The April jobs report will be released Friday morning, and it is expected to show a resilient U.S. labor market even in the face of a global energy shock triggered by the U.S. war with Iran. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. After a strong March … Read more
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Mortgage interest rates have changed for borrowers in noticeable ways after this week’s Fed rate news. Ken Wiedemann/KenWiedemann/Getty Images The day on which a Federal Reserve meeting is held can hold a lot of importance for borrowers as the central bank’s decision on interest rates can cause borrowing costs to rise or fall. And that’s … Read more
Homebuyers and owners looking to refinance first need to familiarize themselves with today’s mortgage interest rates. ferrantraite/Getty Images Sometimes, the day of a Federal Reserve meeting could be cause for optimism as borrowers wait for an official rate reduction announcement that could lead to reduced borrowing costs. Other times, however, it can be a cause … Read more
Today’s mortgage interest rates are noticeably improved compared to what was available in March. xphotoz/Getty Images The mortgage interest rate climate is constantly changing, as can clearly be seen just by the movement in recent weeks. On March 2, 2026, for example, the average rate on a 30-year mortgage was just 5.75%, meaning that qualified … Read more
Understanding the current rate landscape is crucial if you want to lock in the best mortgage loan rate right now. MicroStockHub/Getty Images The mortgage rate dips that may have seemed like brief but temporary reprieves just a few weeks ago are starting to look more like a trend. The 30-year mortgage rate, for example, has … Read more
Homebuyers and owners looking to refinance need to familiarize themselves with the mortgage interest rate climate before getting started. Tony Anderson/Getty Images Less than 1%. Those are the odds of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut when the central bank meets again next week, according to the CME Group’s FedWatch tool. That will keep the … Read more
Mortgage rates have gradually improved in recent days for both buyers and owners hoping to refinance. Skryagin Igor/garrykosoff/Getty Images Mortgage interest rates in March surged by more than half a percentage point, on average, even with the Federal Reserve electing to keep its rate policy unchanged in the month. But with a series of disappointing … Read more
Today’s mortgage interest rates could be affordable for borrowers looking to buy a home or refinance an existing one. alynst/Getty Images Homebuyers and owners looking to refinance in early 2026 began the year with cautious optimism. Mortgage interest rates had been falling with no clear end in sight after the Federal Reserve issued three rate … Read more
The interest-earning potential of a CD account now versus one year ago should be weighed carefully. Andrii Yalanskyi/Getty Images A certificate of deposit (CD) account has been one of the better homes for your money in recent years. Interest rates on the account surged alongside decades-high inflation and an elevated Federal funds rate. And they … Read more