The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. climbed this week to its highest level since mid-February, a setback for home shoppers that

Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes fell in April, as elevated mortgage rates and rising prices discouraged prospective home buyers during what’s traditionally the busiest time of the year

Tammy Stinson was one payment away from earning time-based student loan forgiveness when her repayment plan was paused due to ongoing lawsuits.F ormer President Joe

As the U.S. Department of Education prepares to resume collections on defaulted federal student loans starting May 5, 2025, more than 5 million borrowers are expected to

In a housing market full of noise and uncertainty, knowing where real opportunity exists is key—especially for first-time home buyers. Rising mortgage activity often signals

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — The Ministry of Finance on Wednesday rejected calls to classify mortgage interest payments as a special deduction under the individual income

Mortgage rates are rising sharply this week, as investors sell U.S. Treasury bonds at a swift pace. Mortgage rates follow loosely the yield on the 10-year Treasury.

According to the Mortgage Bankers Association's Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending April 4, 2025, U.S. mortgage applications jumped 20.0% compared to the

April 9 (Reuters) - The interest rate for the most popular U.S. home loan dropped to 6.61% last week, the lowest rate since October, giving

When interest rates rise, homebuyers look for ways to make their purchases more affordable. And that means adjustable-rate mortgages, or ARMs, are on the table.

Student loans and repayments remained stable through the end of last year. That’s the headline from the latest New York Federal Reserve report. Not terrible news, and

The average interest rate for a 30-year, fixed-rate conforming mortgage loan in the U.S. is 6.682%, according to data available from mortgage data company Optimal

In other education news, the American Federation of Teachers is suing Trump’s Department of Education for shutting down income-driven student loan repayment plans, used by

WASHINGTON, March 20 (Reuters) - U.S. existing home sales unexpectedly increased in February as rising supply pulled buyers back into the market, but rising economic

The average interest rate for a 30-year, fixed-rate conforming mortgage loan in the U.S. is 6.647%, according to data available from mortgage data company Optimal

A 15-year fixed-rate mortgage is a home loan with a 15-year term, which means its payments are designed to zero its balance in 15 years.

According to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending Friday, March 14, the Market Composite Index—a measure of mortgage

The average interest rate for a 30-year, fixed-rate conforming mortgage loan in the U.S. is 6.618%, according to data available from mortgage data company Optimal

I have gone into extensive detail on discharge in my recent ultimate discharge guide. However, just as equally important is the understanding of securitization and

A notable portion of U.S. consumers are increasingly wary of applying for loans due to concerns over potential rejection, revealing tightening credit conditions. According to