Inflation surged in September as U.S. energy costs jumped
Gas prices, which jumped 9.1% in September from August, accounted for more than half the monthly rise in inflation.
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Gas prices, which jumped 9.1% in September from August, accounted for more than half the monthly rise in inflation.
As rates climb, more buyers are seeking riskier adjustable-rate mortgages, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
The housing market has stalled in much of the country, with the challenges including high prices and higher mortgage rates. CBS News has this report.
A new report from Realtor.com projects that the housing market will shift in a more buyer-friendly direction in 2026.
A growing number of Americans, squeezed by inflation and elevated interest rates, face the risk of losing their home in foreclosure.
The Federal Reserve announced Wednesday to cut base interest rates by a quarter percentage point bringing 4.25%. It's the first cut we've seen in nine months and that could have an impact on consumer interest rates for credit card debt, car loans and mortgage rates. CBS News has this report.
Unable to find buyers, a growing number of sellers are pulling their homes off the market rather than compromise on price.
Extreme weather linked to climate change will likely lead to more Americans losing their homes as foreclosure rates rise, researchers predict.
Mortgage rates jumped higher on Monday following Moody's downgrade of U.S. debt, adding to the headwinds facing homebuyers.
The Average rate for 30-year fixed mortgage now stands at 6.44%, the lowest in 16 months, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Many so-called zombie mortgages date back to the 2008 financial crisis, and consumer advocates warn a new wave of zombies could be on the horizon — this time, from all the home equity credit lines taken out during the pandemic.
Millions of U.S. homeowners are spending more than 30% of their monthly income on housing. Here are the hardest hit states.
The median mortgage payment jumped to a record $2,843 in April, up nearly 13% from a year ago, a new analysis finds.
Inflation is moving sideways, remaining above 3% for the first three months of 2024. Here's how that could impact your finances.
In a lawsuit filed this week in federal court, UWM and its CEO are accused of pressuring brokers to send their clients to UWM which in turn pushed homebuyers into expensive mortgages.
Mortgage rates recently hit their highest levels in more than two decades, pricing many out of the market. Here's what to expect in 2024.
The average rate for a 30-year home loan crossed the 8% threshold this week, deepening the affordability crisis for homebuyers.
Interest rates for a home loan are continuing to soar, driving many aspiring property owners out of the market.
After 10 straight interest-rate hikes, borrowers face sharply higher costs for credit cards, mortgages and other loans.
A little-known surcharge set to change on May 1 could impact consumers in different ways.
Starting in May, some people with higher credit scores may actually end up paying a higher fee on their mortgage, while those with lower credit scores pay less.
As the spring homebuying season approaches, affordability is at its lowest point in history, one economist said.
Buyers are getting squeezed by higher real estate prices and soaring mortgage rates, which could force more out of the market.
Is the Obama administration failing the housing market? Maybe.
The benchmark conforming 30-year fixed mortgage rate dipped slightly from 4.24 percent to 4.23 percent, according to Bankrate.com's weekly national survey.
