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Mortgage originators should expect more of those interest rate dips that took place in September, but when they happen is the unknown factor, economists said.

More than half of all borrowers used discount points for mortgages that year, including two-thirds of refinance customers.

Gross profit returns fell in a range that could easily be erased on renovation, mortgage and tax charges, Attom said.

PHH Mortgage announced it will be using the San Francisco-based technology company's Mortgage Suite, including Loan Officer Toolkit and Blend Close.

From mail theft to video games, a variety of trends shaped scams and fraud in 2024 — and made the schemes more expensive for everyone.

The post-pandemic increase in consumers falling behind on their credit card bills seems to be tapering off. "For 2025, we're seeing a lot of stability in delinquencies," an industry researcher said.

Businesses across several industries have already started budgeting for expected price increases

The average surplus premium to protect property this year was roughly $46,000 in the wealthy enclave and the situation is only likely to worsen as climate change ups the odds of destructive wildfires.

President-elect Trump's victory will have a direct impact on how much the Federal Open Market Committee will cut short-term rates next year, Wolters Kluwer found.

Average rates for the 30-year fixed fell for the third consecutive week, Freddie Mac said, but the 10-year Treasury yield rose to the highest point in weeks.