Mortgages Jumps First

Homebuyer demand for mortgages jumps 12% after first interest rate drop in over 2 months

While the drop in rates wasn't exactly huge, there was a fair amount of pent-up demand among homebuyers.

Business - CNBC - 17 hours ago

Mortgage rates jump after Trump defeats Harris

Mortgage rates rose Wednesday morning as the financial markets reacted to Republican nominee Donald Trump winning the presidential election.

Business - MarketWatch - November 6

Home sales surged in October, just before mortgage rates jumped

Sales were 2.9% higher than October of last year, marking the first annual increase in over three years.

Business - CNBC - 6 days ago

Home sales surged in October, just before mortgage rates jumped

A sharp drop in mortgage rates brought homebuyers off the fence in October after a slow summer.

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

Mortgage rates fall for the first time in two months. Buyers are rushing back.

Mortgage applications rose 6.3% in the last week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.

Business - MarketWatch - 20 hours ago

Bitcoin rises 3% after topping $73,000 for the first time since March

Bitcoin has struggled to reclaim the $70,000 level this year after reaching a record of $73,797.68 in March.

Business - CNBC - October 29

Public sector pay rises and debt interest costs push up UK government borrowing; Bitcoin nearing $100,000 – business live

UK records the second highest October borrowing since 1993, while crypto-friendly Trump pushes bitcoin towards $100k. The jump in UK borrowing last month ( see opening post ) makes it hard for ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Will mortgage interest rates fall this November?

Mortgage rates are poised to fluctuate in November, but in what direction? Here's what to know now.

Rising energy bills push inflation to highest for six months

Higher inflation pushes up the cost of living for households, and could mean that interest rates remain higher for longer.

Will mortgage rates fall? Your Budget questions answered

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced a raft of changes to taxes and spending in the Budget.

How far will mortgage interest rates fall in November?

Wondering whether mortgage rates will drop further in November? Here's what experts have to say about it.

Justice Dept. Sues Rocket Mortgage for Appraisal Discrimination

After a white appraiser slashed the value of a Black woman’s duplex, the Justice Department sued all involved in the assessment, including the nation’s largest lender.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 1

If the Fed Is Cutting Rates, Why Are Mortgage Rates Rising?

The latest rise, to 6.79% for a 30-year mortgage, reflects bond market concern about President-elect Trump’s agenda. It extends an uptick in mortgage rates despite expected Federal Reserve rate cuts.

Business - The New York Times - November 7

Mortgage Rates Fell, Then Rose. What Comes Next?

Many would-be home buyers are still hoping for mortgage rates to come down as the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates. How much they will fall is unclear.

Business - The New York Times - November 12

Why mortgage costs are rising despite interest rate cut

Lenders have been raising the cost of fixed-rate deals creating a headache for buyers and those remortgaging.

Mortgage rates are near 7%, but buyers are making a comeback

Mortgage applications rose 1.7% in the last week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.

Business - MarketWatch - November 20

Average mortgage rate increases heading into winter holidays

The 30-year fixed mortgage rate appears to be rising as buyers await a good time to enter the market. Maria Avellaneda, an associate broker for Keller Williams NYC, joins CBS News with more.

What will mortgage interest rates be in 2025? Experts weigh in

Mortgage rates should fall next year, experts say, but you may not want to wait. Here's why.

Airbnb misses on earnings but squeaks in a revenue beat

Airbnb reported third-quarter earnings Thursday that showed revenue up 10% year over year.

Business - CNBC - November 7

Bitcoin, dollar and Tesla jump as investors pile into ‘Trump trades’

Markets expect US president-elect to take light-touch approach to regulation

Business - Financial Times - November 11

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 - November 6

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 - November 6

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 - November 6

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 - November 6

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.

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Bitcoin rises 3% after topping $73,000 for the first time since March

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