Homeowners need to carefully calculate their potential monthly HELOC costs before formally applying. Zhanna Hapanovich/Getty Images Borrowing money should always be done carefully and strategically. And that’s especially true when turning to home equity as the funding source. Failure to repay here can easily result in the home in question being foreclosed on, putting the … Read more
Homebuyers and owners looking to refinance should carefully evaluate their rate options before acting now. Kirpal Kooner/Getty Images Average mortgage interest rates in early 2026 were often below 6% for 30-year mortgage terms, and some borrowers were able to find rates closer to the 5.50% mark. That was a welcome development after rates surged in recent … Read more
Before you apply for a home loan, make sure you know what today’s mortgage interest rates look like. jayk7/Getty Images Several recent economic challenges, including the ongoing conflict in Iran, have sent shockwaves through financial markets, and the mortgage rate environment is still sorting through the fallout. The 30-year mortgage rate has held firm above … Read more
Before making any home-buying moves, it helps to understand exactly where mortgage rates stand. Sakchai Vongsasiripat/Getty Images Mortgage rates have been ticking upward since the start of April, and the economic backdrop heading into this new week isn’t doing much to push them back down, either. A wave of new tariff announcements rattled markets last … Read more
Uneven mortgage interest rates are a concern for borrowers this spring homebuying season. Ekaterina Chizhevskaya/Getty Images The spring has traditionally been considered one of the best times to buy a home. The weather is warmer, it’s easier to house hunt, and for parents, strategic timing can often result in a closing by the summer and … Read more
Surging mortgage rates are threatening to wash out the spring homebuying season. The rate on a conventional 30-year home loan rose to 6.46%, its highest level since September 2025, Freddie Mac said Thursday. Borrowing costs have jumped sharply in recent weeks after having dipped below 6% in late February. The Iran war is exerting further upward … Read more
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Iran war is making it more expensive for Americans to own a home. Mortgage rates have climbed to their highest level in more than six months, according to Freddie Mac. The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage rose to 6.38% for the week ending March … Read more
A scar that runs along the base of Dr. Lara Johnson’s neck serves as a permanent reminder of the devastating effects of a vaccine-preventable disease. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. When Johnson was 4 years old, she caught a dangerous, potentially deadly bacterial infection: Haemophilus … Read more
CD rates could shift this month, but what direction will they ultimately head in? PHIL LEO/PM Images/Getty Images Interest rates have been on a rollercoaster lately. After several rate cuts by the Federal Reserve last year, interest rates fell significantly across many products. But with today’s market uncertainty and a continued pause in Fed rate … Read more
Mortgage interest rates are starting April in a much different place than they were at this point in March. Getty Images/iStockphoto A new month offers a fresh start for borrowers and it will be particularly welcome for those looking for a mortgage loan or an opportunity to refinance their current home. Mortgage interest rates in … Read more