Mortgage rates fell to low levels during the pandemic, dropping below 3% as real estate prices soared. But subsequent issues with inflation ultimately caused the Federal Reserve to raise its benchmark ...

Following its March meeting, the Federal Reserve did not change the federal funds rate, keeping the target rate at a range of 5.25-5.50%. A few months ago, many experts predicted that the Fed would ...

Mortgage rates are nearing 7% again as a big rally in the bond market, tied to Fed rate cut bets, gives homebuyers a much-needed boost toward year-end. U.S. mortgage rates extended their recent ...

Consumer inflation increased 0.1% in November and 3.1% over the last 12 months, following October’s 3.2%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ (BLS) Consumer Price Index (CPI), released Dec.

Although mortgage rates haven’t come down significantly as many Americans have wished for, lenders are reporting increased demand for home purchase loans and don’t seem overly concerned by economic ...

Mortgage rates continued to drop this week, as economic uncertainty raised the prospects for further rate cuts from the Federal Reserve this year. The average rate on 30-year fixed home loans dropped ...

With spring's official arrival just around the corner, it's an ideal time to refresh your financial strategy and give your money the growth opportunity it deserves. Today's best high-yield savings ...

With mortgage rates declining, fall 2025 is shaping up to be a "new spring" for the housing market, boosting originations and buyer activity. However, the potential government shutdown poses risks to ...