MORTGAGE RATES TICK UP, HITTING 6.83% via realtor.com—The Freddie Mac 30-year mortgage rate increased 21 basis points to 6.83% this week, following the recent sharp spike in 10-year treasury yields. Last week, growing investor concerns about international relations and... Read More

FORECLOSURE ACTIVITY BEGINNING TO RISE via themortgagepoint.com—ATTOM has issued its Q1 2025 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report, which shows a total of 93,953 U.S. properties with foreclosure filings during Q1 of 2025, up 11% from the previous quarter, but down... Read More

BUYERS REMAIN HESITANT AMID ECONOMIC TURMOIL via themortgagepoint.com—As more properties came onto the market and overall inventory increased for the 17th consecutive month, the U.S. housing market showed signs of a sustained recovery this spring, according to Realtor.com‘s March... Read More

FIRST-TIME BUYERS RAMP UP via themortgagepoint.com—The results of the annual First-Time Homebuyer Pulse survey, conducted by TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank, showed that despite obstacles like high interest rates and affordability, respondents were eager to proceed with their... Read More