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Mortgage Rates on the Rise Again

Mortgage Rates on the Rise Again

by Phil Hall | Jul 17, 2025 | Mortgage Information, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

Mortgage rates were up for the second consecutive week, according to the Primary Mortgage Market Survey published by Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC). The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.75% as of July 17, up from last week when it averaged 6.72%. A year ago at this...
Wall Street Journal Slams Trump-Pulte Housing Policies

Wall Street Journal Slams Trump-Pulte Housing Policies

by Phil Hall | Jul 14, 2025 | Mortgage Information, News/Current Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

The Wall Street Journal’s editorial board has published two scathing criticisms of the housing policies espoused by President Donald Trump and Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte. In the editorial “How to Increase Mortgage Defaults,” the Journal’s...
Mortgage Rates Record New Uptick

Mortgage Rates Record New Uptick

by Phil Hall | Jul 10, 2025 | Mortgage Information, News/Current Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

After five weeks in decline, mortgage rates were on the rise in the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey published by Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC). The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.72% as of July 10, up from last week when it averaged 6.67%. A year ago at this...
Mortgage Rates Decline for Fifth Straight Week

Mortgage Rates Decline for Fifth Straight Week

by Phil Hall | Jul 3, 2025 | Mortgage Information, News/Current Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

While fireworks will be soaring over the Fourth of July, mortgage rates are going into the holiday weekend in a continued decline. According to the Primary Mortgage Market survey published by Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC), the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.67% as...
Cathie Wood Praises FHFA Directive on Cryptocurrencies in Housing Policy

Cathie Wood Praises FHFA Directive on Cryptocurrencies in Housing Policy

by Phil Hall | Jun 30, 2025 | Industry Updates, News/Current Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

The decision by Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Bill Pulte to explore the viability of incorporating cryptocurrencies into the secondary mortgage market received a major vote of approval from high-profile investor Cathie Wood, CEO of Ark Invest. Last...
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