- February 11, 2026
January 8, 2026 – Rates Dip – Forbes Advisor
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2025 house price winners and losers: does your area make the list?
The housing market had an eventful 2025. There was a surge in activity ahead of the stamp duty threshold changes in April, followed by a
Definition, Key Requirements, and Examples
Key Takeaways A first mortgage is the primary lien on a property and takes precedence over all other claims. Refinancing can replace the original first
Homeowners Insurance vs. Mortgage Insurance: Key Differences Explained
Key Takeaways Homeowners insurance covers your home, belongings, and liability for lawsuits. Mortgage insurance, or PMI, protects the lender if you default on payments. Homeowners
January Mortgage Outlook: New Year, Same Rates | National News
Mortgage rates could fall in January, but they’re more likely to hold steady. While daily ups and downs are a given, a major shift this
Mortgage applications drop 9.7% despite lower rates
The refinance index, adjusted for holidays, fell 14% from two weeks earlier but was 133% higher than the same week a year ago. The unadjusted
Avant Money unveils series of improvements to its mortgage offering – The Irish Times
Avant Money, the Irish unit of Spanish bank Bankinter, has unveiled a series of improvements to its mortgage offering. The updated range includes lower fixed-rate
January 7, 2026 – Rates Stand Still – Forbes Advisor
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January 7, 2026 – Rates Decrease – Forbes Advisor
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Mortgage rates steady as 2026 housing outlook brightens
Rates have remained in a relatively narrow band for the past three months. They dropped below 6.5% in September, shortly before the Federal Reserve implemented