The Mortgage Bankers Association is more optimistic about the U.S. economy — and pessimistic about mortgage rates. While some ...

As of January 2, 2026, the average mortgage interest rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage is 5.99%, while the average rate on a ...

Here are the average annual percentage rates (APR) on 30- and 15-year fixed mortgage refinances and 5/1 ARM refinances: Today’s Mortgage Refinance Rates The average APR for a 30-year fixed refinance ...

September 2025 has finally arrived, and with it, excitement and anticipation surround a new interest rate reduction courtesy of the Federal Reserve. The federal funds rate has remained frozen for all ...

Despite all the mortgage drama from Federal Reserve policy to debates over what inflation benchmark is best, home loan pricing was actually fairly normal in 2024. To successfully see what’s next for ...

The US economy added 64,000 jobs in November and lost 105,000 jobs in October, while the November unemployment rate rose to 4.6%. The data represents ongoing weakening in the labor market. Further ...

A certificate of deposit (CD) has long been considered a safe place to store cash. For years, CD interest rates hadn’t exactly been impressive, but they recently surged to levels not seen in over a ...