Buyers jumped at lower mortgage rates earlier this year, but experts say economic uncertainty amid Trump’s trade war could stall the housing market. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Home sales may be up, but behind the scenes, builders are hitting pause. Rising costs, shaky confidence and global trade tensions are creating new roadblocks for America’s housing market.
Spring House Hunt A Q&A with Boston-based Shant Banosian, one of the country’s country’s most successful mortgage lenders. Shant Banosian, in his Waltham office, made 1,594 loans totaling more than $1 billion in 2024. Suzanne Kreiter/Globe Staff By Jim Morrison, The Boston Globe April 24, 2025 | 9:22 AM 5 minutes to read By any
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Key Takeaways At its last two meetings, the Fed left interest rates on pause, halting a stretch of three rate cuts in late 2024. Renewed reductions are eventually expected, with financial markets currently pricing in at least three rate cuts by the end of this year. But how that would affect mortgage rates is murky,
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We spoke to Banosian about his plans in his new role and the future of mortgage lending. Q. Will you continue to do loan origination while serving as president of Rate? A. Yes, I’ll do both. I’m the first president in the history of the company. Our CEO, Victor Ciardelli, has done an amazing job
Many first-time buyers do not fully understand how mortgage rates are tiered Choosing a mortgage can feel daunting, especially for first-time buyers unfamiliar with the process or existing homeowners facing the prospect of higher bills if mortgage rates are higher than when they bought their property. Borrowers will be keen to find the cheapest possible
LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — A little over a month ago, we reported mortgage rates were dropping, but on Wednesday, housing experts tell me that will no longer be the case. WATCH | So, what does this mean for homebuyers? Mortgage expert explains how rising rates will affect Southern Nevada homebuyers Rates are once again on
Amy Evans and her mother Kathleen Moore, with other family members (Picture: Amy Evans/SWNS) A mum-of-two killed herself after her mortgage payments rose by £500 a month and her application for benefits was turned down, her daughter has said. Kathleen Moore, 60, spent the last four years struggling to make her payments after they shot
Loan Type New Purchase Rates Daily Change 30-Year Fixed 7.03% +0.07 FHA 30-Year Fixed 7.37% No Change VA 30-Year Fixed 6.71% +0.05 20-Year Fixed 6.94% +0.07 15-Year Fixed 6.16% +0.05 FHA 15-Year Fixed 6.82% No Change 10-Year Fixed 6.04% +0.07 7/6 ARM 7.35% +0.01 5/6 ARM 7.23% No Change Jumbo 30-Year Fixed 7.04% +0.03 Jumbo