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This morning's jobs report (aka employment situation report) for May was likely bad for mortgage rates. Read on for the figures, but they were unexpectedly good for the economy and bad for inflation.

Homeowners have record levels of equity. And many are tapping theirs using HELOCs, according to a new study. Yes, we're seeing a HELOC boom.

Markets are concerned about section 899, a provision buried in the tax and spending bill. But are they overreacting?

Mortgage rates barely budged yesterday as markets ignored that morning's economic reports. No surprise there. It's been the same story since tariffs and deficits began dominating headlines and lead ...

Adam Godby (NMLS 2286643) is a Loan Officer and Team Lead at Paddio Home Loans in Springfield, Missouri. Adam ensures his ...