Mortgage Demand Dives Nearly 22 to End 2024

Mortgage rates are at the highest level in nearly 8 months. So why are some people refinancing?

The 30-year mortgage rate has inched up to the highest level since early last summer. Refinances are unexpectedly going up.

MarketWatch - Jan. 20

Newsom announces bank mortgage loan grace period after wildfires

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) announced on Saturday commitments from five major banks to offer homeowners affected by the wildfires a 90-day grace period on their mortgage payments. The ...

The Hill - Jan. 19

Biden pardons nearly 2,500 nonviolent drug offenders

"With this action, I have now issued more individual pardons and commutations than any president in U.S. history," President Joe Biden wrote in his announcement Friday.

ABC News - Jan. 17

Mortgage rules could be eased to boost loans

The £100 limit on contactless cards could also be scrapped, as regulators respond to the prime minister's plea.

BBC News - Jan. 17

4 reasons to get preapproved for a mortgage loan this January

If you're entering the home market soon, experts say this is a good time to get pre-approved for a mortgage.

CBS News - Jan. 16

Mortgages, credit cards, auto loans: Expert predictions for interest rates in 2025

The Federal Reserve is expected to cut rates further in 2025, paving the way for slightly lower borrowing costs for consumers.

CNBC - Jan. 16

Oil prices end higher as traders weigh demand prospects, supply risks

Oil futures settled higher Wednesday, finding support after snapping a three-day winning streak that had been driven in part by wider U.S. sanctions on Russia as well as cold weather in much of the ...

MarketWatch - Jan. 15

Hollywood production rose at the end of a brutal 2024. But wildfires add new uncertainty

From October to December, Hollywood production was up 6.2% compared with the same period a year earlier, according to the nonprofit FilmLA.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 15

Cowboys DEEP DIVE: End of McCarthy era; Deion Sanders, Saleh & other top HC candidates | Inside Coverage

In this episode of Inside Coverage, hosts Jason Fitz, Jori Epstein and Frank Schwab go full Christmas Carol as they look into the Dallas Cowboys' past, present and future.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 15

Music streams hit nearly 5 trillion in 2024, with women pop performers leading in US

Did you stream more music in 2024

ABC News - Jan. 15

Disney wins the 2024 box office as year-end receipts offer a welcome boost

Full-year ticket sales were down just 3.4% from 2023, reaching $8.74 billion, a far cry from the nearly 27% shortage seen at the midway point of 2024.

CNBC - Jan. 15

Dive boat survivors say they were pressed to sign statements they couldn't read

The group say their official witness statements were translated into Arabic by a boat company employee.

BBC News - Jan. 15

Trapped in the dark for 35 hours - Red Sea dive-boat survivors tell of terrifying escapes

Eleven survivors describe what happened and raise safety questions about the dive boat Sea Story.

BBC News - Jan. 14

Will mortgage rates fall below 6% in 2025? What experts say

Rates could fall that low, but certain conditions must play out for that to happen this year, experts say.

CBS News - Jan. 13

Mike Tomlin on hot seat? Coach, Steelers need to make drastic changes following historic collapse to end 2024

Pittsburgh needs to change how it operates, starting with Tomlin

CBS Sports - Jan. 12

High five or high dive? What we know about stock returns in years ending in ‘5.’

History suggests that 5 is the market’s lucky number — just don’t bet on it.

MarketWatch - Jan. 11

Mortgage rates were expected to fall, but they’re surging. There’s a reason for that.

Rates were supposed to go down — but a strong U.S. economy is getting in the way.

MarketWatch - Jan. 11

Rams-Vikings Relocation Nearly Unprecedented in NFL History

Ultimately, the NFL had no choice. On Thursday, as multiple fires continued to burn across Los Angeles, the league announced it would move Monday night’s wild card game between the Los Angeles Rams ...

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 10

Mortgage rates are not rising yet but Reeves has to act

Why Rachel Reeves needs a more detailed growth strategy - and soon.

BBC News - Jan. 10

Labor Market Ends 2024 With a Bang

Surprisingly, employers added 256,000 jobs in December 2024, and unemployment ticked down.

