Mortgage

How much do mortgage points cost?

Mortgage points may be costly, but they can save you big in the long run.

Dec. 1, 2023 - cbsnews.com - Home - CBSNews.com - Mortgage

House prices edge up as hopes rise of lower mortgage rates

The Nationwide says there are "encouraging signs" that mortgage rates are starting to come down.

Dec. 1, 2023 - bbc.co.uk - BBC News - Home - Mortgage

Average long-term US mortgage rate falls to 7.22%, lowest level since late September

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate fell for the fifth week in a row, more good news for prospective homebuyers grappling with an increasingly unaffordable housing market

Nov. 30, 2023 - abcnews.go.com - ABC News: Top Stories

Mortgage demand from homebuyers gets a boost as interest rates continue to fall

Mortgage applications to purchase a home increased 5% for the week but were still 19% lower than the same week one year ago.

Nov. 29, 2023 - cnbc.com - US Top News and Analysis - Mortgage

UK mortgage approvals beat forecasts to hit 3-month high

Bank of England data points to stabilisation in property market after long period of low house sales

Nov. 29, 2023 - ft.com - UK homepage - United Kingdom

Bank of America fined $12 million for mortgage disclosure violations by federal watchdog

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau slapped Bank of America with a $12 million fine for falsely reporting demographic data on mortgage applications.

Nov. 29, 2023 - cnbc.com - US Top News and Analysis

Bank of America fined $12M over misleading mortgage data: CFPB

Bank of America will pay a $12 million fine to settle charges that it submitted misleading mortgage data to the federal government, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced Tuesday.

Nov. 28, 2023 - thehill.com - Just In News | The Hill

Bank of America Fined $12 Million by CFPB Over Mortgage Data Reporting

The bank said that after receiving a complaint about the data collection, it conducted a review and notified the government, prompting the CFPB’s inquiry.

Nov. 28, 2023 - online.wsj.com - WSJ.com: World News

Home prices kept rising even as mortgage rates surged, S&P Case-Shiller says

Home prices were 3.9% higher in September compared with the same month a year earlier, according to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index.

Nov. 28, 2023 - cnbc.com - US Top News and Analysis - Mortgage

Mortgage rebound slows pace of eurozone credit contraction

Rising interest rates dried up lending in the credit-reliant single currency bloc

Nov. 28, 2023 - ft.com - World

Laurence Fox 'can't get mortgage' after racism allegations, court told

Laurence Fox tells the High Court his life has been "destroyed" after being called a racist.

Nov. 27, 2023 - bbc.co.uk - BBC News - Home

For mortgage applications, more information helps more consumers

Consumers need every opportunity to put their best financial foot forward if they want to compete.

Nov. 23, 2023 - thehill.com - Just In News | The Hill

Mortgage demand jumps to six-week high as interest rates continue to drop

Mortgage demand is getting a boost from slightly lower interest rates, but the housing market is still extremely slow.

Nov. 22, 2023 - cnbc.com - US Top News and Analysis - Mortgage

Why you should make bi-weekly mortgage payments

Paying your mortgage a bit more often could end up saving you in the long run.

Nov. 22, 2023 - cbsnews.com - Home - CBSNews.com

When could mortgage rates fall in 2024?

While rates remain high, there could be some relief for homebuyers in the coming year.

Nov. 20, 2023 - cbsnews.com - Home - CBSNews.com - Mortgage

A 30-Year Trap: The Problem With America’s Weird Mortgages

One big reason the U.S. housing market is broken: Owners don’t want to give up their cushy old loans.

Nov. 19, 2023 - nytimes.com - NYT > Business

The 5 most common reasons home buyers get rejected for a mortgage

About half of those who were rejected for a mortgage had too much debt relative to their income, according to the National Association of Realtors.

Nov. 18, 2023 - marketwatch.com - MarketWatch.com - Top Stories

Nationwide says UK mortgage arrears continue to ‘creep up’

Building society warns customers under pressure though defaults lower than expected

Nov. 17, 2023 - ft.com - World - United Kingdom

How does mortgage amortization work?

If you're considering buying a house, it's important to understand how your mortgage works.

Nov. 16, 2023 - cbsnews.com - Home - CBSNews.com - Mortgage

Bank of Canada to Cut Rates Deeply Due to Drag From Mortgage Renewals

The Bank of Canada will need to cut its policy rate at a faster and deeper rate than financial markets realize, due to a “persistent drag” on spending from pending mortgage renewals, Desjardins Securities predicts.

Nov. 16, 2023 - online.wsj.com - WSJ.com: World News - Mortgage

The average long-term US mortgage rate falls to 7.44% in third-straight weekly drop

The average rate on the benchmark 30-year home loan fell for the third week in a row, welcome news for house hunters facing a market held back by persistently high prices and a near-historic low number of homes for sale

Nov. 16, 2023 - abcnews.go.com - ABC News: Top Stories - Mortgage

Mortgage rates are slipping after a rapid rise

Halloween is done, scary season is ending, and the horrors of the housing market are getting more gentle — if only a little bit.

Nov. 16, 2023 - nbcnews.com - NBC News Top Stories - Mortgage

How to minimize mortgage closing costs

These simple steps can save you a lot on closing costs when it's time to buy your home.

Nov. 15, 2023 - cbsnews.com - Home - CBSNews.com

America's Mortgage King Also Wants an NBA Crown---Right Now

New Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia is charting a risky path in both business and sports

Nov. 15, 2023 - online.wsj.com - WSJ.com: World News - NBA

America's Mortgage King Also Wants an NBA Crown---Right Now

New Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia is charting a risky path in both business and sports

Nov. 15, 2023 - online.wsj.com - WSJ.com: US Business - NBA

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