GREENWAY BLOG

3 September 2025

Are You Missing Out on Mortgage Savings?

  Life gets busy—it’s easy to focus on the things you love and overlook opportunities that could save you thousands on your mortgage. The truth is, your home investment is constantly influenced by changing factors like: Home values and neighborhood trends Your growing equity Mortgage insurance requirements Interest rate shifts Market updates That’s where Greenway Mortgage’s Mortgage Minder program comes in. Instead of keeping track of all these moving parts yourself, Mortgage Minder does the work for you—monitoring your mortgage and the market to spot...

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29 August 2025

MarketMinute | Interest Rates Fell This Week

Both new jobless claims and continuing claims fell last week. Layoffs remain low even as hiring slows across the broader labor market. Second quarter GDP was revised up to 3.3%, more than expected. Growth was driven by strong consumer spending and fewer imports. Consumer confidence slipped in August as worries about finding jobs, tariffs, and inflation weighed on household optimism. New home sales fell in July after June’s sharp upward revision. The housing market is still struggling as consumers...

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22 August 2025

MarketMinute | Rates remain flat while we wait on the Fed

Jobless claims rose to 235K last week, up 11K, reaching the highest level since June and signaling a possible cool-down in the labor market. Minutes from last month's Fed meeting showed debate over tariffs’ impact on prices. Board members worried more about inflation than job losses. Tariffs are starting to impact consumer prices. Retailers like Home Depot and Walmart acknowledge passing rising import costs on to shoppers. In August, builder confidence hit its lowest point in 5 years. Rising...

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21 August 2025

Week-by-Week Moving Checklist for a Stress-Free Home Transition

  Buying a new home is one of life’s biggest milestones— and while securing the right mortgage is a huge part of the journey, the moving process itself can be just as overwhelming. Between packing, coordinating movers, and transferring utilities, it’s easy to feel like your to-do list never ends. That’s why we’ve created a week-by-week moving checklist to help you stay organized from the moment you sign your mortgage paperwork to the day you’re settled into your new home. And the best part? You can download the full printable checklist here so you can keep it handy every step of the way. Why Planning Ahead Matters...

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15 August 2025

MarketMinute | Purchase Apps Continue To Rise

Consumer inflation was slightly higher in July but still met expectations, ramping up markets' bets that the Fed would cut rates in September. Wholesale inflation rose much more than expected in July, signaling tariff costs may trickle down to consumers in the coming months. Markets are currently betting on Fed policy rate cuts to begin in September. Mortgage rates already reflect the market speculation. The refinance share of mortgage activity increased to 46.5% of total applications from 41.5% the...

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