The interest rate on the most common US home loan shot up by a quarter percentage point this week to the highest in almost three years on the back of surging government bond yields,
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October 02, 2026For five years, the interest rate on Richard Merrett's mortgage was locked at 1.14% but with that ultra-cheap deal due to expire in early
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October 01, 2026US construction spending unexpectedly surged in August, boosted by outlays on nonresidential structures like offices and power plants, but the trend remained weak as
October 01, 2026British annual house prices rose at their weakest annual pace since December 2025 last month and unexpectedly fell 0.2% on the month, in a sign that higher borrowing costs
October 01, 2026US single-family house prices increased in July, adding to the strain from rising mortgage rates that are pushing homeownership further out of reach for many young
September 29, 2026The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate rose this week above 7% for the first time since January 2025, the latest affordability setback for prospective homebuyers following a five-week run of rate increases
September 24, 2026Mortgage rates top 7%, dealing a further blow to the frozen housing market
September 24, 2026Sales of new US single-family homes surged to an eight-month high in August as buyers took advantage of price cuts and other incentives, but rising mortgage rates
September 24, 2026The rate on the most popular US home loan rose last week to its highest in more than two years and pierced the 7% level for the first time since the first week of
September 23, 2026The housing market is shifting toward buyers. They’re still not feeling it
September 21, 2026Mortgage rates climb for fourth-straight week to hit highest level since Trump took office
September 17, 2026Contracts to purchase previously owned U.S. homes unexpectedly rose in August, but the gain is likely to be temporary as elevated mortgage rates continue to sideline
September 17, 2026Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac's latest snapshot of mortgage rates is due out later Thursday and expected to show that the average rate for a 30-year mortgage rose again this week, moving closer to 7%
September 17, 2026Lennar on Wednesday reported third-quarter profit that more than halved as persistently high mortgage rates weighed on demand for new homes.
September 17, 2026The U.S. Federal Reserve nudged interest rates higher by a quarter of a percentage point on Wednesday, the first rate hike in more than three years.
September 17, 2026The Fed just raised rates. Here’s what it means for borrowers and savers
September 17, 2026The Federal Reserve raised interest rates on Wednesday and flagged more hikes in the coming months, with new U.S. central bank chief Kevin Warsh
September 17, 2026The Federal Reserve just raised the cost of borrowing money — bad news for borrowers, good news for savers
September 17, 2026Canadian home sales fell in August as rising economic uncertainty and increased mortgage rates weighed on activity, data from the Canadian Real Estate
September 15, 2026British house prices recorded their first annual fall in nearly three years in August as some buyers have held back on purchases due to higher borrowing
September 07, 2026Some homeowners have been waiting years for mortgage relief. It keeps slipping away
September 05, 2026The average rate on the popular U.S. 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose this week to its highest in more than a year, a fresh pain point for households already dealing
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