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Mortgage rates inch up but stay below 7% mark
Mortgage rates inched up this week but stayed within a narrow range under 7%, according to the latest Freddie Mac Primary ...
Mortgage Lenders Can Use a Second Credit Score. Is That Good for Borrowers?
A top housing finance regulator announced that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac would allow lenders to use the traditional FICO ...
Housing market watch: Would taking Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae public drive up mortgage rates in 2026?
With Trump’s tax overhaul now in the rearview mirror, a potential Freddie and Fannie conservatorship release could move up ...
Mortgage rates move higher again
Mortgage rates moved higher for the second week in a row, according to Freddie Mac. The average rate on a 30-year loan ...
Paying Rent on Time Could Now Help You Get a Mortgage After Key Change at Fannie and Freddie
Effective immediately, Fannie and Freddie will allow mortgage lenders to use VantageScore credit ratings to assess ...
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Refi Rates Stay High for Homeowners: Today's Refinance Rates for July 18, 2025
After steadily declining in early July, mortgage refinance rates are back above 6.75% and are unlikely to shift dramatically ...