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Pending home sales drop sharply in December as mortgage rates surge back over 7%
Pending home sales in the U.S. fell in December as mortgage rates climbed again.CNBC - 8h -
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 - 1d -
Pending home sales drop sharply in December as mortgage rates surge back over 7%
Signed contracts on existing homes dropped a sharp 5.5% in December from the previous month and fell 5% from the prior year, according to the National Association of Realtors.NBC News - 4h -
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 expertMarketWatch - 10h -
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 - 1d -
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 - 1d -
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 repossessionsFinancial Times - 1d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 1d -
Paul George gets stuck as Eagles fans celebrate
The 76ers star acknowledged fans on Broad Street after Sunday's NFC Championship Game.ESPN - 2d -
Existing-Home Sales in 2024 Were Slowest in Decades Amid High Mortgage Rates
The market perked up late in the year when interest rates eased, but affordability challenges yielded the fewest transactions since 1995.The New York Times - 6d -
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 - 6d -
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 ownershipFinancial Times - Jan. 20 -
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 -
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 -
Mortgage rates rise past a key mark, signaling bad news for home buyers
The 30-year mortgage rate inched up for the fifth week in a row, Freddie Mac says, making it more expensive to take on a mortgage.MarketWatch - Jan. 16 -
30-Year Mortgage Rate Rises Above 7% for First Time Since May
The latest jump threatens to sideline more buyers and sellers.The New York Times - Jan. 16 -
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 -
Astronaut stuck in orbit takes first spacewalk
Nasa astronaut Suni Williams, one of two astronauts stuck on the International Space Station, has completed her first spacewalk since arriving.BBC 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 -
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 -
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 -
Average US long-term mortgage rate inches up to 6.93% for fourth straight increase
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate ticked up again this week, remaining at its highest level since JulyABC News - Jan. 9 -
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 -
The U.S. Economy Is Stuck in a Showdown Between Trump and the Federal Reserve
The president-elect wants lower interest rates but Jerome Powell sees them staying high.Inc. - 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 -
WATCH: Passenger records himself stuck in Waymo car driving in circles
Mike Johns ordered a Waymo, the self-driving rideshare service from Google, but found himself in a malfunctioning car driving in a never-ending loop around the parking lot he was in.ABC News - Jan. 7 -
India rescuers race to save men stuck in flooded 'rat-hole' mine
Nine men were trapped on Monday morning after water flooded the narrow hole manually dug to extract coal.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
7 ways to get a lower mortgage rate in 2025
Lowering your interest rate can save you money over the life of the loan. Here are seven ways to make it happen.CBS News - Jan. 6 -
Mortgage rates inch up to start the year at a near six-month high. Will the housing market become more affordable in 2025?
The 30-year mortgage rate averaged at 6.91%, Freddie Mac said in its latest weekly survey on Thursday.MarketWatch - Jan. 4 -
UK mortgage approvals fall in November
Unexpected decline interrupts recovery in housing market activityFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
Where are mortgage, CD and credit card rates heading in 2025?
The Fed has been pushing down borrowing cuts since September, yet mortgage rates remain close to 7%. Here's what to expect in 2025.CBS News - Jan. 3 -
Mortgage demand dives nearly 22% to end 2024
A sharp rise in mortgage interest rates took its toll on mortgage demand, hitting just as the housing market entered its typically slowest stretch of the year.NBC News - Jan. 2 -
Mortgage demand dives nearly 22% to end 2024
Rising mortgage interest rates collided with the slowest month of the year for sales.CNBC - Jan. 2