Cut Affect Mortgages

Lower mortgage rates draw homeowners in — but keep home buyers out

Mortgage applications rose 2.2% in the last week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.

MarketWatch - 19h

Homebuyer mortgage demand drops further, a troubling sign for the spring market

Homebuyers are seeing very little reason to get a jump on the all-important spring housing market, even with more listings coming up for sale.

CNBC - 1d

Falcons' Cousins says arm injuries affected play

Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins says shoulder and elbow injuries suffered in Atlanta's Week 10 loss to the Saints affected his play going forward, ultimately leading to his benching in favor of ...

ESPN - 2d

Chiefs not mortgaging future for three-peat

The Chiefs are steadfast in not going all-in at the expense of ruining future seasons.

ESPN - 2d

How could Trump's tariffs affect the UK?

How might the UK be affected by Trump's tariffs, even if they are not imposed on the UK?

BBC News - 3d

What does Taiwan have to do with US mortgage rates?

The weird financial dance between Taiwanese life insurers and US homebuyers

Financial Times - 3d

Australia news live: Antoinette Lattouf gives evidence in case against ABC; NAB becomes first of big four banks to cut fixed-interest mortgage rates

Follow today’s news live. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Labor names sites of more study hubs for regional uni students . The federal government has announced ...

The Guardian - 3d

Has Your Nonprofit Been Affected by Federal Funding Cuts? We Want to Hear From You.

The Trump administration is slashing federal grants. The New York Times wants to talk to nonprofits that have lost funding — or fear they might.

The New York Times - 4d

Why Americans still can’t get cheaper mortgages, car loans or card balances after three Fed rate cuts

‘This is one of the worst rate-cutting cycles ever for consumers,’ says one expert

MarketWatch - 5d

How Trump’s Tariffs Could Affect Americans

President Trump relies on tariffs to address trade, immigration and drug issues. Ana Swanson, who covers trade and international economics for The New York Times, explains their potential impact on ...

The New York Times - 5d

Maresca: Transfer talk has affected Chelsea form

Enzo Maresca has said that Chelsea's form has "100%" been affected by transfer speculation, claiming some of his players may not have been fully focussed.

ESPN - 6d

Mortgage rates are stuck at 7% as Fed holds steady on interest rates

Bad news for home buyers: Mortgage rates are largely stuck at 7% for the time being.

MarketWatch - Jan. 29

Is the Fed interest rate pause good for mortgage rates?

The Fed's rate pause is likely to impact borrowing costs — but will it make mortgage loans more affordable?

CBS News - Jan. 29

Bank of England warns of risks in relaxing mortgage limits

Andrew Bailey welcomes ‘open public debate’, but cautions that easing rules could lead to more repossessions

Financial Times - Jan. 29

How Fed Rates Influence Mortgages, Credit Cards, Savings and More

Here’s how the central bank’s interest rate stance influences car loans, credit cards, mortgages, savings and student loans.

The New York Times - Jan. 29

How will the UK's growth plans affect me?

Rachel Reeves wants to push ahead with building and reform planning, but what does that mean for you?

BBC News - Jan. 29

How does the mortgage interest tax deduction work? Experts explain

The mortgage interest deduction can save homeowners money on taxes — but it's not for everyone, experts say.

CBS News - Jan. 29

Mortgage demand drops further, even as interest rates settle

Mortgage rates didn’t move last week, but demand for new home loans continued to weaken.

NBC News - Jan. 29

Mortgage demand drops further, even as interest rates settle

Mortgage rates didn't move last week, but demand for new home loans continued to weaken.

CNBC - Jan. 29

Wine glass injury will not affect game - Scheffler

World number one Scottie Scheffler says a "stupid" hand injury sustained on Christmas Day will not impact his play.

BBC News - Jan. 29

13-hour coach? Newcastle travel affected by storm

Newcastle United's travel plans for their Premier League clash against Southampton could be affected by Storm Eowyn, manager Eddie Howe admitted on Friday.

ESPN - Jan. 24

Trump promised to lower housing costs. Mortgage rates stand in the way.

The 30-year mortgage rate fell for the first time in six weeks, but remains elevated.

MarketWatch - Jan. 24

Mortgage rates aren't likely to fall any time soon — here’s why

Mortgage rates have more than doubled from recent lows in 2021. They're not poised to fall much any time soon, economists said.

CNBC - Jan. 21

Reeves backs plans for looser limits on mortgage lending

UK chancellor favours proposals by financial regulator for banks to take more risks to boost home ownership

Financial Times - 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

How have the California wildfires affected Hollywood?

The ongoing devastation has impacted this year’s awards season, raising questions over the Oscars and Grammys. The California wildfires have to date killed at least 25 people, destroyed or ...

The Guardian - 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

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

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

How does a criminal conviction affect Trump, if at all?

President-elect Donald Trump will become the first sitting U.S. president to have a criminal record when he takes office in 10 days. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman breaks down what this means ...

CBS News - 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

Will the new presidency affect WFH for federal workers?

Winds of change are blowing, and for federal workers these could bring an end to the widespread remote work policies adopted and enhanced during the pandemic. Recommendations from the new ...

The Hill - 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

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