Paul Centopani, Editor

Paul Centopani is a writer and editor who started covering the lending and housing markets in 2018. Previous to joining The Mortgage Reports, he was a reporter for National Mortgage News. Paul grew up in Connecticut, graduated from Binghamton University and now lives in Chicago after a decade in New York and the D.C. area.

Articles by Paul Centopani

Real Estate NewsDecember 23, 2024

More Housing Coming? Home Builder Confidence Holds in December

Home builder optimism stayed relatively high in December, perhaps signaling an upcoming increase in housing supply.

Daily Mortgage RatesDecember 23, 2024

Mortgage Rates Grow Again | Today, Dec. 23, 2024

VA LoansDecember 23, 2024

Three Quarters of VA Loan Borrowers Put 0% Down

Low down payments are one of the biggest benefits of a mortgage backed by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

ForecastsDecember 20, 2024

Will Interest Rates Go Down in January? | Predictions 2025

Mortgage rates rollercoastered through 2024. Will they trend downwards in January? Here's what the experts think.

Daily Mortgage RatesDecember 20, 2024

Mortgage Rates Keep Climbing | Today, Dec. 20, 2024

Daily Mortgage RatesDecember 19, 2024

Mortgage Rates Rise After Fed Cut | Today, Dec. 19, 2024

Mortgage NewsDecember 18, 2024

Fed Cuts Rates by 25 Basis Points in December

The Federal Reserve voted to cut the fed funds rate by 25 basis points in December. Will mortgage rates decrease in 2025?

Daily Mortgage RatesDecember 18, 2024

Mortgage Rates Inch Up Ahead of Fed Meeting | Today, Dec. 18, 2024

Daily Mortgage RatesDecember 17, 2024

Mortgage Rates All Climb | Today, Dec. 17, 2024

Daily Mortgage RatesDecember 16, 2024

Mortgage Rates Tick Up | Today, Dec. 16, 2024

Daily Mortgage RatesDecember 13, 2024

Mortgage Rates Slide Again, ARMs Rise | Today, Dec. 13, 2024

Home EquityDecember 12, 2024

Borrowers Gained $425 Billion in Home Equity in Q3 2024

Home equity gains reached $425 billion in the third quarter of 2024, giving the average borrower about $311,000 to tap into.

Daily Mortgage RatesDecember 12, 2024

Mortgage Rates Continue Descent | Today, Dec. 12, 2024

Mortgage NewsDecember 11, 2024

Will Mortgage Rates Go Down After the December Fed Meeting?

With the inflation fight ongoing, will the Federal Reserve make the third rate cut of 2024 at its December meeting?

Daily Mortgage RatesDecember 11, 2024

Mortgage Rates All Fall, Inflation Inches Up | Today, Dec. 11, 2024

Buying a homeDecember 10, 2024

Mortgage Requirements Got Tighter in November

Mortgage credit requirements got more restricted in November for prospective home buyers, reaching a five-month low.

Daily Mortgage RatesDecember 10, 2024

Mortgage Rates Inch Up| Today, Dec. 10, 2024

Real Estate NewsDecember 9, 2024

November Housing Inventory Hits 5-Year High

Active for-sale listings grew annually in November for the 13th straight month, an encouraging sign for first-time home buyers.

Daily Mortgage RatesDecember 9, 2024

Mortgage Rates Move Sideways to Open Week | Today, Dec. 9, 2024

Daily Mortgage RatesDecember 6, 2024

Mortgage Rates Up Slightly, Jobs Added in November | Today, Dec. 6, 2024

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