Mortgage Applications Continue To Drop After Rates Surge to 3-Year High

Mortgage applications fell this past week as mortgage rates surged to their highest level in three years amid a global bond selloff, giving wary homebuyers little incentive to come off the sidelines, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. For the week ending on Oct. 7, MBA's Market Composite

Unlock MLS rejects Compass demand on clear cooperation fines

The MLS says enforcement starts with a courtesy notice, then a $100 fine, with up to $500 only after a hearing

Mortgages Under $100K Are Vanishing—but a New Federal Push Aims To Bring Them Back

The share of small-mortgage deals is just a fraction of what it was a decade ago, a Realtor.com® study found. But changes could be on the way. Small-mortgage loans of under $100,000 account for just 2.3% of the total this year, according to Realtor.com research, a drop from 2.7% in 2025 and 3.1% in

Adjustable-Rate Mortgages Look More Appealing Than Ever. Are They Worth It?

Surging mortgage rates have resurfaced an old question for homebuyers: How much risk is a cheaper monthly payment worth? In the final week of September, the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage climbed to 7.30%—its highest level since November 2023, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.