Daily Mortgage RatesDecember 22, 2025
Paul Centopani is a writer and editor who started covering the lending and housing markets in 2018. Previous to joining The Mortgage Reports, he was a reporter for National Mortgage News. Paul grew up in Connecticut, graduated from Binghamton University and now lives in Chicago after a decade in New York and the D.C. area.
Articles by Paul Centopani
- Real EstateDecember 22, 2025
The Mortgage Reports Year in Review: 2025 Home Buying
Home buyers found improved market conditions in 2025, including lower rates, more inventory, and eased lending. See how the data stacks up. - Daily Mortgage RatesDecember 19, 2025
Mortgage Rates Down | Today, December 19, 2025
- Daily Mortgage RatesDecember 18, 2025
Mortgage Rates Flat, Inflation Numbers Down | Today, December 18, 2025
- ForecastsDecember 18, 2025
Will Interest Rates Go Down in January? | Predictions 2026
Mortgage rates dipped following last week's growth. Will they trend down in January? Here's what the experts think. - Daily Mortgage RatesDecember 17, 2025
Mortgage Rates All Drop After Poor Employment Report | Today, December 17, 2025
- Real Estate NewsDecember 16, 2025
Home Builder Confidence Inches Up in December
Despite uncertainty and rising tariff material costs, home builder optimism — a bellwether for housing supply — grew slightly in December. - Daily Mortgage RatesDecember 16, 2025
Mortgage Rates Climb, Unemployment at 4-Year High | Today, December 16, 2025
- Daily Mortgage RatesDecember 15, 2025
Mortgage Rates Inch Up to Start Week | Today, December 15, 2025
- First-Time Home BuyersDecember 12, 2025
California ‘Dream For All’ Re-Opens Feb. 2026 for First-Time Home Buyers
Eligible first-time home buyers can apply for the California Dream for All Shared Appreciation Loan Program lottery in early 2026. - Daily Mortgage RatesDecember 12, 2025
Mortgage Rates Quiet Heading into Weekend | Today, December 12, 2025
- Home EquityDecember 11, 2025
Borrowers Total $17.1 Trillion in Home Equity in Q3 2025
Home equity totaled $17.1 trillion in the third quarter of 2025, giving the average borrower about $299,000 to tap into. - Daily Mortgage RatesDecember 11, 2025
Mortgage Rates Flat After Fed Cut | Today, December 11, 2025
- Buying a homeDecember 10, 2025
Wyoming, Connecticut, New Jersey Lead U.S. Home Price Growth
Discover which states have the housing markets with the highest and lowest levels of annual home price growth. - Mortgage NewsDecember 10, 2025
Federal Reserve Makes Third Cut in December
The Federal Reserve made its third straight cut to the fed funds rate range in December. Will mortgage rates decrease? - Daily Mortgage RatesDecember 10, 2025
Mortgage Rates Drop Before Fed Cut Announcement | Today, December 10, 2025
- Daily Mortgage RatesDecember 9, 2025
Mortgage Rates Up Before Fed Meeting | Today, December 9, 2025
- Buying a homeDecember 8, 2025
November Home Prices Tank in Florida, Texas Cities
Discover the latest home price trends around the U.S. and see which cities could make good investments for homebuyers. - Real Estate NewsDecember 8, 2025
Time to Negotiate? For-Sale Listings At 1.07 Million, Home Prices Slow in November
Active for-sale listings grew annually in November for the 25th straight month, an encouraging sign for first-time home buyers. - Daily Mortgage RatesDecember 8, 2025
Mortgage Rates Rise Ahead of Fed Meeting | Today, December 8, 2025
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