Finally, there's good news for homebuyers and for homeowners who want to refinance their mortgages: A 30-year fixed-rate mortgage now averages 6.48%, according to Bankrate, dropping significantly from ...

Mortgage interest rates could soon be affordable again. That seems to be the loud message after inflation dropped again for the fourth consecutive month and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said ...

Interest rates on home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) have been in a steady decline since the fall of last year. In fact, rates are now averaging around 8% — down significantly from their almost 10% ...

The United States announced new, higher tariff rates this year. Tariffs can affect supply chains, investment, and firms’ input costs, resulting in supply-side effects such as higher inflation and ...

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady in its first meeting of 2026 after cutting three times last year. The pause reflects policymakers balancing moderate but persistent inflation against a ...

The share of borrowers applying for adjustable-rate mortgages has increased to its highest level since November 2023. ARMs often come with lower interest rates than fixed-rate loans. But they're also ...

Series I bonds will pay 3.98% through October, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced Wednesday. Tied to inflation, the latest I bond rate is up from the 3.11% offered through April, but down ...