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Mortgage Lenders Can Use a Second Credit Score. Is That Good for Borrowers?
A top housing finance regulator announced that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac would allow lenders to use the traditional FICO score or one from a rival, VantageScore.
Housing market watch: Would taking Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae public drive up mortgage rates in 2026?
With Trump’s tax overhaul now in the rearview mirror, a potential Freddie and Fannie conservatorship release could move up the docket.
Mortgage rates move higher again
Mortgage rates moved higher for the second week in a row, according to Freddie Mac. The average rate on a 30-year loan reached 6.75%.
What homebuyers should do before rate cuts, according to mortgage experts
Whether you're buying a new home or considering mortgage refinancing, the main question is the same right now: When will rates drop? The interest rate environment has remained elevated across various lending products,
The ‘lock-in effect' is making it harder to buy a home—even if mortgage rates fall
A growing number of homeowners say no rate would make them sell, making it even harder for buyers to find homes.
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