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Fannie and Freddie have made its post-Surfside condo mortgage rules permanent.
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The downgrade of U.S. debt created one more reason for mortgage rates to stay at a peak.
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Mortgage rates have shot up this year, but inflation isn’t the only driver.
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The nation’s two largest mortgage lenders have rolled out 1% down payment loans. Is there a catch?
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The reward for stellar credit has narrowed for some borrowers — but are they really paying more?
Rates have taken a tumble this week. But the big question is: Will they bounce back?
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As interest rates rise, so does the disparity in lenders’ quotes.
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