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A drop in mortgage rates has failed to ignite home-buying demand, but builders remain optimistic
Builder sentiment inched up in October, the National Association of Home Builders said.Business - MarketWatch - October 17 -
Mortgage demand drops to its lowest level since July, as interest rates return to summer highs
Total mortgage application volume dropped 6.7% from the previous week, hitting its lowest level since JulyBusiness - CNBC - October 23 -
New-home sales jump to highest level since May 2023, as lower mortgage rates drew buyers in
New-home sales surged in September, as home buyers seized on lower mortgage rates.Business - MarketWatch - October 24 -
How does the 10-year Treasury yield affect mortgage rates? Experts explain
The 10-year Treasury yield plays a significant role in your mortgage loan borrowing costs. Here's how.Top stories - CBS News - October 24 -
Mortgage rates rise for the fourth week in a row. But in these states, it’s still cheaper to buy than to rent.
The 30-year mortgage rate is averaging at 6.54%, Freddie Mac said in its latest weekly survey on Thursday.Business - MarketWatch - October 24 -
U.S. housing market is on the ‘verge of a vicious cycle,’ which is ‘not good for America,’ Lennar Mortgage head warns
Laura Escobar, the president of Lennar Mortgage, said the lack of affordable housing options poses a threat to America’s future.Business - MarketWatch - October 29 -
Pending home sales jump to six-month high as lower mortgage rates draw buyers in
U.S. pending home sales rose 7.4% in September, the National Association of Realtors said on Wednesday.Business - MarketWatch - October 30 -
Should I pay off my mortgage in retirement? New book tackles big money questions
Retirement planning is filled with big questions. For some retirees, whether or not to pay off their mortgage is one of them.Business - CNBC - November 3 -
Should you lock in a mortgage rate after the November rate cut? Experts weigh in
Aside from the November rate cut, several factors play a role in timing your mortgage rate lock.Top stories - CBS News - November 5 -
Trump or Harris: Who would bring mortgage rates down? Three economists weigh in.
What will happen to mortgage rates and home prices in a prospective Trump or Harris administration? MarketWatch spoke to three economists to find out.Business - MarketWatch - November 5 -
Mortgage rates are likely to stay high after Trump's election win—despite Fed rate cuts
With a Republican sweep of the presidency and Congress, mortgage rates could stay well above 6% for the rest of 2024.Business - CNBC - 5 days ago -
Prospective homebuyers absorb harsh reality: Mortgage rates probably aren’t coming down for a while
America’s prospective homebuyers absorb harsh reality: Mortgage rates probably aren’t coming down for a while.Top stories - NBC News - 3 days ago -
Homebuyers await mortgage relief after Federal Reserve's back-to-back rate cuts
The Federal Reserve has made two consecutive interest rate cuts but potential homebuyers are wondering when mortgage rates will drop. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady breaks down ...Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
My husband lost his job and we can no longer pay the mortgage. We have zero savings. Will we lose our home?
“What do we tell the lender?”Business - MarketWatch - October 26 -
I’m 63, retired and getting $45,000 per year. But I only have about $200,000 in my IRA and still have a mortgage. What’s my move?
Have an issue with your financial adviser or considering a new one? Email questions or concerns to picks@marketwatch.com. We’ll have financial advisers weigh in.Business - MarketWatch - October 30 -
I’m 67, married and have two mortgages worth $660,000. Should I use my 401(k) to pay them off?
“I want to have $6,000 a month in cash to live comfortably and travel upon retirement.”Business - MarketWatch - 3 days ago