Trump’s tariffs, not jobs, are driving mortgage rates lower this week

This week has presented a unique set of challenges for the markets, with jobs week coinciding with tariffs week, leading to significant headline events that have driven mortgage rates lower even with positive labor data. We’ve observed a notable decline in both stocks and bond yields this week. Impo

Things To Avoid After You Apply for a Mortgage

Once a lender has reviewed your finances as part of the homebuying process, you want to be as consistent as possible. Don’t make any big changes that could affect your mortgage application.

First American CEO Kenneth DeGiorgio choked dancing, barefoot man on cruise ship, FBI says

Kenneth DeGiorgio, CEO of First American Financial Corp., has been charged with assault following an altercation aboard a Virgin Voyages cruise ship, according to a criminal complaint filed by the FBI, which was first revealed by The Independent.The incident occurred on March 31 aboard the Resilient

Trump spares homebuilders on Canadian and Mexican imports, but China’s tariff hits hard

President Donald Trump ended months of suspense on Wednesday by announcing his long-awaited new tariff regime, and the result is mixed for homebuilders.The good news is Trump didn’t place any new tariffs on goods from Canada or Mexico. He’s also allowing the one-month pause on tariffs for some goods