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When Bombs Drop in Iran, Mortgage Rates Rise in the United States

From 1970s gas lines to COVID toilet paper panic — here’s why mortgage rates jumped this week!

Published on 03/06/2026

The Fed Is Changing Guards — and Your Future Mortgage Rate Is About to Feel It

Dig in, in this 4 minute read and learn why Kevin Warsh might be influencing your future mortgage rate as Trump's pick to lead the Federal Reserve Board

Published on 02/05/2026

Affordability in Focus

Why Higher Loan Limits Help & Why 50-Year Mortgages Probably Won’t

Published on 12/01/2025

Looking for Something to Calm Your Summer? How About Opting Out?

Did you know the moment you apply for a mortgage, the credit bureaus can legally sell your personal info to dozens of other lenders? It’s called a trigger lead — and it’s why your phone explodes with spam calls within hours. The good news? Congress is this close to shutting it down for good. The bad news? The House and Senate can’t agree on how — and they’re about to fumble the whole thing. In this week’s article, I break down what’s happening, why it matters, and how you can take five minutes to stop the madness (and save your future self a summer full of spam).

Published on 06/26/2025