Articles by Paul Centopani - Page 12

Down payment assistance programs are growing in popularity, as they improve home buyer offers in today's extreme housing market.

Even with interest rates climbing past 5%, there are still reasons to refinance your mortgage. Here are four refi strategies to consider.

The Federal Reserve hiked the fed funds rate by 50 basis points at its May meeting. Will mortgage rate growth follow?

Housing analyst Logan Mohtashami explains how high mortgage rates will go in 2022 and why rising rates are good for buyers.

The May Federal Reserve meeting is expected to spark further mortgage rate growth following a big hike to the fed funds rate.

Even as mortgage rates hit 5%, the window to save hundreds with a refinance isn't closed. But it might shut soon if you don't move fast.

With mortgage rates growing significantly to begin 2022, a bump in for-sale homes could be coming by the end of summer.

Home buying with a low down payment is possible in today's extreme seller's market but you might need to enhance your bid in other ways.

The Federal Reserve provided clarity in raising its fed funds rate to combat inflation and the situation in Ukraine during its March meeting.

While higher interest rates will likely reduce buyer demand, the major factor in slowing home price growth is increased inventory.

The March Federal Reserve meeting should provide clarity with how the war in Ukraine will impact its policy changes and mortgage rate growth.

Russia invaded Ukraine, bringing the atrocities of war alongside uncertainty to global financial markets. Will mortgage rates fall?

With inflation pushing mortgage rates and home price growth up in 2022, some wonder if we will see another housing market crash.

The Federal Housing Finance Agency updated its Covid lending guidance for self-employed home buyers. See the latest requirements.

Home buyers should have more access to credit in 2022 as lenders expand loan eligibility as interest rates are expected to grow.

The Fed could raise interest rates as soon as March. Here's what it means for your mortgage rate if you hope to buy or refinance.

With the Federal Reserve adjusting its monetary policies to combat inflation, interest rates should continue to grow in 2022.

The rate of home price growth surged to never-before-seen heights in 2021. That should drop in 2022 but by how much?

Consumers looking for a second home or applying for a high-balance mortgage will have to pay new fees starting April 1.

With natural disasters becoming more frequent and more severe, having an emergency plan for your home and mortgage is a smart thing to do.