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Mortgage Rates Didn’t Fall as Much as The Market Suggested 04/17/2026
Weekly Mortgage Market Update: Mortgage Rates Didn’t Fall as Much as The Market Suggested The good news: mortgage rates ended the week at the lowest

USDA Streamlined vs. USDA Streamlined Assist
USDA Streamlined vs. USDA Streamlined Assist: The Ultimate Guide to Refinancing in Raleigh, NC Lowering your monthly mortgage payment shouldn’t be a hurdle-filled marathon. If

War Weighing on Rates, But Volatility Continues to Ebb 04/10/2026
Weekly Update: War Weighing on Rates, But Volatility Continues to Ebb Whereas the entire month of March was “up, up, and away” for interest rates,

Much Calmer Week (Relatively) With Much Lower Rates 04/03/2026
Weekly Update: Much Calmer Week (Relatively) With Much Lower Rates First things first, due to the market’s reaction to the Iran war, mortgage rates remain

Raleigh Mortgage Rates Climb, Rising Inflation War Impact 03/27/2026
Weekly Mortgage Market Update: Raleigh Mortgage Rates Climb, Rising Inflation War Impact Mortgage markets remained heavily influenced by global events this week, with inflation expectations

Bank Statement Mortgage Loans for Self-Employed Homebuyers
Qualify for a Mortgage Using Your Real Income Many successful business owners run into the same problem when they apply for a mortgage. Your business

Raleigh Home Loan Rates React to Inflation, Housing Data, and Fed Outlook 03/13/2026
Weekly Mortgage Market Update: Raleigh Home Loan Rates React to Inflation, Housing Data, and Fed Outlook Mortgage markets navigated another eventful week as investors digested

Raleigh Mortgage Rates React to Weak Jobs Report and Inflation Signals 03/06/2026
Weekly Mortgage Market Update: Raleigh Mortgage Rates React to Weak Jobs Report and Inflation Signals Mortgage markets experienced a volatile week as investors reacted to

PPI Inflation Heats Up as Mortgage Rates Hold Near Multi-Year Lows 02/27/2026
Weekly Mortgage Market Update: PPI Inflation Heats Up as Mortgage Rates Hold Near Multi-Year Lows Mortgage rates ended the week at levels near the lowest

Core PCE & Inflation Drive Mortgage Rates 02/20/2026
Weekly Mortgage Market Update: Core PCE & Inflation Drive Mortgage Rates Mortgage-backed securities faced renewed pressure this week as hotter inflation data and stronger regional

Rates Improve as Inflation Eases and Bond Markets Rally 02/13/2026
Weekly Mortgage Market Update: Rates Improve as Inflation Eases and Bond Markets Rally Mortgage-backed securities rallied this week even as headline economic data suggested rates

Jobs, Inflation and Fed Signals Move Home Loan Rates 02/06/2026
Weekly Mortgage Market Update: Jobs, Inflation, and Fed Signals Move Home Loan Rates Mortgage-backed securities traded in a volatile yet controlled range this week as

Fannie Mae Removes the Minimum Credit Score Requirement
What This Really Means for Homebuyers Quiet changes often carry the most impact. This may be one of them. In late 2025, Fannie Mae removed

Raleigh Home Loan Rates 01/30/2026
Weekly Mortgage Market Update: Raleigh Home Loan Rates Mortgage-backed securities faced sustained pressure this week as economic data consistently pointed to firmer growth, sticky producer-level

What Drove Lending Conditions This Week in Raleigh 01/23/2026
Weekly Mortgage Market Update: What Drove Lending Conditions This Week in Raleigh, NC Current mortgage rates faced renewed pressure this week amid choppy trading in