Why are mortgage rates going up again?
It's all about expectations. Mortgage rates fell in anticipation of interest rate cuts. But then came the September jobs report.
Will Mortgage Rates Come Down Even Further After the Next Fed Meeting?
Mortgage rates are expected to gradually decline over the next year or so, but the immediate impact of rate cuts is unpredictable. Here's what you should know.
Should you refinance your mortgage now as rates drop?
It may not quite be the famous question of Shakespeare’s Hamlet, but it is something very much on the minds of U.S. homeowners these days: To refi or not to refi?
Today’s 15- and 30-year mortgage interest rates stay at 5.75% and 6.49%, respectively
Thinking about taking out a mortgage loan? Current mortgage rates hold at 5.75% for 15-year terms, while 30-year terms stay at 6.49%. Valerie Morris is a content editor with a focus on personal finance.
Mortgage Refinance Rates Climb to Two-Month High
After dipping last month to their cheapest level since early 2023, 30-year mortgage refi rates have climbed higher. Rates are up for most other refinance loans as well.
Why Mortgage Rates Haven’t Fallen Since the Fed Cut
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates, then standard 30-year mortgage rates went up. It’s a warning that lower rates from here are not a foregone conclusion.
You don’t have to refinance your mortgage to cut your interest
You can shave thousands of dollars and years off your home loan if you can swing a bit extra to prepay your principal each month.
Why mortgage rates rose after initially falling
Mortgage rates dropped after the Fed's interest rate cut announcement in September. Although rates appear to have slightly risen since dropping to a record two-year low, experts still believe they will trend down if the U.
Here's what U.S. mortgage rates did this summer
U.S. mortgage rates are expected to continue a decline, leading to a busier housing market to come in 2025. The increase in activity and competition will inevitably drive home prices up.
Don't expect mortgage rates to fall much further this year
While mortgage rates have been mostly on the decline for the last several months, they don’t have much further to fall.
Fall in mortgage rates stall, but backdrop for homebuyers improving
The decline in mortgage rates stalled on escalating geopolitical tensions and a rebound in short-term rates, but the backdrop for homebuyers is improving, according to the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Survey.
As interest rates fall, it's a 'fantastic time' to revisit bonds, advisor says — here's why
When constructing a bond portfolio, advisors weigh duration, which measures a bond’s sensitivity to interest rate changes.
Mortgage Rates Dip Across Almost Every Loan Type
Rates on 30-year new purchase mortgages finally declined—for the first time in a week and only the third time in three weeks.
What will happen to home prices as interest rates are cut?
Lower interest rates typically energize the housing market.
The best 3-year CD rates of October 2024
Discover the best and highest 3-year CD rates. Learn how to choose, what to consider and alternatives for the best return.
22 cities where homebuyers and owners will benefit most as interest rates tumble
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Here's what a $70,000 home equity loan costs monthly now that rates are falling
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After Floods, Soaring Insurance Rates Become a Hot Election Issue
Few states elect their insurance commissioners. But in North Carolina, a proposed 42 percent rate hike and Hurricane Helene ...