Mortgage Rate Update Week of May 18: PPI Came in Hot and Here Is What Buyers Need to Know

PPI hit 1.4% vs 0.5% expected and rates followed. Matt Brady explains what to watch this week. ...more

Mortgage

May 19, 2026•3 min read

The Biggest Mortgage Credit Score Change in 30 Years Just Happened and It Could Change Your Approval

Rent payments now count toward mortgage approval. Matt Brady explains what changed April 22nd. ...more

Mortgage

May 12, 2026•3 min read

A Record 34 Percent of Sellers Cut Prices in February and Here Is What It Means for Buyers

Inventory is up and sellers are cutting prices. Matt Brady explains how buyers win right now. ...more

Mortgage

May 12, 2026•4 min read

The Fed Held Rates Steady for the Third Time and Here Is What It Means for Your Mortgage

Fed stable, no June meeting. Matt Brady explains what prepared buyers should do right now. ...more

Mortgage

May 11, 2026•4 min read

How Your Monthly Debt Is Reducing Your Home Buying Power More Than You Realize

Every $450 in monthly debt cuts $75K in buying power. Matt Brady breaks down what counts. ...more

Mortgage

May 07, 2026•3 min read

Your Income May Not Qualify the Way You Think It Does for a Mortgage

Not all income qualifies the same. Matt Brady breaks down what lenders actually count. ...more

Mortgage

May 05, 2026•4 min read

Why Move-Up Buyers Are Stuck Right Now and the Bridge Loan Strategy That Changes Everything

Stuck waiting to sell first? Matt Brady explains how a bridge loan changes everything. ...more

Mortgage

May 01, 2026•4 min read

Mortgage Rate Update Week of April 27: Rates Stable, Inventory Up, and Key Data Coming This Week

Mortgage rates were flat last week and the housing market is showing signs of life. Matt Brady breaks down what buyers and agents need to watch this week including the Fed meeting and the PCE inflatio... ...more

Mortgage

April 28, 2026•3 min read

First-Time Buyers Have More Power Right Now Than They Realize and Most Have No Idea

Inventory is up, homes are sitting longer, and sellers are making concessions in ways we have not seen in years. Matt Brady breaks down three tools first-time buyers can stack together to get deals th... ...more

Mortgage

April 09, 2026•5 min read