Mortgage rates remain steady at 6.76%

Mortgage rates held steady this week, according to Freddie Mac. Freddie Mac’s recent primary mortgage market survey, published Thursday, indicated that the average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage remained unchanged from last week at 6.76%. A year ago, this rate was at 7.09%. Is the U.S. housing market favorable for buyers? Sam Carter, Freddie […]

FBI starts official criminal investigation into New York Attorney General Letitia James for suspected mortgage fraud

The FBI’s Albany division, along with the U.S. Attorney’s Office, is investigating allegations of mortgage fraud involving New York Attorney General Letitia James. This investigation was first reported by Times Union after the Federal Housing and Finance Agency (FHFA) Director, William Prute, sent a federal criminal referral to the Department of Justice earlier this month. […]

Mortgage rates fall slightly, Freddie Mac says

Steve Moore, co-founder of the Committee to Unleash Prosperity, places emphasis on the state of the economy and addresses voter concerns about the “final line” stock market. Mortgage fees slid this week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. Freddie Mac’s latest primary mortgage market research, released Thursday, showed that the average rate for benchmark 30-year […]

NY AG Letitia James launches fundraiser after mortgage fraud allegation

New York Attorney General Leticia James is raiding supporters for big money days after the Trump administration accused the Trump administration of alleged fraud, including several homes she owns. The money bid will seek donations from $500 in the form of invitations to the event Tuesday from 5:30 to 7pm, climbing to the eye-opening $18,000, […]

AG Letitia James calls Trump admin allegations of mortgage fraud ‘baseless’: interview

New York Attorney General Letitia James said the Trump administration’s criminal referral for mortgage fraud was “basically unfounded” but refused to provide details in a new interview. James appeared on Spectrum NY1’s “Inside City Hall” on Thursday, attempting to overthrow allegations from the Trump administration that he forged Virginia and New York real estate records. […]

Mortgage rates rise, highest level since February

OSAIC Chief Market Strategist Phil Blancato discusses the Fed’s interest rate plans and the impact of tariffs on inflation on “making money.” Mortgage fees have skyrocketed this week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday as President Donald Trump’s tariffs led to instability in the bond market. Freddie Mac’s latest primary mortgage market research, released Thursday, […]