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.
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.
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).
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?
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?
August 13, 2025 3 min read
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