The Mortgage Porter Weekly: Rates, Tariffs, Remodeling Options & What to Watch Next

In this week’s episode of The Mortgage Porter Weekly, we’re covering several timely topics that are influencing mortgage rates and homeownership decisions right now — from global trade headlines to practical ways homeowners are funding remodels.

If you’re watching rates, thinking about renovating your home, or planning to buy in the near future, here’s a recap of what we discussed.

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Mortgage Rate Update for the Week of July 6, 2026

Mortgage rates have been trending lower!

Mortgage Rate Update for the Week of June 2, 2025

It’s the first week of June and that means we have the Jobs Report being unleashed on Friday along with other employment data this week. Check out my weekly Mortgage Rate Update to learn how this and what else may impact mortgage interest rates this week.

 

Mortgage Rate Update for the Week of April 28, 2025

It’s Jobs Week AND we have PCE, the Fed’s favorite measure of inflation…. so how are mortgage rates fairing? Check out my latest post!

Mortgage Rate Update for the Week of April 14, 2025

Where are mortgage rates following Trump’s “Liberation Day”?

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Learn this and more in my latest Mortgage Rate Update video.

If you’re considering buying, selling, refinancing, remodeling or even a reverse mortgage, I’m happy to help you!

Mortgage Interest Rate Update for the Week of February 3, 2025

We have jobs data this week and we have Trump’s tariffs potentially impacting mortgage rates. In this episode, I share how loan level price adjustments are used to determine mortgage rates. Check out all this and more in my weekly update!