Mortgage rates jump sharply higher, after easing for four straight weeks. Here's why
After falling for a month, mortgage rates jumped sharply higher on a hotter-than-expected inflation report.
After falling for a month, mortgage rates jumped sharply higher on a hotter-than-expected inflation report.
Mortgage rates came down again last week, but mortgage demand from homebuyers continued to decline, as high home prices and inflation stretch affordability.
More homebuyers are turning to adjustable-rate mortgages to save money, but lower monthly payments come with risks worth considering before signing.
Mortgage rates have fallen over the past two weeks, but demand is only slightly higher, and more borrowers are looking for savings in riskier loans.
Some loans are falling into arrears at a greater level than the rest of the country’s mortgage market.
Some loans are falling into arrears at a greater level than the rest of the country’s mortgage market.
High inflation and competition for investor dollars are helping keep longer-term interest rates elevated, economists say.
There are many ways you can bring your mortgage-freedom date forward. Some of them are cheaper and easier than you think.
There are many ways you can bring your mortgage-freedom date forward. Some of them are cheaper and easier than you think.
Mortgage stress spreads as buyers fear negative equity Mortgage stress has taken off in the past three months, with severe stress surging in an array of very different suburbs as falling property values raise fears of negative equity.