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Mortgage Points Explained: When Buying Down Your Rate Actually Pays Off

Mortgage Points Explained: When Buying Down Your Rate Actually Pays Off

Editorial TeamApril 07, 2026
Best Mortgage Lenders April 2026: Rates and Fees Compared

Best Mortgage Lenders April 2026: Rates and Fees Compared

Our monthly analysis of the best mortgage lenders reveals significant rate and fee differences in April 2026. The right lender could save yo...

Editorial TeamApril 07, 2026
How the Iran War Is Affecting Mortgage Rates and Housing

How the Iran War Is Affecting Mortgage Rates and Housing

The Iran war is simultaneously pushing mortgage rates down through safe-haven Treasury buying and threatening the housing market through eco...

Editorial TeamApril 07, 2026
ARM Mortgages Make a Comeback: Why Adjustable Rates Are Suddenly Popular

ARM Mortgages Make a Comeback: Why Adjustable Rates Are Suddenly Popular

Editorial TeamApril 07, 2026
Mortgage Rates Drop to 6.2%: Best Window to Buy in 2 Years

Mortgage Rates Drop to 6.2%: Best Window to Buy in 2 Years

The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate has dropped to 6.2%, marking the lowest level since April 2024. Housing market experts say this narr...

Editorial TeamApril 07, 2026