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Mortgage rates surge to 21-year high

Friday, August 18 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Mortgage rates have climbed to their highest levels in 21 years, according to data released by Freddie Mac on Thursday.The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 7.09% over the week ending on Thursday, marking a significant increase from 6.96% the week prior, the... Read More.

Mortgage, mortgage, mortgage! ‘The Brady Bunch’ house can now be yours

Thursday, May 25 by ABC News

While most people wouldn't recognize the address 11222 Dilling St., Studio City, CA, most everybody would know the house: it was the main location of The Brady Bunch.It seems after loving it, HGTV has decided to — to quote one of its hits —... Read More.

Why having good credit could cost you more on a home mortgage

Thursday, April 27 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- If you're looking to buy a home, new federal rules may impact how much you pay for a mortgage.Beginning May 1, upfront fees for loans backed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will be adjusted because of changes in the Loan... Read More.

High interest rates hammer consumers seeking mortgage or car loans

Saturday, March 25 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The banking crisis that erupted earlier this month elicited some predictions of a halt in interest rate hikes, since previous borrowing cost increases garnered blame for the financial distress.Instead, the Federal Reserve on Wednesday imposed another hike, extending a yearlong blitz of... Read More.

Homebuyers need more than falling mortgage rates to jump back into the market

Friday, February 10 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A recent decline in mortgage rates has convinced some homebuyers to come off the sidelines. But other factors may keep buyers out of the market.Mortgage applications are up 28% from early November, and the number of people contacting real-estate agents to... Read More.

Tunnels to Towers Pays Officer Dan Rocha’s Mortgage

Thursday, December 8 by Marcee Maylin

Remember Officer Dan Rocha? He’s the fallen Everett Police Officer, who died in the line of duty while serving his community. The streets were lined for his funeral procession which ended with his memorial at Angel... Read More.

Mortgage rates soar as Federal Reserve raises rates

Friday, October 14 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- This week, mortgage rates in the United States reached a 16-year high in response to rising interest rates.Back in September, President Joe Biden told a reporter that the "pandemic is over." While doctors and infectious disease specialists debated whether this was... Read More.

How rapidly rising mortgage rates are squeezing prospective homebuyers

Wednesday, September 21 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- For Emily and Michael Brown, the Federal Reserve’s rate hikes hit close to home.The Browns had been renting a two-bedroom apartment in Washington, D.C., when their now-6-month-old daughter was born. Eager to upgrade to a bigger space, the couple wanted to... Read More.

Anna Kendrick’s “Barbie” ad for Rocket Mortgage tops as best ad during Super Bowl LVI

Monday, February 14 by ABC News

The Los Angeles Rams and Pitch Perfect's Anna Kendrick came out on top on Super Bowl Sunday. The Rams defeating the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20 was the outcome on the gridiron, but Kendrick's spot for Rocket Mortgage, which saw the beloved toy vying for her dream home... Read More.