The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose to 7.4 percent, putting more pressure on Americans struggling to afford to buy a home.

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The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage rose to 7.40%, its highest level since November 2023.

As the Q2 earnings season comes to a close, it’s time to take stock of this quarter’s best and worst performers in the ...

“People in the U.S. need to wake up.” ...

Key insight: BOK's new mortgage-finance unit is gaining traction, and its portfolio could reach $1 billion in commitments by year-end. Expert quote: "I think the setup for 2026 is probably as good as ...

Conventional and jumbo loan programs both contracted in September, with cash-out refinance and investor offerings scaled back ...

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Mortgage rates marched higher for the seventh week in a row, driving the average long-term U.S. home loan rate to its highest ...

Missing a mortgage payment can have ripple effects for your credit score and finances. Understanding exactly when your lender considers payments late — and when it is reported to credit bureaus — is ...

Seeing a lower payment on your mortgage statement can be a pleasant surprise, but it also raises questions. What changed, and will it last? A few factors can reduce your monthly payment, including ...