Mortgage Rates Held Steady This Week. Here Is Why That Matters for Homebuyers Right Now.

Mortgage Rates Held Steady This Week. Here Is Why That Matters for Homebuyers Right Now.

Whitney Pauley

Published on: 15/08/2026

July inflation came in exactly as expected, giving the Federal Reserve room to hold rates steady in September. Whitney Pauley, Senior Mortgage Advisor at CrossCountry Mortgage serving the Snoqualmie Valley and greater Seattle area, breaks down what it means for buyers this month.

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What's Actually Driving Mortgage Rates Right Now (And What It Means If You're Thinking About Moving)

What's Actually Driving Mortgage Rates Right Now (And What It Means If You're Thinking About Moving)

Whitney Pauley

Published on: 16/05/2026

Mortgage rates are sitting at 6.62% right now, and most people don't know why.

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The Debt-to-Income Ratio Explained for High Earners

The Debt-to-Income Ratio Explained for High Earners

Whitney Pauley

Published on: 28/04/2026

Why a high income doesn't always mean an easy approval — and how to plan ahead.

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Weekend Rates Update

Weekend Rates Update

Whitney Pauley

Published on: 18/04/2026

The headline you actually want to hear.

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