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Your home insurance costs more in high-risk areas. Your mortgage should, too.
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac don’t factor climate change into rates. More frequent floods, hurricanes and wildfires raise systemic default risk.MarketWatch - 18h -
Snoop Dogg reclaims and refines his West Coast gangsta roots with help from Dr. Dre on 'Missionary'
On Friday, Snoop releases "Missionary," a much-anticipated spiritual successor to his 1993 debut "Doggystyle," and a decades-in-the-making reunion with producer and mogul Dr. Dre.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
My husband filed for divorce, but did not contribute one penny towards the mortgage. Is he entitled to half of our home?
“He forced me to pay every payment.”MarketWatch - 1d -
Home equity loan vs. reverse mortgage: Which will be better for 2025?
Both options offer homeowners unique access to home equity. Here's how to determine which will be better in 2025.CBS News - 1d -
'Unverifiable income' can limit your mortgage options — here's how to get around it
Your mortgage application may be denied if the lender cannot verify your annual income. If you meet certain exceptions, a non-conventional mortgage may work.CNBC - 2d -
Mortgage refinance demand surges 27%, as interest rates drop for the third straight week
Mortgage rates fell again last week, and while the drop wasn’t huge, it was enough to spur current homeowners to look for some savings.NBC News - 3d -
Mortgage refinance demand surges 27%, as interest rates drop for the third straight week
Mortgage rates fell again last week, and while the drop wasn't huge, it was enough to spur current homeowners to look for some savings.CNBC - 3d -
Fannie and Freddie, the Big Mortgage Backers, Face Climate Risks
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, which backstop most U.S. mortgages, know floods and fires are a growing problem. But little action has been taken.The New York Times - 5d -
Here's what could happen with mortgage rates this December, according to experts
Could the mortgage rate climate change in the final month of 2024? Here's what some experts think.CBS News - 5d -
Will mortgage rates fall below 6% in 2025? Here’s what experts say.
The incoming Trump administration’s policies could affect mortgage rates in 2025, real-estate economists say.MarketWatch - Dec. 7 -
Fannie Mae CEO reveals what’s really behind rising mortgage rates
Homeowners shouldn’t count on lower rates; they should build strong credit so they can qualify for the most affordable loan.MarketWatch - Dec. 7 -
Rocket Mortgage Sues U.S., Challenges DOJ Discrimination Suit
Rocket Mortgage sued the federal government as part of a challenge to the Justice Department’s recent discrimination lawsuit tying Rocket to the conduct of an appraiser it used.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 5 -
4 mortgage interest rate scenarios that could occur in 2025
Many experts predict a gradual decline in mortgage rates next year, but other scenarios could play out.CBS News - Dec. 5 -
Homebuyer demand for mortgages jumped 6%, as interest rates fell to lowest level in over a month
Potential homebuyers are responding to lower mortgage rates and a higher supply of homes for sale.NBC News - Dec. 4 -
Homebuyer demand for mortgages jumped 6%, as interest rates fell to the lowest level in over a month
Potential homebuyers are responding to lower mortgage rates and a higher supply of homes for sale.CNBC - Dec. 4 -
This factor can get your mortgage application denied — even if you're a high earner
The debt-to-income ratio was the most common reason buyers were denied a mortgage, according to a report. Here's how to improve it.CNBC - Dec. 3 -
What's the mortgage interest rate forecast for December 2024?
If you're planning to buy or refinance a home this month, here's what mortgage rates could look like.CBS News - Dec. 3
