Long-term mortgage interest rates have more than doubled in the past year and hit 14-year highs as of September 2022. If you bought a home in recent years with an adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM), it probably made a lot of sense at the time and helped you s
Oct 25, 2022 | Interest Rates
The Federal Reserve’s September interest rate hike marks the fifth straight increase in 2022. What does that mean for the mortgage world? Fed Rate Hikes The Federal Reserve is in charge of maintaining a healthy level of inflation and employment in the U
Oct 18, 2022 | Interest Rates
It's no secret that mortgage interest rates have risen this year. Rates have risen almost four percentage points in less than a year. That kind of rate increase can be stressful for home buyers? But what about home sellers? How do increasing rates affect
Sep 20, 2022 | Interest Rates
When you start shopping around for a mortgage, you might be surprised to get a variety of interest rate quotes. Since your qualifications stay the same, it might seem like every lender would offer you the same rate. However, there are multiple factors tha
May 19, 2022 | Interest Rates