Home equity loan and HELOCs rates are based on a benchmark interest rate (the “index”), plus an additional amount set by the ...

US new home sales rose by nearly 11% in April, as opposed to the 4% decline that economists were expecting and homebuyers showing some resiliency despite elevated mortgage rates. Kristopher Tramont, ...

Zillow CEO Jeremy Wacksman highlights concerning trends in housing market activity despite strong consumer interest. High mortgage rates and affordability issues create persistent market stagnation.

"All market indicators are positive, and the data tells us consumer confidence is improving. I like what I'm seeing, and it appears that better times are coming for Austin-area home builders" --Ben Ca ...

Mortgage rates are still high and prices remain elevated—is it still a good time to buy a home? Experts weigh in on what ...

US home sales have hit a 15-year low in April, mirroring trends from 2009, as mortgage rates hover near 7%. Existing home ...

A key US bond yield spiked on Wednesday due to poor demand at a new auction of US Treasury securities, exacerbating concerns ...

Fannie Mae has revised its May 2025 Economic and Housing Outlook, forecasting an increase in mortgage originations in 2025 ...

A growing number of Canadians are pressing pause on homebuying plans as economic anxiety deepens, according to BMO’s latest ...

Rates on 30-year refi mortgages continue bobbing, moving up and down in mostly tiny increments. Several refi loan types saw ...

Mortgage rates briefly spiked to 4.56% following Moody’s downgrade of U.S. debt, but quickly stabilized’ One mortgage lender ...

and the federal funds rate doesn’t directly impact rates. Rather, mortgage rate trends often precede policy moves by the central bank. More accurately, mortgage rates reflect investor demand for ...