Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., is under criminal investigation for mortgage fraud, a Trump administration source told Fox News. Fox News host Laura Ingraham broke the news on Tuesday night on “The Ingraham Angle,” saying the source said a criminal investigation is being conducted by the US Attorney’s Office in Maryland on possible charges involving mortgage fraud.
(InvestigateTV) — Uncertainty in the real estate market and high mortgage rates are making homebuying a challenge for many Americans. Bank of America’s latest survey found 60 percent of potential and current homebuyers are unsure whether now is the right time to buy. But more than half – 52 percent – said conditions are better
Loan Type New Purchase Rates Daily Change 30-Year Fixed 6.73% -0.05 FHA 30-Year Fixed 7.55% No Change VA 30-Year Fixed 6.35% -0.8 20-Year Fixed 6.42% -0.11 15-Year Fixed 5.68% -0.07 FHA 15-Year Fixed 6.76% No Change 10-Year Fixed 5.42% -0.1 7/6 ARM 7.15% -0.08 5/6 ARM 7.18% -0.07 Jumbo 30-Year Fixed 6.75% +0.02 Jumbo 15-Year
At one midsized U.S. mortgage lender, almost a quarter of customers who dispute property appraisals find that the value of their home had been miscalculated. It’s an industrywide issue that has historically penalized minority groups, and now President Donald Trump has offered lenders the chance to ignore his predecessor’s attempts to make it easier for homeowners to question
As of Tuesday, mortgage rates today are holding steady — but homebuyers are stepping back, and sellers are responding by pulling listings amid mounting affordability pressures. Current mortgage rates (August 5, 2025) Zillow Home Loans reports the following average mortgage rates today: 30-year fixed: 6.375% (APR: 6.566%) 15-year fixed: 5.500% (APR: 5.795%) 20-year fixed: 6.125%
Editorial Note: We earn a commission from partner links on Forbes Advisor. Commissions do not affect our editors’ opinions or evaluations. The rate on a 30-year fixed refinance fell to 6.58% today, according to the Mortgage Research Center. The average rate on a 15-year mortgage refinance is 5.48%. On a 20-year mortgage refinance, the average
Editorial Note: We earn a commission from partner links on Forbes Advisor. Commissions do not affect our editors’ opinions or evaluations. The current average mortgage rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage is 6.51%, compared to 6.72% a week earlier, according to the Mortgage Research Center. For borrowers who want a shorter mortgage, the average rate
Cotality’s “From House to Home” report included a survey of 1,000 recent and prospective U.S. homebuyers. It explored the dichotomy between markets relying on speed and buyers relying on timing. Ultimately, it found that homebuyers care more about timing and confidence as 43% felt speed was critical when finding a home, while 41% said the
Key Takeaways Mortgage rates dropped Friday to their lowest level since June, making new loans significantly more affordable than during the spring surge. At the current 30-year fixed rate average of 6.78%, a $350,000 loan costs about $1,020 less per year than it would have at the spring peak of 7.14% in mid-April. While mortgage
I discussed the jobs report in detail in this article and on this episode of the HousingWire Daily podcast. Given today’s drop, let’s discuss what we should focus on for the rest of the year. Where does this drop fit in the forecast? In my 2025 forecast, I anticipated the following ranges: Mortgage rates between