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7% mortgage rates are a warning about who will win the election, economist says

Mark Zandi of Moody’s Analytics says rising mortgage rates offer clues about how investors are considering the postelection future of the U.S. economy

Business - MarketWatch - October 30

Mortgage rates rise to highest level since July due to these 3 reasons

Mortgage applications fell 0.1% in the last week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.

Business - MarketWatch - October 30

Mortgage demand stalls as interest rates surge higher ahead of election

Total mortgage application volume was essentially flat, falling 0.1% compared with the previous week.

Business - CNBC - October 30

Mortgage rates increase for the fifth straight week — but there’s good news

The 30-year mortgage rate is averaging 6.72%, Freddie Mac said in its latest weekly survey on Thursday.

Business - MarketWatch - October 31

Average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the US rises for fifth straight week

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. rose for the fifth straight week, returning to its highest level since early August

America’s secret weapon against inflation: The 30-year home mortgage

Being able to lock in a predictable payment for decades isn’t just a financial tool; it protects families from economic uncertainty.

Business - MarketWatch - November 2

What will happen to mortgage rates after this week's Fed rate cut?

The Federal Reserve is set to issue another rate cut this week. Here's what could then happen to mortgage rates.

Mortgage delinquencies ticked up in September for the 4th month in a row

Rising interest rates and hurricane-related pressures are driving an increase in late mortgage payments, Intercontinental Exchange says.

Business - MarketWatch - November 5

Weekly mortgage demand tanks 11% as interest rates surge higher

Total mortgage application volume dropped 10.8% compared to the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association's seasonally adjusted index.

Business - CNBC - 6 days ago

Mortgage rates inch up to a 3-month high ahead of Fed meeting

Mortgage applications fell 10.8% in the last week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.

Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago

The Fed’s ‘temporary’ mortgage-backed security experiment will last decades

It looks like the Fed is stuck with very large, losing “temporary” mortgage-backed securities investments for a long time to come.

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

Mortgage rates surge higher on Trump victory, causing housing stocks to fall

Lennar, D.R. Horton and PulteGroup were all down Wednesday. Retailers Home Depot and Lowe's were also lower.

Business - CNBC - 6 days ago

Will UK interest rate cut make mortgages and loans cheaper?

Bank of England interest rates affect the mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions of people.

Why mortgage rates could be heading to 8%, despite a Fed cut

The 30-year rate inched up for the sixth week in a row ahead of an expected interest-rate cut by the Federal Reserve.

Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago

What the Fed rate cut means for mortgage interest rates

Another Fed rate cut is now official. Here's what that could mean for mortgage interest rates.

Why mortgage interest rates may drop again this week

Could mortgage interest rates head back down again this week? Here's why they could.

Corporate debts mount as credit funds let borrowers defer payments

Use of payment-in-kind loan terms is growing as companies struggle with heavy leverage and high interest rates

Business - Financial Times - October 14

The dollar is rallying because investors are making a ‘down payment’ on a Trump election victory

The U.S. dollar has been strengthening in part because investors are growing more confident Donald Trump will be victorious in the Nov. 5 presidential election, according to one Wall Street ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 14

Worried about missing credit card payments? 4 things to do now

More Americans are worried about missing their credit card payments. If you're one of them, take these steps now.

The government is getting fed up with ransomware payments fueling endless cycle of cyberattacks

As ransomware cyberattacks escalate, government officials say companies are making bad decisions on the 'pay or not pay' dilemma, especially cyber insurers.

Business - CNBC - October 18

US banks consider cutting interest payments on company deposits

Lenders target corporate clients as they seek to maintain profit margins with Fed trimming benchmark rates

Business - Financial Times - October 20

Qantas to Expedite Payments to Former Ground Handlers After Court Ruling

Australia’s largest airline said it will work to expedite payments to former staff after a court ruling indicated the carrier could be on the hook for tens of millions of dollars in payments.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 20

Juul Class-Action Lawsuit Payments Inspire TikTok Trend

Unexpected payments from a class-action lawsuit have some TikTok users feeling flush.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 23

Putin calls for alternative international payment system at Brics summit

Russian president’s goal to de-dollarize world economy alarms members that do not want bloc to turn against west. Vladimir Putin has opened the expanded Brics summit by issuing a call for an ...

World - The Guardian - October 23

New football regulator to be given power to tackle controversial 'parachute payments'

"Strengthened" legislation to establish an independent football regulator for the elite men's game in England is set to be introduced to parliament by the government.

HSBC Hong Kong joins China’s alternative to Swift global payments system

Direct participation in Cips system will mean faster settlements and help internationalise use of renminbi

Business - Financial Times - October 24

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