Mortgage rates fall, real estate stocks jump after Fed speech  Real Estate News by RealEstateNews.com

What to Know About the Allegations Against Lisa Cook of the Fed  The New York Times

Powell hints at potential interest rate cuts. What that means for homeowners hoping to refinance  CNBC

Justice Dept. urges Fed chair to fire top official accused of mortgage fraud  The Washington Post

Team Trump finds something new to weaponize: mortgage fraud allegations  MSNBC News

Average rate on a 30-year mortgage holds steady at lowest level in nearly 10 months  WTOP

Mortgage Interest Rates Today: Mortgage Rates Stay Put—for Now—While Fed’s Next Step Looms  Realtor.com

Trump’s Allies Push Mortgage-Fraud Probes of Political Foes  Newsweek

Average five-year mortgage drops below 5% to lowest level in two years  BBC

Current refi mortgage rates report for Aug. 21, 2025  Fortune