Mortgage Rates Hit 2025 Low as Recession Fears Rise
Mortgage rates are now at their lowest point in months, giving homebuyers and real estate investors some much-needed relief. But it isn’t all good news. With lower mortgage rates comes more market volatility, a weaker job market, recession risks, and new inflation fears. A lot is impacting the housing market, and in a time when […]
Will Mortgage Rates Fall Below 6%? Here’s What Could Trigger Low Rates
To give our take, we’re bringing you a bonus episode where Dave breaks down Logan’s argument, gives his opinion on the hypotheses, and reveals what would have to happen for rates to drop into the low sixes, maybe even into the five percent range! With bond yields ticking down and recession fears mounting, mortgage rates […]
Mortgage Rates Fall EVEN Further as “Tariff Tuesday” Triggers Stock Sell-Off
“Tariff Tuesday” just hit, and the economic ripple effects are already in motion. The stock market saw a significant sell-off, key recession indicators are flashing, and mortgage rates dropped yet again. These shifts could have a major impact on the economy, but will they spill over into real estate? And as an investor, could your […]
Is the Mortgage Industry Safe with CFPB Under Fire?
Is the mortgage industry still safe? The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has been ordered to halt all work while awaiting a new Trump-appointed director. While you may not often hear about this government agency, the CFPB plays a huge role in the mortgage industry and is the reason 2008-style lending practices have not been […]
A Secret Mortgage Blacklist From Fannie Mae is Blindsiding Condo Owners and Killing Deals
In This Article A secret blacklist? It sounds like something from a Netflix thriller. However, that’s the scenario unfolding when some condo owners have attempted to sell their homes and investments, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal. Described as a Fannie Mae-maintained “secret mortgage blacklist,” it refers to a list compiled by […]
Mortgage Rates Fall Fast as Tariffs Trigger Mass Stock Selloff, Economy at Risk
Last week’s tariff announcement from the Trump administration put the stock market in a freefall. Major indexes are now past correction territory and on their way to crash status. But one silver lining for real estate investors? Mortgage rates. Economic fear is pushing more investors to buy bonds, lowering yields and mortgage rates. How long […]
Why Aren’t We Seeing Mortgage Rate Relief Yet?
In This Article If you’ve been watching the markets and wondering why mortgage rates remain stubbornly high—despite whispers of economic softening—you’re not alone. It’s mid-April and many expected mortgage rate relief by now. After all, inflation has cooled, and there’s been talk of eventual interest rate cuts. And yet here we are. The 30-year fixed […]
Mortgage Rate Fatigue? Here's How to Get Off the Seesaw of Wondering When to Buy
In This Article Watching mortgage rates bounce around over the past few weeks has been liable to give you whiplash. While the rest of the world was wringing its hands about stocks falling off a cliff, real estate investors were quietly crossing their fingers with news that mortgage rates had dropped to their lowest level […]
The Mortgage Rate “Range” to Expect for the Rest of 2025
Here’s the mortgage rate “range” Dave expects to see through the end of 2025. With so much rate volatility as of late, it’s getting harder and harder to predict when interest rates will rise, fall, stabilize, or go in a completely different direction. Behind all the fluctuations, we can see why this is happening: recession […]
Rental Financing 101: Mortgage & Refi Tips for New Investors (Rookie Reply)
Is money getting in the way of you and your first (or next) rental property? You’re not alone! This is perhaps the most common pain point for new investors. Fortunately, we have some game-changing tips to help you get financing for rental properties—even if you don’t have a high-paying job or perfect credit score! Welcome […]