1+ hour, 26+ min ago  (348+ words) March 21, 2026 by Marco Santarelli I always try to break down these market movements into understandable pieces, and in this case, there are three main culprits behind this recent spike in mortgage rates: Let's be frank, the ongoing war with Iran…...

5+ hour, 10+ min ago  (271+ words) March 21, 2026 by Marco Santarelli Let's break down where things stand right now. These numbers from Zillow reflect what lenders are offering, and it's helpful to see how different loan types are performing. As you can see, the increases aren't limited…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago  (321+ words) March 20, 2026 by Marco Santarelli These figures are important because they represent the real cost of borrowing for homeowners looking to replace their existing mortgages. Seeing these increases, especially on the 30-year fixed, can be unsettling. It's a classic case of…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (424+ words) March 20, 2026 by Marco Santarelli It's been a choppy ride for homeowners looking to refinance their mortgages lately. For the week ending March 13, 2026, we saw a significant 19% drop in mortgage refinance applications. This sharp decline, reported by the Mortgage Bankers Association…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago  (510+ words) March 20, 2026 by Marco Santarelli It's always interesting to watch how quickly market sentiment can shift, isn't it? Just when it seemed like homeowners were getting comfortable with slightly better rates, the rug was pulled out from under them. As someone…...

1+ week, 8+ hour ago  (378+ words) March 14, 2026 by Marco Santarelli If you're thinking about refinancing your mortgage, listen up: Mortgage rates saw a noticeable bump today, March 14, 2026. Specifically, the popular 30-year fixed refinance rate climbed by 12 basis points to 6.62%. While this might sound like a small…...

1+ week, 8+ hour ago  (342+ words) March 14, 2026 by Marco Santarelli You might be wondering, "How can they just lower my mortgage rate?" It's a combination of smart financial strategies and leveraging their size. Here's a breakdown of what I'm seeing: The offers are really varied, but…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (497+ words) March 13, 2026 by Marco Santarelli Today, March 13, 2026, mortgage rates have moved slightly higher after dipping below 6% last month. According to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey, the average 30year fixed mortgage rate rose to 6.11% for the week ending March 12, up from 6.00% the…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (309+ words) March 13, 2026 by Marco Santarelli This uptick serves as a good reminder that the mortgage market is constantly shifting, influenced by a whole host of factors we can't always see or predict. From my perspective, this move isn't a tidal wave,…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (350+ words) March 12, 2026 by Marco Santarelli According to the latest data from Zillow, here's a snapshot of where we stand on March 12, 2026: It's always good to remember that these are national averages, and your specific rate can vary based on your credit…...