
JPMorgan Chase has launched a limited‑time mortgage rate promotion that applies to both home‑purchase and refinance loans. The program offers an automatic 0.25 percentage‑point discount, with rates potentially dropping from 5.50 % to 5.25 %, and is available until March 8 2026 with a 60‑day lock period. In addition, borrowers can “stack” the discount with Chase’s relationship pricing, which can provide up to an additional 1 % off the rate for sizable new deposits. Analysts caution shoppers to evaluate closing costs and fees, as competing lenders may present lower all‑in rates.

Rate has introduced RateFi, a new mortgage product that lets borrowers leverage their cryptocurrency holdings without liquidating them. The program treats verified crypto as both qualifying income and reserve assets, though any down‑payment must still be converted to U.S. dollars....