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Rate notes from the underworld.
Mortgage math without the warm blanket. Notes from the rate desk.
2026-04-18 / 5 min
APR, Points, and the Real Cost of a Mortgage
A ruthless way to compare APR, points, credits, and monthly payment without getting hypnotized by one number.
2026-04-04 / 4 min
Refinance Break-Even Without the Fog
A refinance should earn its keep. Here is how we think about break-even windows and borrower time.
2026-03-22 / 6 min
When Debt Consolidation Deserves a Mortgage
Debt consolidation can be powerful, dangerous, or both. The answer lives in payment relief and total interest.