by Alterna Mortgage | Jun 23, 2026 | Financing, Home Buying, Housing Market, Real Estate
Home sellers are increasingly offering concessions to entice buyers, as recent data indicates this trend reached a new high in May due to persistently high mortgage rates and subdued demand in the market. Buyers should take advantage of this and get some upgrades or...
by Alterna Mortgage | Jun 19, 2026 | Financing, Interest rates, Refinancing
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh announced five new task forces aimed at reforming the central bank, including reviewing how it sets monetary policy and studies the impact of artificial intelligence. Here are the five independent task forces announced by Federal...
by Alterna Mortgage | Jun 18, 2026 | Interest rates, Refinancing
The Federal Reserve held rates steady at its June 2026 meeting, which was widely expected by financial markets. While the Fed did not make a change this time, its comments still matter because they help shape investor expectations — and those expectations can...
by Alterna Mortgage | Jun 4, 2026 | Financing, Interest rates, Mortgage Programs
At today’s mortgage rates, the typical homebuyer will pay more in interest over 30 years than the home’s purchase price, according to a new analysis. A buyer putting 20% down on the median-priced U.S. home would pay about $413,700 in interest over a 30-year mortgage...
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