"In 2025, I would not focus on mortgage rates," said Jeb Smith, licensed real estate agent and member of CNET Money's expert ...

2024 was a disappointing year for those looking forward to a Fed rate-cut cycle and what that could do to mortgage rates. A ...

After a recent surge to their most expensive level since early July, 30-year mortgages ticked down Friday. Rates for most ...

Because mortgage rates are determined by trading levels in the bond market, when the market is closed, lenders don't update ...

However, our opinions are our own. See how we rate mortgages to write unbiased product reviews. Mortgage rates have increased ...

The mortgage rate battle is set to heat up in the New Year as banks and building societies cut interest rates to win ...

CoreLogic data illustrates the limited potential for refinances as about 80% of current U.S. mortgage holders have rates ...

The 30-year mortgage refinance rate average ticked down for a second day but remained elevated. Rate movement for other refi loan types was down or flat.

Mortgage costs stayed stubbornly high in 2024, with 30-year fixed rates holding well above 6% for most of the year. Unfortunately for buyers, 2025 isn't looking much better. The Federal Reserve has ...

Recent market volatility is likely due to investors realizing that Fed Funds rate cuts aren't achieving the intended effects.

But while brighter economic times are likely ahead, don’t expect them to begin on January 1 – and it could be the smaller ...