Paul Centopani, Editor

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

Daily Mortgage RatesNovember 20, 2024

Mortgage Rates Edge Down Today, Nov. 20, 2024

Real Estate NewsNovember 19, 2024

More Housing Coming? Home Builder Confidence Grows for Third Straight Month

Home builders grew more optimistic about the housing market for the third straight month in November, signaling a potential boost in supply.

Daily Mortgage RatesNovember 19, 2024

Mortgage Rates All Grow Today, Nov. 19, 2024

Buying a homeNovember 19, 2024

Rhode Island, New Jersey, Illinois Lead Home Price Growth in September

Discover which states are experiencing the largest and smallest rates of home price growth in their housing markets.

Daily Mortgage RatesNovember 18, 2024

Mortgage Rates Up While ARMs Fall Today, Nov. 18, 2024

Buying a homeNovember 15, 2024

Mortgage Requirements Most Laxed for Home Buyers Since April 2023

Mortgage credit requirements eased up in October, the ninth of the last 10 months. That's good news for home buyers.

Daily Mortgage RatesNovember 15, 2024

Mortgage Rates Grow Ahead of Weekend Today, Nov. 15, 2024

Daily Mortgage RatesNovember 14, 2024

Mortgage Rates Mostly Come Down Today, Nov. 14, 2024

ForecastsNovember 14, 2024

Will Interest Rates Go Down in November? | Predictions 2024

Mortgage rates moved sideways through 2024. Will they trend downwards in November? Here's what the experts think.

Daily Mortgage RatesNovember 13, 2024

Mortgage Rates Fall, Inflation Report Rises Today, Nov. 13, 2024

Daily Mortgage RatesNovember 12, 2024

Most Mortgage Rates Grow Again Today, Nov. 12, 2024

Real EstateNovember 12, 2024

Most Livable Small Cities in America

Home buying in a bustling metropolis isn't for everyone. See which small U.S. cities ranked as the most livable in 2024.

Daily Mortgage RatesNovember 11, 2024

Mortgage Rates Rise on Veteran’s Day Today, Nov. 11, 2024

Daily Mortgage RatesNovember 8, 2024

Mortgage Rates Creep Down After Fed Meeting Today, Nov. 8, 2024

Mortgage NewsNovember 7, 2024

Fed Cuts Rates by 25 Basis Points in November

The Federal Reserve voted to slash the fed funds rate by 25 basis points in November. Will interest rates decrease in response?

Daily Mortgage RatesNovember 7, 2024

Mortgage Rates Dip Ahead of Fed Meeting Today, Nov. 7, 2024

Daily Mortgage RatesNovember 6, 2024

Mortgage Rates Move Sideways After Election Day Today, Nov. 6, 2024

Real Estate NewsNovember 5, 2024

October Housing Inventory Surged to 5-Year High

Active for-sale listings grew annually in October for the twelfth straight month, an encouraging sign for first-time home buyers.

Daily Mortgage RatesNovember 5, 2024

Mortgage Rates Rise on Election Day Today, Nov. 5, 2024

Mortgage RatesNovember 4, 2024

States With the Lowest Mortgage Rate Growth

Looking for the lowest mortgage rate? See which states had the lowest and slowest interest rate growth over the first half of 2024.

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