Inflation Rising, Mortgage Spreads Keep Rates Under 7%
Inflation is rising, yet improved mortgage spreads are keeping 30-year fixed rates below 7%. Borrowers should watch h...
Interest Rates
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129 articlesU.S. Treasury Pays Billion a Day as Debt Near $39 Trillion
The latest CBO budget update shows the Treasury's interest costs rising to nearly $3 billion per day as debt nears $3...
President Donald Trump Force: How It Could Hit the Fed
As markets hit new highs, investors wonder what happens if political pressure reshapes central-bank policy. This arti...
Fed Unlikely Interest Rates Until 2027, BofA Predicts
Bank of America economists say the Fed is unlikely to cut rates until 2027, a forecast that could influence mortgages...
Spring Housing Market Update: Are Deals Getting Better?
As the calendar moves into spring, the housing market shows mixed signals. This spring housing market update explains...
Fed Expected to Hold Rates as Powell Era Ends, Warsh Looms
The Federal Reserve is anticipated to keep the federal funds rate unchanged as Powell nears the end of his chair tenu...
Powell Says He'll Stay on Fed Board After Chair Term Ends
Powell will continue to serve on the Federal Reserve Board after his chair term ends next month, steering a measured ...
Fed Leaves Interest Rates Steady as Powell Nears End
The Federal Reserve keeps rates unchanged as Powell's tenure nears its end, citing inflation risks and global tension...
What’s Fueling Debt Federal: Why It Keeps Rising Now
The U.S. national debt has topped $39 trillion as of March 2026, propelled by ongoing deficits and higher interest co...
Mortgage Rates Closer Than 7% as Iran Tensions Escalate
Mortgage rates jump to the mid-6% range as geopolitical risk rises, pushing borrowing costs closer than 7% and compli...
Mortgage Rates Jump as Iran Conflict Sways Housing Markets
Geopolitical tensions in Iran push mortgage rates higher, rattling the housing market. Borrowers brace for higher mon...
Mortgage Rates Jump 6.5%: Spring Homebuyers on Edge
Mortgage rates jump 6.5% this spring, reshaping affordability for buyers. As lenders adjust, borrowers weigh higher p...