According to loan originator Christi Wedig, borrowers could achieve the same monthly payment reduction by securing an interest rate that's just one percentage point lower NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — ...

Recent data show how typical down payments have jumped since the pandemic—for first-time and repeat homebuyers alike Tetra Images / Getty Images The average down payment for 2024–25 buyers hit 19%, ...

After months of shifting economic signals, from cooling (but still elevated) inflation to a softer jobs market, the Federal Reserve issued another 25-basis-point rate cut at the close of its December ...

Paying your mortgage on time is good for your financial health in many different ways, including helping you build equity in your home and improving your credit score. Here’s an overview of the ...

On November 8, 2025, President Trump on Truth Social posted a picture of himself with FDR proposing that he wants lenders (perhaps first Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac) to offer 50-year mortgages, which ...

President Trump has proposed a 50-year mortgage plan, which he says would lower monthly payments for homeowners. Critics, including some conservative allies, argue the plan benefits banks and ...

Current mortgage rates are down today and lower than they were seven days ago. Rates are lower than they were in early 2025, ...