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
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
Today’s mortgage interest rates look different for buyers and owners hoping to refinance compared to February. Kirpal Kooner/Getty Images Borrowers who entered March hopeful that mortgage interest rates would continue to decline unimpeded encountered a discouraging climate. Unemployment rose, inflation progress stalled and the Federal Reserve kept interest rates on hold (again). Combined with uncertainty … Read more
Savers should carefully calculate their interest earning potential before locking any money into a CD account. seksan Mongkhonkhamsao/Getty Images Depositing large, five-figure amounts of money into a savings account like a certificate of deposit (CD) can be both lucrative and smart, particularly in today’s volatile financial climate. But it isn’t always the flexible move to … Read more
The AI tools landscape has grown at an almost overwhelming pace. New platforms launch daily, each promising to streamline workflows, enhance creativity, or automate entire processes. For creators, marketers, and teams experimenting with AI, the real challenge is no longer access, it’s discernment. Which tools meaningfully improve how work gets done, and which simply add … Read more
Mortgage rates for buyers and owners hoping to refinance have changed considerably this March. carlofranco/Getty Images Monitoring the mortgage interest rate environment each day for affordable opportunities is critical for buyers and owners hoping to refinance. Unfortunately, what many borrowers have been discovering in recent weeks is that rates are considerably higher than they were compared … Read more
The mortgage interest rate climate is changing rapidly for borrowers this month. DreamPictures/Getty Images Did you know that borrowers may be able to secure a mortgage interest rate that’s up to a full percentage point lower than average simply by shopping around for lenders? That’s an important tip to remember in any mortgage interest rate … Read more
Locking tens of thousands of dollars away in a CD account may make sense for some savers right now. Getty Images/iStockphoto If you have a large, five-figure amount of money, such as $60,000 to invest in today’s economy, you’ll have no shortage of options to consider. From real estate to stocks and bonds to alternative … Read more
Today’s monthly HELOC costs are meaningfully lower than they were even just a few months ago. Zhanna Hapanovich/Getty Images If you’re a homeowner who needs to borrow money, you may be in luck right now. Not only are homeowners sitting on an estimated $11 trillion in tappable home equity currently, which could give you access … Read more