Patriots ‘sick’ of ‘prima donna’ Mac Jones
Jerod Mayo seemed encouraged by Mac Jones' presence when Mayo was introduced as the Patriots' new head coach on Wednesday. Others not so much. Mayo seemed impressed when Jones told ESPN Jones was working out at the facility that day, but the quarterback appeared to have worn out his reception elsewhere in the building. “It's […]
Mortgage rates drop to lowest level since last spring: Freddie Mac
Interest rates on 30-year mortgages have fallen to 6.6%, according to Freddie Mac. (iStock) Mortgage rates continued their downward trend this week, dropping to levels not seen since last spring, according to Freddie Mac. The average interest rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.6% for the week ending Jan. 18, according to Freddie Mac's […]
Bill Belichick refused to bench Mac Jones in Robert Kraft ‘f–k you’
Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft have been at each other publicly over the coach's departure from the Patriots after 24 years, but a new report from ESPN reveals that turmoil has been brewing behind the scenes for years. It suggests that. Seth Wickersham, Wright Thompson, Don Van Natta Jr. co-authored a story that explains the […]
Mortgage rates shift slightly north, but homebuyer demand keeps rising: Freddie Mac
Mortgage interest rates are expected to remain below 7%. (iStock) Freddie Mac says mortgage rates have risen slightly and rates have remained stable in the mid-6% range, but are still attracting interest from homebuyers. The average interest rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage for the week ending Jan. 11 was 6.66%, according to Freddie Mac's […]
Mac Jones inactive vs. Jets in likely end to his Patriots career
In what could be Bill Belichick's final act as Patriots coach, he gave quarterback Mac Jones a sign that his time with the organization may be over as well. Jones, 25, did not play in Sunday's final regular-season game against the Jets and serves as New England's emergency No. 3 quarterback behind starter Bailey Zappe […]
Patriots’ Mac Jones, Bailey Zappe ‘hardly talk’ in lost season
The quarterback competition between Mac Jones and Bailey Zappe resulted in silence instead of bringing out the best in each signal caller. As the Boston Herald reported, the two quarterbacks “barely speak” as the Patriots' season comes to a merciful end. A deep dive into the team's 2023 predicament. “There's definitely no healthy communication to […]
Mortgage rates hold steady but likely to keep dropping as 2024 unfolds: Freddie Mac
Mortgage rates are flat for the start of 2024, but economists predict further declines are in store. Mortgage rates remained flat to start the new year, but buyers can expect them to fall further into deep 2024, Freddie Mac said. The average interest rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage for the week ending Jan. 4 […]
Freddie Mac delivers help with down payment assistance to lenders and buyers
Freddie Mac has introduced other programs to help with down payment assistance, such as DPA One. (iStock) To combat record-high home prices, Freddie Mac is making it easier for homebuyers to get down payment assistance. In early December, Freddie Mac has begun a document standardization process Various down payment subsidy systems are available. Before standardization, […]