Category: Financing

If you're looking to buy a home or refinance your existing mortgage, today's mortgage rates reveal a slight decrease in costs. As of December 9, 2024, the average rates have shown some relief for homeowners and potential buyers alike. The 30-year fixed …Read more  »

As we approach December 2024, mortgage rates predictions suggest that rates are unlikely to see significant declines this month, standing at around 7.03% for a 30-year fixed mortgage. While buyers have been eagerly hoping for lower borrowing costs, current economic trends indicate …Read more  »

Are you planning to buy or sell a home in 2025? Mortgage rates to stay above 6% in 2025, according to the Realtor.com® economic research team, and this could impact your home buying or selling journey. While there might be some …Read more  »

It's a question on many homeowners' and aspiring homebuyers' minds: Will mortgage rates fall below 6% in 2025? Based on current forecasts from reputable sources like Realtor.com, Bright MLS, and Fannie Mae, it's unlikely that mortgage rates will dip below 6% in 2025. …Read more  »

Will the Fed cut interest rates in December 2024? Current indicators suggest that the likelihood is quite high, with recent job reports intensifying the conversation around a possible interest rate cut during the Federal Reserve's upcoming meeting. The economic context surrounding …Read more  »

Money talks, but interest rates scream. As we peer into the economic crystal ball for 2025 and 2026, one number stands out: the Federal Funds Rate. This key benchmark set by the Federal Reserve shapes everything from your mortgage to …Read more  »

In a significant development for the housing market, today's mortgage rates dopped after the jobs report, reflecting a pivotal shift in the borrowing landscape. For the second consecutive week, mortgage rates have decreased, reaching their lowest levels since October. The average …Read more  »

The past year has seen a shakeup in the financial world, with several prominent bank failures raising concerns about the stability of the banking sector in 2024. There were 567 bank failures from 2001 through 2024. While predicting specific institutions in …Read more  »

Uncertain if recent bank failures have impacted you? This list details US banks closed by regulators in 2023 and 2024. It's never good news when we hear about a bank failure, and unfortunately, there have been quite a few in …Read more  »