U.S. Fed minutes signal cautious approach to rate cuts, January pause likely
The Federal Open Market Committeeās (FOMC) latest minutes from its December 17-18 meeting reveal a more cautious approach to rate cuts, reinforcing expectations that the
The Federal Open Market Committeeās (FOMC) latest minutes from its December 17-18 meeting reveal a more cautious approach to rate cuts, reinforcing expectations that the
National mortgage rates were mostly down compared to a week ago, according to Bankrate data. Rates for 15-year fixed, 5/1 ARMs and jumbo loans moved
Washington is set to have the highest eviction filing count in the stateās recorded history in 2024. Thatās according to a report released by theĀ Eviction
WASHINGTON, Jan 2 (Reuters) – U.S. mortgage rates jumped to a six-month high this week, suggesting that a recent improvement in home sales could be
Mortgage rates moved in different directions compared to last week, according to Bankrate data. See the table below for a detailed breakdown of how each
Rising home prices continue to push homeownership further out of reach for many Americans. In the fourth quarter of 2024, affordability declined in 98% of
After surging just before the holidays this week, 30-year new mortgage rates held at 7.02% Thursday, the highest average in nearly six months. Rate movement
The holiday season isn’t prime time for the housing market. Fewer people buy and sell homes in the winter months, leading to a decline in
Mortgage rates increased for the second straight week, rebounding after a decline from earlier this month,ā said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s Chief Economist. “While a
Mortgage rates ended 2024 with a bang ā but not the kind thatās good for borrowers. And for anyone in the market for a home
Rates on 30-year new mortgages surged past 7% Tuesday, bringing the current average to 7.02%, the highest since early July. Rate movement was mixed for
TheĀ US housing marketĀ has been on a wild ride in recent years. SoaringĀ home pricesĀ fueled by historically lowĀ mortgage ratesĀ created a frenzy ofĀ buyer activity. However, the tide seems
NEW YORK ā The Federal Reserve’sĀ third interest rate cutĀ of the year will likely have consequences for debt, savings, auto loans, mortgages and other forms of
Last week,Ā mortgage ratesĀ rose following the release of new economic projections from the Federal Reserve. Though policymakers were initially anticipating four cuts to the federal funds
(Reuters) – The top U.S. watchdog agency for consumer finance on Monday accused Rocket Homes, a unit of Rocket Companies, and a group of real
Interest rates on some mortgage terms have decreased today, but most have increased. According to Zillow, theĀ 30-year fixed mortgage rateĀ is up by four basis points
WASHINGTON, Dec 23 (Reuters) – Sales of new U.S. single-family homes rebounded in November after being depressed by hurricanes in the prior month, but rising
NEW YORK, Dec. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — New York Mortgage Trust, Inc. (Nasdaq: NYMT) (the “Companyā) announced today that its Board of Directors (the
Mortgage rates have increased this week. According to Freddie Mac, theĀ 30-year fixed mortgage rateĀ rose 12 basis points toĀ 6.72%Ā ā five basis points higher than this time
Having climbed for nearly two weeks already, 30-year mortgage rates surged higher Thursdayātriggered by Wednesday’s Federal Reserve announcement of a scaled-back forecast for 2025 rate