Mortgage Minute — September 11, 2026
The Cushion Got Tested Last week, I wrote about something most mortgage borrowers never hear about: the spread between the…
Mortgage Minute — September 4, 2026
Mortgage Rates Could Be Higher. So Why Aren’t They? Freddie Mac reported the average 30-year fixed mortgage at 6.71% this…
The Give and Take: Congress Comes Back — Now Let’s See What Happens for Veterans
Congress has been quiet during the August recess, and there were no major new veterans benefits or VA home-loan laws…
The Give and Take: Congress Is Away, but Veteran Housing Is Moving Onto the Agenda
Congress is still enjoying its August recess, so there were no major votes on veterans legislation this week. But something…
Mortgage Minute — August 21, 2026
A Little Rate Relief — and a Lot Less Inventory Mortgage rates moved down again this week. Not dramatically. Freddie…
Mortgage Minute — August 14, 2026
Florida Is Still Growing. But Buyers Are Using More Scrutiny. There is a lot of economic information flying around this…
The Give and Take
The Give and Take: One Veteran Benefit Changed August 1. A VA Loan Fee Increase Did Not. Published August 8,…
The Mortgage Minute — August 7, 2026
The Market Is Telling Two Different Stories Mortgage rates moved higher again this week. Freddie Mac reported the average 30-year…
Mortgage Minute: The Headlines Are Missing the Real Story
Mortgage Minute: The Market Is Changing in Ways Most People Don’t Expect Mortgage rates moved higher again this week, with…
Mortgage Minute – July 24, 2026
What’s Happening Mortgage rates moved slightly higher again this week. Freddie Mac reported the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage at 6.58%,…
