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Mortgage
National / Real Estate

Mortgage Payments Jump 74% in Five Years as Rates Bite

September 30, 2026September 29, 2026 - by Timothy Alexander

U.S. homebuyers faced estimated monthly mortgage payments 74% higher in August than five years earlier despite putting more money down, underscoring how higher borrowing costs have overwhelmed the affordability benefit …

Mortgage Payments Jump 74% in Five Years as Rates Bite Read More

Mortgage
National / Real Estate

Mortgage Interest Now Exceeds Home Cost for Typical Buyer

June 16, 2026June 15, 2026 - by Timothy Alexander

A buyer purchasing the median-priced U.S. home with a standard 30-year mortgage will now pay more in interest than the home’s purchase price, underscoring how elevated borrowing costs continue to …

Mortgage Interest Now Exceeds Home Cost for Typical Buyer Read More
Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA)
Pennsylvania

PHFA Launches Deferred Down Payment Assistance Loan

May 9, 2026May 9, 2026 - by Timothy Alexander

HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency launched a new home purchase assistance program offering 0% interest loans with no monthly payments to help eligible homebuyers cover down payment and …

PHFA Launches Deferred Down Payment Assistance Loan Read More

Homeowners
Real Estate / Veteran Issues

Veterans Unlock Homeownership Years Faster With Powerful 0% Down VA Loan Advantage

November 20, 2025November 18, 2025 - by Timothy Alexander

PHILADELPHIA, PA — A new analysis shows that Veterans using a 0% down VA home loan can purchase a home 4.4 years sooner than buyers relying on a traditional 12% …

Veterans Unlock Homeownership Years Faster With Powerful 0% Down VA Loan Advantage Read More

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