Mortgage Industry News

Mortgage Rates Spike Again to Highest Levels Since 2008

Mortgage Rates Spike Again to Highest Levels Since 2008

Source: US News Money ---  Mortgage rates surged higher this week, according to Freddie Mac, continuing a monthlong trend of rate increases. The average interest rate on a fixed 30-year mortgage is the highest it's been since 2008, at 5.89%. For the 15-year fixed...

Major Mortgage Lender Scraps Plan to Accept Bitcoin

Major Mortgage Lender Scraps Plan to Accept Bitcoin

Source: Motley Fool --- ​Sorry, you can't pay your home loan with Bitcoin just yet. There are a lot of questions surrounding even the best cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. Are they a viable long-term investment? Or will they crash and burn? And will they become a widely...

Helpful tips for homebuyers in seller’s market

Helpful tips for homebuyers in seller’s market

Source: Washington Blade --- Without question, 2021 was a great year for home sales. Sellers across the country, in many cases, found themselves listing their homes and quickly having not just one, but multiple offers, many of which were at asking price or above. With...

Should You Waive a Home Inspection in a Hot Real Estate Market?

Should You Waive a Home Inspection in a Hot Real Estate Market?

Source: AARP --- Mary O’Grady’s real estate agent had some disconcerting advice when she was looking to buy a house last year. “She said, ‘If you don’t waive an inspection, your bid probably won’t even get considered,’ ” recalls O’Grady, 67, from Rochester, New York....

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