The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage edged lower this week, staying relatively close to its low for the year. The decline brings the average long-term mortgage rate to 6.21% from 6.22% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. A year ago, the rate averaged 6.72%. Borrowing costs on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages, popular with homeowners refinancing their home loans, also fell this week. The rate averaged 5.47%, down from 5.54% last week. A year ago, it averaged 5.92%, Freddie Mac said. ...

Two Harbors Investment ( TWO ) is set to be acquired by UWM Holdings Corporation ( UWMC ) (the publicly traded indirect parent of United Wholesale Mortgage, the #1 overall mortgage lender in America) inI ventured into investing in high school in 2011, mainly in REITs, preferred stocks, and high-yield bonds, starting a fascination with markets and the economy that has not faded despite the years. More recently I have been combining long stock positions with covered calls and cash secured puts. I approach inv ...

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Rocket Companies (NYSE:RKT).And retail traders should know.We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with RKT, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.So how do we know what these investors just did? Today, Benzinga's options scanner spo ...

Mortgage rates are holding mostly steady for yet another week. According to Zillow, the average 30-year fixed rate is up one basis point to 6.09%. The 15-year fixed home loan rate is down six basis points to 5.52%. The stability of mortgage rates over the past several weeks is welcomed by borrowers looking to lock in a rate. Today's mortgage rates Here are the current mortgage rates, according to the latest Zillow data: 30-year fixed: 6.09% 20-year fixed: 6.01% 15-year fixed: 5.52% 5/1 ARM: 6.19% ...

America’s largest wholesale mortgage lender, UWM Holdings, reported a notable insider sale amid a year of declining share prices.Mat Ishbia, President and CEO of UWM Holdings Corporation (UWMC 2.85%), indirectly disposed of 1,224,574 Class A Common shares through SFS Corp in a series of open-market transactions on Dec. 11 and Dec. 12, 2025, totaling $6,796,385.70 in value, according to the SEC Form 4 filing.Transaction summaryMetricValueShares sold (indirect)1,224,574Shares traded (indirect)1,224,574Transac ...

Also Announces December 2025 and Q1/2026 DividendsTORONTO, Dec. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Firm Capital Mortgage Investment Corporation (the "Corporation") (TSX: FC) is pleased to announce: (i) 2025 Special Dividend; (ii) December 2025 Dividend; and (iii) Q1/2026 Dividends. SPECIAL DIVIDEND The Corporation is pleased to announce an estimated 2025 special year-end cash dividend (the “Special Dividend”) on its outstanding common shares of $0.084 per share. Overall, for 2025, the Corporation will have declar ...

The average 30-year mortgage rate has hovered in the low- to mid-6% range for months. While many experts predict that rates will fall slightly in 2026, most expect them to remain above the 6% mark for the foreseeable future. Fortunately, mortgage rates are highly personalized, so if you’re buying a home or refinancing in the next few years, you could still snag a lower interest rate. Here are eight strategies for securing a sub-6% rate on your next mortgage loan. 1. Choose a government-backed loan The ...

Mortgage rates are drifting near where they've been since mid-October. According to Zillow, the average 30-year rate is 6.08%. The 15-year average rate is 5.58%. A calm rate environment allows for easier rate shopping among the best mortgage lenders. Today's mortgage rates Here are the current mortgage rates, according to our latest Zillow data: 30-year fixed: 6.08% 20-year fixed: 5.98% 15-year fixed: 5.58% 5/1 ARM: 6.28% 7/1 ARM: 6.22% 30-year VA: 5.63% 15-year VA: 5.16% 5/1 VA: 5.45% Remem ...

Mortgage rates are drifting near where they've been since mid-October. According to Zillow, the average 30-year rate is 6.08%. The 15-year average rate is 5.58%. A calm rate environment allows for easier rate shopping among the best mortgage lenders. Today's mortgage rates Here are the current mortgage rates, according to our latest Zillow data: 30-year fixed: 6.08% 20-year fixed: 5.98% 15-year fixed: 5.58% 5/1 ARM: 6.28% 7/1 ARM: 6.22% 30-year VA: 5.63% 15-year VA: 5.16% 5/1 VA: 5.45% Remem ...

Mortgage rates remain in a comfortable routine. According to Zillow data, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate is 6.13%, and the 15-year fixed rate is 5.53%. The Federal Reserve announced a third interest rate cut last week, and mortgage rates shrugged. The 30-year interest rate has barely moved since the end of October. Current mortgage rates Here are the current mortgage rates, according to the latest Zillow data: 30-year fixed: 6.13% 20-year fixed: 6.08% 15-year fixed: 5.53% 5/1 ARM: 6.24% 7/1 ARM: ...