Mortgages Borrowing Costs

Biden cancels student loans for 150,000 more borrowers

President Joe Biden announced his administration had approved student loan relief for more than 150,000 borrowers, bringing the total number who have had their student debt cancelled under the ...

NBC News - 1d

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 - 2d

Spike in UK borrowing costs raises specter of public spending cuts

Former U.K. Finance Minister Vince Cable told CNBC on Friday that the UK was not in an "emergency panic situation," but was stuck in a low-growth trap.

CNBC - 2d

Synagogue Congregation Grieves in Borrowed Home After L.A. Fires

Across Los Angeles, congregants displaced by the blazes met for their first services in borrowed churches, synagogues and other temples.

The New York Times - 3d

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 - 4d

Mortgage rates are not rising yet but Reeves has to act

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

BBC News - 4d

UK government borrowing costs rise towards 16-year high

Yields jump after strong US jobs data, threatening to wipe out room for extra borrowing under Labour’s budget rules

Financial Times - 5d

The Costs of the Los Angeles Fires

Damages are now estimated to reach up to $57 billion. The blazes add to a string of climate-related catastrophes hitting businesses and homeowners.

The New York Times - 5d

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 - 5d

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 - 5d

Pound falls to lowest in over a year after UK borrowing costs rise

Economists have warned the rise could mean further tax hikes or spending cuts by the government.

BBC News - 5d

UK government seeks to soothe bond market nerves after borrowing costs soar

Treasury vows to stick to its fiscal rules and says gilt markets functioning ‘in an orderly way’

Financial Times - 5d

UK borrowing costs rising - what does it mean for me?

Government borrowing costs have hit their highest level for several years - what does it mean for you?

BBC News - 5d

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 - 5d

How to Get Your Company Ready to Borrow in 2025

Here are some tips to make your loan applications go smoothly and quickly in the new year.

Inc. - 6d

Corporate borrowers kick off 2025 with record-setting $83bn bond bonanza

Issuers pounce on surging investor demand for debt before Donald Trump returns to the White House

Financial Times - 6d

As natural disasters intensify, affected student loan borrowers have options

Federal student loan borrowers affected by the wildfires ripping across Southern California have relief options if they’re worried about keeping up with their payments as they recover.

NBC News - 6d

3 cheap ways to borrow money without using a credit card now

With credit card interest rates high, it helps to explore these alternative, cheaper ways to borrow money right now.

CBS News - 6d

As natural disasters intensify, affected student loan borrowers have options

Federal student loan borrowers impacted by the latest wildfires in California and other natural disasters have options if they're struggling.

CNBC - 6d

UK 10-year borrowing costs hit highest level since 2008

Treasury seeks to reassure markets as gilt sell-off threatens the government’s ability to meet its fiscal rules

Financial Times - 6d

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 - 6d

Trump ‘considering national economic emergency declaration’ to allow new tariffs; UK 10-year borrowing costs highest since 2008 – business live

Bond selloff drives yield on 10-year UK bonds to highest since 2008 financial crisis. Rise in UK borrowing costs could push Reeves to new public spending cuts Two UK investment trusts have ...

The Guardian - 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

Navy faces steep shipbuilding costs

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Navy's plan to build more ships faces steep costs The Congressional ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

Borrowing home equity in 2025? 3 things to consider first

Borrowing home equity in 2025 could be beneficial for owners, as long as they first account for these three items.

CBS News - Jan. 7

Faisal Islam: Soaring UK borrowing costs are a problem for Rachel Reeves

The Chancellor may face the prospect of breaking her own Budget rules

BBC News - Jan. 7

UK long-term borrowing costs hit highest level since 1998

Rising interest costs raise fears about chancellor’s ability to hit revised fiscal rules

Financial Times - Jan. 7

Your Customers Are Costing You Dearly

The customer is not always right. And some of them are more expensive than they’re worth.

Inc. - 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

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

Driving into Manhattan? That’ll Cost You as Congestion Begins

Congestion pricing is intended to reduce traffic gridlock and fix New York’s public transit infrastructure.

Inc. - Jan. 5

Student loan borrowers should take these steps before presidential administration changes

The country's roughly 40 million federal student loan borrowers should brace for change when President Joe Biden exits office toward the end of the month.

CNBC - Jan. 3

UK mortgage approvals fall in November

Unexpected decline interrupts recovery in housing market activity

Financial 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

3 safety features home equity loans offer borrowers now

These three unique features make home equity loan borrowing especially secure right now.

CBS News - Jan. 2

Reinsurance costs fall as sector deploys record capital

Decrease follows two years of bumper profits for providers

Financial Times - Jan. 2

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

How tariffs could affect health care costs

{beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story How tariffs could affect health care costs President-elect Trump’s proposed tariffs on imports could drastically affect the cost of prescription ...

The Hill - Dec. 31

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