Michael Neill, NMLS # 233701

06/05/2026

Rates were flat during the week ending June 5, 2026, as peace talks in the Middle East continued to drag on with no new progress. Franklin Loan Center is an Equal Housing Lender.

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05/29/2026

Rates improved during the week ending May 29, 2026, as markets anticipated a peace deal. Franklin Loan Center is an Equal Housing Lender.

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05/22/2026

Rates crept higher during the week ending May 22, 2026, as inflation fears continued to drive up bond yields globally. Franklin Loan Center is an Equal Housing Lender.

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05/15/2026

Mortgage rates creeped higher during the week May 15, 2026, as both wholesale and consumer inflation jumped. Franklin Loan Center is an Equal Housing Lender.

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05/12/2026

Congrats to the Class of 2026 on this huge milestone!

Not that you asked for it—but we wanted to share our top 5 tips for graduates from a mortgage perspective.

Homeownership is one of the most powerful wealth‑building tools out there, and the earlier you get started, the better

05/08/2026

Rates moved higher early in the week ending May 8, 2026, but dropped later in the week on optimism that a deal with Iran is forthcoming. Franklin Loan Center is an Equal Housing Lender.

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05/01/2026

Rates moved higher during the week ending May 1, 2026, as oil prices rose and the Strait of Hormuz remained closed to commercial traffic. Franklin Loan Center is an Equal Housing Lender.

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04/24/2026

The National Association of Realtors just released its annual Generational Homebuyer & Seller Trends Report, breaking down home purchases by age.

Here’s the big takeaway
52% of homes purchased last year were bought by buyers ages 46–70.

What do you think happens next year?

Will Boomers keep the crown—or could we see a surge from older Millennials?

04/24/2026

Rates remained unchanged during the week ending April 24, 2026, as the cease fire in the Middle East helped oil prices hold steady. Franklin Loan Center is an Equal Housing Lender.

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04/17/2026

During the week ending April 17, 2026, mortgage rates ticked higher mid-week before pulling back, leaving them roughly where they started the week. Franklin Loan Center is an Equal Housing Lender.

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