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Mortgage

Thinking about an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage? Read This First.

If you’ve been searching for a home recently, you’ve probably felt the pressure of today’s mortgage rates. With both rates and home prices on the rise, many buyers are exploring different loan options to help make homeownership more attainable. One option growing in popularity? Adjustable-rate mortgages, or ARMs. If the term brings back memories of the 2008 housing crash, you’re not alone. But...

Mortgage Rates Reach Year’s Lowest Level

If you’ve been hesitant to buy a home due to high mortgage rates, now may be a good time to revisit the market. Mortgage rates have been steadily declining in recent weeks, creating an opportunity for potential buyers to re-engage. According to Freddie Mac, mortgage rates have fallen for seven consecutive weeks, now reaching their lowest point so far this year (see graph below). While this shift may...