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Home Sales Are ‘Primed to Pop,’ as Mortgage Rates Fall, This Economist Says. What It Would Take for a Rebound.

Roughly six million households who had been priced out of the market could afford to buy a home if mortgage rates fell to around 6%, one economist said. read more

Are reverse mortgages too risky in this housing market? Here's what experts say

If you're planning to take out a reverse mortgage, there are unique considerations to think about in this market. read more

Reverse mortgage production metrics took a tumble in August

Despite a sharp decline in August endorsements, wholesale sponsors like Longbridge and Finance of America helped to sustain volumes. read more

Mortgage rates fall ahead of Fed meeting. Will it help the struggling housing market?

Mortgage rates have been falling, spurring some refinances. As the Federal Reserve gets set to deliver a rate cut, will it help the housing market? read more

Mortgage Rates Have Dropped to Their Lowest in Nearly a Year: What Does This Mean?

With mortgage rates as low as they have been in nearly a year, is now the time to buy a house? The U.S. housing market has been sluggish for years as homeowners locked into mortgage rates below 6% ... read more

Finance of America: Near-Term Expectations Need Moderation, Long-Term Outlook Hard To Ignore

Finance of America delivered strong 2Q25 results, but the margin of outperformance is narrowing as operations stabilize. Read why FOA stock is a Buy. read more

Will you finally be able to refinance your mortgage this fall? Here's what some experts predict.

Sharon Wu, a senior writer with over a decade of experience, specializes in consumer-focused content covering home and finance topics such as insurance, investments, credit, debt, mortgages and home ... read more

Mortgage rates are at a 10-month low. They probably won't last long.

Investors’ expectations about inflation and the Federal Reserve have boosted housing market activity slightly, but don’t expect any big improvements in the near future. During the week ending Aug. 14, ... read more

Outdated manufactured home? This reverse LO could save the day

Outdated mobile homes that were built before the implementation of modern construction and safety standards in the 1970s can still be found across the country. Seniors living on fixed incomes often ... read more