Inc. - Jan. 10

'High demand' for City of Culture opening ceremony

'High demand' reported for open-air performance in Bradford city centre on Friday.

BBC News - Jan. 10

UK debt market sell-off threatens mortgage pain for households

Some 700,000 borrowers face jump in repayments when fixed-rate deals end this year

Financial Times - Jan. 10

Wild Card deep dives: Stroud vs. Herbert, blueprint for Broncos & Rams & more | Football 301

In this absolutely packed episode of Football 301, Nate Tice and Charles McDonald break down every matchup heading into Wild Card weekend, offering insights into how playoff contenders are shaping ...

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 10

Rebels issue demand for RFU chief Sweeney sacking

The crisis at the top of English rugby erupts as rebels call for a final confrontation over Rugby Football Union's embattled chief executive Bill Sweeney

BBC News - Jan. 9

30-Year Mortgage Rate Climbs to 6.93%, the Highest Since July

Borrowing costs have been rising for months, tracking yields on government bonds. The move threatens to push more buyers and sellers to the sidelines.

The New York Times - Jan. 9

2024-25 College Football Playoff odds, semifinals picks, best bets from expert: CFB parlay returns nearly 3-1

Thomas Casale has reviewed the College Football Playoff bracket and locked in his best bets for the 2025 CFP semifinals

CBS Sports - Jan. 9

5 ways to save on your mortgage payments this January, according to experts

Saving on mortgage payments could help you start the new year strong. Here's how to get started.

CBS News - Jan. 9

U.S. Efforts to Cut Emissions Stalled in 2024 as Power Demand Surged

After staying flat for nearly two decades, electricity use is starting to rise again, and the boom in wind and solar power hasn’t kept pace.

The New York Times - Jan. 9

After leaving the U.S., Richard Gere dives into holiday season in Spain with family

The Hollywood legend has wasted no time in enjoying his new life in Spain, taking full advantage of the holiday season to explore the surrounding areas of his Madrid abode.

MarketWatch - Jan. 9

Mallorca’s Cyle Larin: ‘Some players dive with the pressure but I like it’

Club’s top scorer has his sights set on the Spanish Super Cup but harbours ambitions of playing in the Premier League. “Pair of extra socks, pair of extra boxers”, and that, Cyle Larin says, is ...

The Guardian - Jan. 9

Agent's Take: Ultimate 2024 end-of-season, 53-man roster that's the best team money can buy

Here's our ultimate 53-man roster, with salary cap and draft restrictions taken into account

CBS Sports - Jan. 8

What factors drive mortgage loan interest rates?

The Fed rate decisions aren't the only factor that plays a role in where mortgage rates head next.

CBS News - Jan. 8

Mortgage rates hit highest level since July, crushing application demand

Total mortgage application volume dropped 3.7% compared with the previous week.

CNBC - Jan. 8

Here's where mortgage rates could be headed in 2025

Mortgage rates in 2025 are expected to remain above 6%, according to multiple industry forecasts.

The Hill - Jan. 8

Will Pat Riley and the Heat bend to Jimmy Butler's demands?

The Heat star wants out of Miami. But what is it that he wants? The answer is obvious.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7

Suicide Squad Developer Let Go Of More Employees At The End Of 2024 - Report

Rocksteady, the studio behind Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, reportedly laid off six more workers at the end of 2024.. According to a report from Eurogamer , those who were impacted were ...

GameSpot - Jan. 7

C.F.P.B Sues Unit of Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Over Risky Mortgages

A federal consumer bureau claims Vanderbilt Mortgage, owned by Berkshire Hathaway, made loans to buyers of manufactured homes it knew could not repay them.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

Oil ends lower as signs of strong demand for Mideast crude fail to feed recent rally

Oil futures settled with a loss on Monday, with hopes for further economic stimulus from China and signs of strong demand for Middle Eastern crude failing to support prices in the wake of a ...

MarketWatch - Jan. 6

Mortgage Demand Dives Nearly 22 to End 2024

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