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
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Mortgages
Weekly mortgage Q&A: Tips for servicemembers and veterans who want to buy a home
What members of the armed forces and veterans should know in the current real estate climate.
3 MIN READ May. 10, 2021
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Mortgages
Mortgage and real estate news this week: Effects of the housing boom, appliance shortages, rate forecast
This week we take a deep dive into the housing boom and also look at the ongoing home goods shortages.
2 MIN READ May. 8, 2021
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Mortgages
30-year mortgage rate down again in latest Freddie Mac survey
Freddie Mac reports the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate is 2.96 percent.
2 MIN READ May. 6, 2021
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Mortgages
Jumbo mortgage rates move down, boosting refi prospects for big-dollar borrowers
Jumbo mortgage rates fell this week, giving a boost to high-value homeowners looking to refinance.
1 MIN READ May. 5, 2021
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Real Estate
National renter eviction moratorium illegal, federal judge rules
The CDC’s eviction moratorium had been set to end in June.
1 MIN READ May. 5, 2021
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Real Estate
Why are house prices going up, and how long will it last?
Homebuyers will have to be especially savvy as low supply and rising prices make this a strong seller’s market.
3 MIN READ May. 4, 2021
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Mortgages
USDA home loans: What you need to know
USDA loans require no down payment and are designed for low- to moderate-income homebuyers.
3 MIN READ May. 3, 2021
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Real Estate
In a hyper-competitive market, how to find a real estate agent who won’t let you down
The real estate agent can make or break your home search or sale.
3 MIN READ May. 3, 2021
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Mortgages
Mortgage and real estate news this week: Housing crash worries, COVID relief, ARMs
Rising mortgage rates mostly won’t affect existing loans, and how to spot a poorly-constructed house.
1 MIN READ May. 1, 2021
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Real Estate
How homebuyers can spot cut corners in the new construction boom
As builders try to catch up with housing demand, some are taking shortcuts to get properties sold faster.
4 MIN READ Apr. 30, 2021