Mortgage Rates End Week Slightly Higher
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A federal appeals court has overturned former City State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby's mortgage fraud conviction, but they kept in place her perjury convictions.
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A federal appeals court has upheld the perjury convictions of former Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby, but the court overturned a mortgage fraud conviction and the resulting forfeiture of a Florida property.
Effective immediately, Fannie and Freddie will allow mortgage lenders to use VantageScore credit ratings to assess creditworthiness.
A federal appeals court vacated former Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby’s mortgage fraud conviction, while upholding two separate perjury convictions.
High home prices and mortgage rates have made it much harder for Americans—especially first-time buyers—to purchase homes. Many current homeowners, especially those with low or no mortgage payments, are staying put rather than selling,
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As of July 11, 2025, mortgage rates remain mixed, with the 30-year fixed at 6.625% and 15-year rates at 5.75%.