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Mortgage News: Job growth is slowing, stimulus talks are stalling, and COVID-19 spikes are pausing reopenings. So why are mortgage rates still so low?

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about Why bad news for the economy can be good news for mortgage rates

Mortgage News: Mortgage rates continue to break records, but how far can they fall? There is, in fact, a hard limit; here’s what applicants need to know.

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about Record-breaking mortgage rates: how low could they go?

Mortgage News: With mortgage rates near all-time lows, more Americans than ever stand to lower their monthly payments with a refinance. Find out if you’re among them.

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about Record-low refinance rates could save homeowners $3.9B per month

Better Mortgage News: Income lost due to COVID-19 vacation rental restrictions is leading homeowners to sell at discount prices.

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about Vacation rental restrictions could force discounted home sales

As homebuying season approaches, sellers are worried while buyers are ready to act. Rates continue to drop for low-risk loans as new home loan applications rise.

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about Sellers are anxious, but homebuyers are ready to shop

Amidst a record drop in consumer confidence, and low returns on traditionally safe investments, the Fed moves to make more credit available to consumers.

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about “Safe investments” yield record-low returns, as real estate returns rise

Updates for 4/27/20: Forbearances and delinquencies rise, Fed and Treasury hold off on bailout, COVID-19 pandemic home prices not expected to hit housing crisis levels.

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about Why COVID-19 home prices are unlikely to hit 2008 levels

A look at the latest developments in the mortgage market for the week beginning 4/20/20, and their impact on borrowers.

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about COVID-19 vs 2008: How another recession could impact mortgages

A look at the latest developments in the mortgage market for the week beginning 3/23/20 covering the Fed’s actions to drop mortgage rates, making home equity more accessible.

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about Federal Reserve actions drop mortgage rates, making home equity more accessible
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