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It’s a BIG holiday week and I am postponing this week’s episode of the Mortgage Porter Mortgage Rate Update until next Monday.
Mortgage rates are still in a fairly tight range as you can see from Optimal Blues Mortgage Market Index which is based on mortgage rates that were locked on December 19,2025 by lenders who use Optimal Blue for their pricing/locking platform. [Read more…]
Freddie Mac released the PMMS (Prime Mortgage Market Survey) today showing that mortgage rates for the 30-year fixed averaged 6.22% last week. Really, the best use of Freddie’s survey is to show how mortgage rates are trending because you can’t lock in last week’s rate UNLESS they just happen to be the very same rate as what’s available to you at the moment you’re ready, willing and able to lock. [Read more…]
Welcome to this week’s edition of The Mortgage Porter Weekly, where I break down what’s happening in the mortgage and housing markets and what it means for homebuyers, homeowners, and real estate professionals.
What’s impacting mortgage rates this week? Check out my latest episode of The Mortgage Porter.
If you’re thinking about buying a home, refinancing or a reverse mortgage, let’s have a conversation – we can start planning, even if it’s months away.
We (finally) have the BLS Jobs Report coming out this week. Will this impact the direction of mortgage rates if the report is for September?
Check out this and more in this week’s episode.
If you’re thinking about buying or refinancing a home, let’s talk!
It’s Monday and time for the latest episode of The Mortgage Porter Weekly!
This week, we’re talking about mortgage rates trending slightly higher, no real economic news with the government shutdown and the big buzz topic in mortgage right now, the 50-year mortgage.
How are mortgage rates doing following the Fed rate drop last week and what’s on the calendar this week that could influence the direction of mortgage rates? Check out my latest episode of The Mortgage Porter!
If you would like to see current rates based on your personal financial scenario, I’m happy to provide you with a no-hassle mortgage interest rate quote!
My apologies! I’m running a day behind. I have a purchase that has a quick closing time that required some extra attention yesterday and as much as I love to share information with you via this blog, my clients come first!
So without further ado, here is this week’s update!
Mortgage rates have been at very low levels and we have the wrap up of the Fed’s meeting tomorrow. Check out my latest video to learn how the Fed’s expected rate cut of 25 basis points may impact mortgage rates.
If you would like a mortgage rate quote based on your personal financial scenario, or if you’re thinking about buying or refinancing a home, please contact me!
Rhonda Porter is a Licensed Mortgage Originator MLO121324 living in the greater Seattle area. Rhonda began her career in 1986 in the title and escrow industry and began her mortgage career in 2000. She enjoys helping people understand the mortgage process and started writing The Mortgage Porter in late 2006. Read More…
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