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Mortgage rates keep rising, influenced by DC developments

The 30-year fixed rate mortgage moved 5 basis points higher from last week, but still remains under 7%, at least according to Freddie Mac. “Mortgage rates inched up this week but continue to remain lower than one year ago,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist, in a press release. “With more inventory for buyers […]

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Mortgage rates will go below 6% next year, Fannie says

Fannie Mae now forecasts mortgage rates to slip back under 6% by the second quarter of 2026 as it elevated its gross domestic product outlook and modified its home sales projections. The origination forecast, while increased over both its March and April projections, other than for rates, remains more conservative than the Mortgage Bankers Association’s

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Rocket, CMG push towards one-stop-shop mortgage model

For mortgage originators, the push to become a “one-stop shop” and build lasting client relationships has taken on new urgency in light of current market pressures. “We really want to be able to meet the clients where they’re at,” Heather Lovier, chief operating officer at Rocket said during a panel discussion at the Mortgage Bankers

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Inflation news helps to push mortgage rates higher

While the 30-year fixed rate mortgage remained under 7% for the 17th consecutive week according to Freddie Mac’s calculations, it increased 5 basis points as the bond markets remain volatile over the U.S. economy. This and other measurements moved in the same direction with the yield on the 10-year Treasury, which rose 25 basis points

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