Buying a house is expensive. But there are some ways to rein in costs

The prospect of quick fixes is virtually nil. But there are a few basic steps that home shoppers can take to help rein in ...
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Average US long-term mortgage rate ticks up but remains close to its low for the year

The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage edged higher this week, though it remains relatively near its low point so far ...

Trump could put Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac on the market by the end of the year, housing chief says — here's what it could mean for your mortgage

President Donald Trump is “opportunistically evaluating” taking Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac public as early as the end of the ...
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Mortgage rates could dip in 2026 but not by much, forecasts show

According to projections released Wednesday, policymakers see just one cut in 2026, a sign that borrowing costs will likely ...
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'Big Short' star Michael Burry eyes Fannie and Freddie IPOs

Michael Burry is betting that one of the most politically fraught corners of American finance is finally heading back to Wall ...

A Prominent Investor Bets on Fannie Mae's Path to Independence

Fannie Mae, the government-sponsored mortgage finance giant, appears to be entering a pivotal chapter. This perception is fueled by a significant corporate relocation and a high-profile vote of ...

Is it time to refinance that mortgage? Here's how to figure it out.

Refinancing a mortgage because interest rates have dropped can cut monthly payments and build home equity faster. Here’s how ...
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Mortgage Rates Projected To Dip Slightly In ’26

(New York, NY) — Economic forecasters are predicting mortgage rates will dip only slightly next year. Freddie Mac puts the 30 ...