Rates Influence Mortgages

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 expert

MarketWatch - 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 repossessions

Financial 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

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

Trump's global health influence

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The Hill - 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 ownership

Financial 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

TikTok Influencers React to a Potential Ban

Grief, frustration and tears followed the Supreme Court’s decision on Friday.

The New York Times - Jan. 17

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

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

Economists Are in the Wilderness. Can They Find a Way Back to Influence?

Economists have long helped to shape policy on issues like taxes and health care. But flawed forecasts and arcane language have cost them credibility.

The New York Times - Jan. 10

Arab States Race Turkey for Influence in New Syria

Saudi Arabia and others are overlooking the new leadership’s jihadist past, hoping to gain an advantage on rivals in the strategically positioned country.

The Wall Street Journal - 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 July

ABC 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

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

The UN wants to influence a pluralist Syria – but will the country listen?

Syrians are suspicious after allegations of complicity with the brutal Assad regime during 14 years of civil war . The UN special envoy for Syria will urge the security council to back a transition ...

The Guardian - Jan. 8