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Rates remain at historically-low levels, as Americans are finding it an opportune time to refi, while new home seekers continue to sit on the sidelines due to tight inventory and high prices.

Low-income families nationwide will have the option to save $100-$250 monthly through new plan on GSE-backed mortgages.

With the sudden downward trend in mortgage rates, evidence of increased applications is a bright spot as refinance opportunities emerge again, and house hunters plot their spring strategy.

High prices and a new rise in inventory combined with low rates will all play into March’s existing home sales numbers as Q1 closes and the direction of the market takes shape.

Mortgage rates took an unexpected turn this week, sliding downward for the first time after seven consecutive weeks of gains.

As mortgage rates remain low, an increasing number of homeowners are being shut out by their slight rise and the inability to refinance.

Former Freddie Mac head Don Layton analyzes the keys to revamping the housing finance system as laid out by Sen. Pat Toomey.

Freddie Mac has sponsored a new study on the presence of women in the financial services industry, and the results find that while steps are being taken in the right direction, much work still needs to be done.

The impact of the pandemic on renters and homeowners lingers, as a majority of those polled by Freddie Mac remain uncertain about their ability to afford housing.

Freddie Mac reports that rates hit their highest mark since last July, yet at slightly above 3.0%, it sets the stage for a solid spring buyer's market.