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Is paying for a mortgage rate buydown a good idea for you?

Whether buying property or refinancing, you have the option to pay for points and lower the mortgage interest rate.

Published on 12/08/2025

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This Week in Mortgage Rates: Buyers Are Back as Rates Hover in the Low 6s

Mortgage rates bounced around but stayed in a tight range near the low 6% area this week, while purchase applications hit their highest level since early 2023 and refinance demand more than doubled compared to last year. Here’s what that means if you’re thinking about buying or refinancing.

Published on 12/06/2025

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Southern California’s mortgage loan limits get a small boost for 2026

The maximum conforming mortgage size for one unit goes to $832,750 from the 2025 maximum limit of $806,500

Published on 12/01/2025

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Stronger Data Last Week Caused a Slight Rate Bump

Stronger jobless-claims and durable-goods data from last week pushed the average 30-year fixed slightly higher, but mortgage rates are still near recent lows. Here’s what that means for buyers and homeowners

Published on 12/01/2025

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VantageScore, a new FICO competitor, may help mortgage shoppers with little credit

Reporting rent, utility or a credit card for one month may make you mortgage ready

Published on 11/24/2025

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What Today’s Jobs Report Means for Mortgage Rates

Mortgage rates held steady after a mixed jobs report, with unemployment rising and job growth coming in stronger than expected. Learn what this means for homebuyers and what to watch next.

Published on 11/21/2025

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How a 50-year mortgage can improve affordability for first-time buyers

As the homebuyers grow into the home more comfortably, they can always refinance into a 30-year fixed rate.

Published on 11/17/2025

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50-Year Mortgages? Here’s What You Need to Know

The Trump administration says it’s exploring 50-year mortgage options to help with affordability. Learn what this could mean for homebuyers, monthly payments, and long-term costs.

Published on 11/11/2025

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Fannie Mae eliminating minimum 620 credit score eligibility requirement

This is good news for those who might be on the credit bubble with a low FICO score but have strong income and cash reserves

Published on 11/10/2025