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Average US long-term mortgage rate dips to 6.01%, lowest level in more than 3 years

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate slipped this week to its lowest level in more than three years, but remains around 6% in the same narrow range it has been in this year

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How To Get a Mortgage With Just 3% Down in 2026

How To Get a Mortgage With Just 3% Down in 2026

Many buyers can qualify for a conventional mortgage with as little as 3% down. On a $400,000 home, that's only $12,000.

Trump pushes for lower rates and ban on investor home purchases in bid to make homes more affordable

Trump pushes for lower rates and ban on investor home purchases in bid to make homes more affordable

President Donald Trump’s plans for bringing homeownership within reach of more Americans involve pushing for lower interest rates on home loans and credit cards, and banning large institutional investors from buying single-family homes

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2026 Mortgage Rates May Drop Because of This Trump Proposal — Will It Help You Buy a House?

Trump’s housing proposal could push 2026 mortgage rates lower—find out what it means for homebuyers and if it helps you afford a house.

The 6 Ways Trump Tried To Control the Economy Last Week

From defense contracting and mortgage finance to credit, housing, and monetary policy, Trump is leaning heavily on command-and-control economics.

Rocket Companies Stock Is Up 125% as Trump Tackles Housing Affordability

Rocket Companies (RKT) is trading at new three-year highs. Shares are up more than 125% over the past year, and 25% in just the last month. RKT maintains a 100% “Buy” opinion from Barchart. The stock has benefitted from President Donald Trump’s plan to purchase $200 billion in mortgage bonds...

What a $500,000 Mortgage Really Costs With Today’s Rates (and Why It Shocks Buyers)

Today’s mortgage rates have made a $500,000 loan far more expensive than many buyers expect.

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Trump is getting creative to bypass Congress

Trump is getting creative to bypass Congress

Trump is directing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to buy $200 billion worth of MBS' in an effort to lower rates.

S&P 500 Rallies to a New Record High on US Economic Optimism

S&P 500 Rallies to a New Record High on US Economic Optimism

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Friday closed up +0.65%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.48%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +1.02%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) rose +0.61%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Will Trump’s $200 billion mortgage bond buy actually lower your housing costs?

Will Trump’s $200 billion mortgage bond buy actually lower your housing costs?

‘If it actually occurs, it's definitely a great opportunity for current buyers to save some money,’ one expert said

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Stocks Push Higher on US Economic Optimism

Stocks Push Higher on US Economic Optimism

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.38%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.21%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.59%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are up +0.42%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Stocks Climb on a Resilient US Labor Market

Stocks Climb on a Resilient US Labor Market

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.27%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.05%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.10%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are up +0.28%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Mortgage Rates 'Could Fall' as Trump Plans to Buy $200 Billion in Bonds

Mortgage Rates 'Could Fall' as Trump Plans to Buy $200 Billion in Bonds

Trump directs Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to purchase $200 billion in mortgage bonds. Experts warn that rate cuts of just 0.25 to 0.5 percentage points won't solve the housing affordability crisis.

International Business Times

Mortgage Rates 'Could Fall' as Trump Plans to Buy £200 Billion in Bonds

Mortgage Rates 'Could Fall' as Trump Plans to Buy £200 Billion in Bonds

Trump directs Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to purchase $200 billion in mortgage bonds. Experts warn that rate cuts of just 0.25 to 0.5 percentage points won't solve the housing affordability crisis.

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Trump announces $200 billion purchase in mortgage bonds to lower housing costs

The president claims this move will ease the burden of homeownership

Privatizing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac the wrong way risks a second Great Recession

I served in the Obama and Biden administrations and saw excessive risk-taking by these enterprises help bring about the 2008 crash and Great Recession.

Here’s the Minimum Income Needed To Buy a $500K Home in 2026

For homebuyers looking to break into the $500,000 mark for a home, here's what income you'll need, and what else you need to know.

Michael Burry Is Betting Big on Freddie Mac Stock Ahead of a Relisting. Should You?

Freddie Mac has surged more than 300% in a year and yet trades at a tiny fraction of its sales and cash flow, which helps explain why Michael Burry sees big upside if relisting and privatization move forward — but also why the stock remains a speculative, policy‑driven bet rather…

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Should You Lock in a Mortgage Before 2025 Ends? December vs. January Decision for Homebuyers

Mortgage rates have dropped to multi-year lows following the Fed's December cut. But history suggests waiting for January could cost buyers more than they bargained for.

The Independent UK

Average US long-term mortgage rate ticks up to 6.22%, but remains close to its low for the year

The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage edged higher this week, though it remains relatively near its low point so far this year

Michael Burry Is Driving Freddie Mac Stock Higher on Tuesday. Should You Buy Shares Here?

Freddie Mac stock jumps as Michael Burry reveals a personal stake in the mortgage giant. Here’s why his call is bullish for FMCC shares heading into 2026.

International Business Times UK

Fannie Freddie IPO Could Make You Rich; Burry Sees Up to 100 % Gain

Michael Burry predicts Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac shares could double within two years of relisting. Here's what the potential IPO means for ordinary investors eyeing a windfall.

Michael Burry Reveals 'Sizable' Stakes In Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac: 'Toxic Twins No More'

Famed investor Michael Burry, best known for his prescient bet against the housing market portrayed in “The Big Short,” has revealed he holds “sizable positions” in mortgage finance giants Fannie Mae (OTC:FNMA) and Freddie Mac (OTC:FMCC).

Michael Burry Is Betting Big on Fannie Mae. What Is the Bull Case for FNMA Stock Here?

Michael Burry’s bet on Fannie Mae highlights growing expectations that a potential end to conservatorship could unlock significant value for FNMA shareholders.

The Independent UK

Federal agency boosts size of most single-family loans the government can guarantee to $832,750

The Federal Housing Finance Agency is increasing the size of home loans that the government can guarantee against default as it takes into account rising housing prices

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