Zach Wichter is a mortgage reporter at Bankrate. He previously worked on the Business desk at The New York Times where he won a Loeb Award for breaking news, and covered aviation for The Points Guy. He also worked in production on Dateline NBC and wrote anchor copy for New York 1. He graduated from Northwestern University with a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism in 2013. As president of his co-op board in Queens (it’s like a condo board, but more New York-y), Zach is constantly thinking about real estate and dealing with issues of homeownership, HOA-style house rules and mortgage eligibility.
Zach Wichter
Recent Articles By Zach Wichter
-
Mortgages
30-year mortgage rate inches above 3 percent, Freddie Mac reports
The benchmark 30-year mortgage rate rose above 3 percent for the first time since this summer.
1 MIN READ Mar. 4, 2021
-
Real Estate
How the legacy of environmental racism continues to shape housing in America
Environmental justice advocates are hopeful that the Biden administration will address systemic inequality in housing.
5 MIN READ Mar. 4, 2021
-
Mortgages
15-year mortgage rate dips in Bankrate’s latest survey
After climbing steadily over the past few weeks, the average rate on a 15-year mortgage fell off slightly.
1 MIN READ Mar. 4, 2021
-
Mortgages
DACA recipients qualify for FHA mortgages under new agency rules
DACA recipients can get a low down payment mortgage under the new policy.
2 MIN READ Mar. 2, 2021
-
Mortgages
Mortgage Q & A: Cities are doing just fine, TD Bank executive says
Urban housing markets are still alive, and mortgage rates are on their way up.
3 MIN READ Mar. 2, 2021
-
Mortgages
Mortgage and real estate news this week: Migration patterns shift, Black homeownership rates
As we approach year two in the pandemic, here’s where things stand in the mortgage and real estate industries.
1 MIN READ Feb. 27, 2021
-
Real Estate
Home prices continue historic rise, setting another new record
Low mortgage rates are pushing home prices, but so is lack of inventory.
1 MIN READ Feb. 26, 2021
-
Mortgages
6 ways to know whether a 15-year mortgage is right for you
These shorter mortgages are more popular than ever. See if one will fit your needs.
4 MIN READ Feb. 26, 2021
-
Mortgages
Biden extends forbearance and foreclosure protections through June. Here’s how forbearance works
There are options for staying in your home even if you still can’t pay the mortgage.
5 MIN READ Feb. 26, 2021
-
Mortgages
Mortgage rates are rising fast. Have you missed the boat on refinancing?
As interest rates start to climb, the window for mortgage savings with a refinance may be closing.
3 MIN READ Feb. 26, 2021