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Cash-Out Refi With a Low Rate: Why It’s a Trap [2026]
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Alex Lange
May 28
Cash-Out Refi With a Low Rate: Why It’s a Trap [2026]
A cash-out refi replaces your entire mortgage at today's rate, not just the cash-out amount. If you have a low rate, the math almost never works for you.
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HELOC vs Home Equity Loan With a Low Mortgage Rate [2026]
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Alex Lange
May 28
HELOC vs Home Equity Loan With a Low Mortgage Rate [2026]
Both a HELOC and home equity loan preserve your low first mortgage rate. See how to pick the right second lien for your renovation...
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HEL vs HELOC for Phased Renovation Projects [2026]
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Alex Lange
May 28
HEL vs HELOC for Phased Renovation Projects [2026]
Borrow a lump sum or draw as you go for a phased renovation? Your project timeline changes which home equity product costs less. Here's how to decide.
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Flávia Furlan Nunes, HousingWire Automation
May 28
Urban Institute study makes the case for a 100% LTV FHA mortgage
Researchers propose a slight bump to upfront mortgage insurance premiums to offset the risks of a zero-down FHA product.
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Weekly Mortgage Rates Tick Up as Inflation Flares Again
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NerdWallet
May 28
Weekly Mortgage Rates Tick Up as Inflation Flares Again
The global oil price shock is still filtering through the economy — and pushing mortgage rates higher along the way.
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Mortgage rates are rising again. Here’s what to know
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The Dallas Morning News
May 28
Mortgage rates are rising again. Here’s what to know
Mortgage rates in the U.S. are climbing again, increasing costs for homebuyers. Here’s what mortgage rates are and why they are rising.
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New home sales slump in April as buyers balk at higher mortgage rates
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Los Angeles Times
May 28
New home sales slump in April as buyers balk at higher mortgage rates
Sales of new homes declined in April by more than forecast as builder incentives failed to motivate potential buyers at the start of the spring selling season.
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US Veterans missing out on nearly $28B in VA support
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New York Post
May 28
US Veterans missing out on nearly $28B in VA support
Research from Veterans United Home Loans, the nation's largest VA lender, determined that more than 58,000 VA loans went unused in 2024, revealing a nearly $28 billion loss in home loan funds.
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US new home sales slump in April amid higher mortgage rates, prices
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Reuters
May 28
US new home sales slump in April amid higher mortgage rates, prices
Sales of new U.S. single-family homes fell in April as the boost from better weather faded and mortgage rates remained elevated.
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Mortgage Rates Today, Thursday, May 28: A Little Lower
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NerdWallet
May 28
Mortgage Rates Today, Thursday, May 28: A Little Lower
TL;DR: Rates fell today, but a new report shows inflation jumped.
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DAN GAINOR: Gen Z is right to be angry, but Boomers are not the real enemy
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Fox News
May 28
DAN GAINOR: Gen Z is right to be angry, but Boomers are not the real enemy
A Boomer argues both generations have valid points in the Gen Z financial debate, citing nuclear threats, 18% mortgage rates and today's student debt crisis.
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Home Refi Activity Plummets As Mortgage Rates Hit 9-Month Highs
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ZeroHedge
May 28
Home Refi Activity Plummets As Mortgage Rates Hit 9-Month Highs
ZeroHedge - On a long enough timeline, the survival rate for everyone drops to zero
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