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Oil Prices and Mortgage Rates: What’s Driving the Market Right Now? 07/10/2026
Weekly Mortgage Market Update: Oil Prices and Mortgage Rates: What’s Driving the Market Right Now? The Bottom Line Up Front Oil prices and mortgage rates
FHA vs. Conventional Loans in Raleigh, NC: Which Is Better for You in 2026?
FHA vs. Conventional Loans in Raleigh, NC: Which Is Better for You in 2026? FHA vs. Conventional in Raleigh, NC, is the most common question
Rates Remain Elevated 07/02/2026
Weekly Mortgage Market Update: Rates Remain Elevated But Still Below Recent Highs Mortgage rates ended the week slightly higher, but the story behind the move
What is the VA Funding Fee?
Understanding VA Mortgages: What is the VA Funding Fee? If you’re considering a VA Loan in Raleigh, NC, understanding the VA Funding Fee is crucial.
What is a DSCR Loan?
Seize Year-End Investment Opportunities with DSCR Loans in Raleigh, NC As the year comes to a close, forward-thinking investors are not just wrapping up their
Why Did Mortgage Rates Drop? 06/26/2026
Weekly Mortgage Market Update: Why Did Mortgage Rates Drop? Over the past few months, the Raleigh housing market has seen its fair share of dramatic
What Is a Bank Statement Loan?
What Is a Bank Statement Loan? A bank statement loan is a type of Non-QM (non-qualified mortgage) designed for borrowers who cannot easily qualify using
Peace Deals, the Fed, and Your Mortgage 06/18/2026
Mortgage Market Update: Peace Deals, the Fed, and Your Mortgage Since March 1st, the Iran war has been the primary reason for movement and volatility
Inflation Cools at the Surface But the Undertow Is Still Pulling Rates Higher 06/12/2026
Weekly Mortgage Market Update: Inflation Cools at the Surface, But the Undertow Is Still Pulling Rates Higher This week handed the mortgage market a mixed
Raleigh Mortgage Refinance Guide for 2026
Raleigh Mortgage Refinance Guide for 2026: When and How to Lock Your Best Rate If you bought a home in Raleigh, Cary, Apex, or other
Mortgage Rates Finally Look Past War Headlines. Unfortunately, They Looked Up 06/05/2026
Weekly Mortgage Market Update: Rates Finally Look Past War Headlines. Unfortunately, They Looked Up Mortgage rates spiked to two-week highs on Friday after a surprisingly
Lower Mortgage Rates Return 05/29/2026
Weekly Mortgage Market Update: Lower Mortgage Rates Return. Is It a Trend or Another Headline-Driven Move? Mortgage rates moved lower this week, offering welcome relief
Mortgage Rates Recover After Hitting 9-Month Highs 05/22/2026
Weekly Mortgage Market Update: Mortgage Rates Recover After Hitting 9-Month Highs This week brought the sharpest mortgage rate volatility since late March, with rates climbing
Raleigh Mortgage Rates Surge as Inflation Data and Global Tensions Push Rates to 9-Month Highs 05/15/2026
Weekly Mortgage Market Update: Raleigh Mortgage Rates Surge as Inflation Data and Global Tensions Push Rates to 9-Month Highs Mortgage rates moved sharply higher this
Raleigh Mortgage Rates React to Inflation, Jobs Data, and Global Markets 05/08/2026
Weekly Mortgage Market Update: Raleigh Mortgage Rates React to Inflation, Jobs Data, and Global Markets Wednesday delivered the biggest mortgage market movement of the week
