How U.S. Households Got Turned Upside Down by Higher Interest Rates

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How to Borrow Money in a High-Rate World

There is a handful of lower-interest options, but make sure to check the fees.

WSJ News Exclusive | A 3% Mortgage Rate in a 7% World? This Startup Says It Can Do That

Loan assumptions, which let a home buyer essentially take over a seller’s mortgage, are hard to…

The Best Places to Put Your Money When Interest Rates Are High

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Chinese Banks Plan Deposit Rate Cuts to Cushion Pain From a Faltering Economy

Large commercial banks in China are planning to lower some deposit rates, ahead of anticipated mortgage-rate…

Mortgage Rates Hit 7.23%, Highest Since 2001

Borrowing costs have risen more than the benchmark Treasury yields they track, pushing up interest rates…

Banks Don’t Love Rich Mortgage Borrowers as Much as They Used To

Sheila Smith was set to get a mortgage for about $750,000 to buy an investment property…

Mortgage Rates Hit 7.09%, Highest in More Than 20 Years

Interest rates have hit housing hard: Would-be buyers are locked out, and would-be sellers are staying…

Opinion | Spinning Federal Mortgage Fees

Fannie Mae’s regulator defends subsidies for risky home buyers.

As Mortgage Rates Top 6%, More Borrowers Choose Adjustable-Rate Loans

Mortgage rates surged past 6% this week, pushing already pricey homes further out of reach for…