastern today. What he says might affect markets and mortgage rates.
July 22, 2025 3 min read
Mortgage Rates Today, July 21, 2025: Time for Markets to Decide What's Normal
Pretty soon, investors and homebuyers will have to decide what's normal: The last five years or the previous 50?
July 21, 2025 3 min read
Mortgage Rates Today, July 18, 2025: Housing Starts and Consumer Sentiment Reports Due Today
With little of importance scheduled for today, movements in mortgage rates might be small, absent economically sensitive news.
July 18, 2025 2 min read
Budgeting Apps Have Helped Consumers Balance Their Budgets. Is The Next Step Saving a Down Payment?
Budgeting apps work. They can help get your finances into shape ready for a mortgage application or just to reduce financial anxiety. Why do so few use them?
July 17, 2025 2 min read
Mortgage Rates Today, July 17, 2025: Retail Sales Data Out This Morning
Retail sales figures for June are due this morning. This is one of the Top 5 monthly reports.
July 17, 2025 2 min read
40% of Homeowners May Be Paying Too Much Property Tax. Are You One of Them?
Property taxes have been rising sharply. Might you be paying more than is due? Here's how to appeal.
July 16, 2025 3 min read