Rising Mortgage Rates Complicate Decision on Buying Versus Renting

By Ben Eisen and Nicole Friedman Sept. 2, 2022 5:30 am ET Listen to article (2…

Mortgage Rates Rise to 5.66%

Mortgage rates increased for the second week in a row, continuing a trend that has slowed…

Mortgage Rates Rise to 5.66%

Mortgage rates increased for the second week in a row, continuing a trend that has slowed…

Review of Federal Home-Loan Banks Is Planned

WASHINGTON—The U.S. government is eyeing a potential revamp for the Federal Home Loan Banks, a nearly…

Want a Lower Mortgage Rate? Take Someone Else’s Loan

Dave and Melissa Hostetler considered cutting the list price again on their Rockville, Md., home in…

Mortgage Rates Rise to Two-Month High at 5.55%

Mortgage rates jumped to the highest level since June, adding pressure to the fast-cooling housing market.…

Mortgage Rates Slip to 5.13%

Aug. 18, 2022 10:00 am ET Listen to article (1 minute) Mortgage rates inched down this…

Mortgage Rates Slip to 5.13%

Aug. 18, 2022 10:00 am ET Listen to article (1 minute) Mortgage rates inched down this…

Worried About Your Equifax Credit Score? Here’s What to Do

Earlier this year, Equifax sent lenders inaccurate credit scores for millions of would-be borrowers over a…

Mortgage Rates Hit 4.99%, Dropping Below 5% for First Time Since April

Mortgage rates dropped to their lowest level since April, offering a reprieve to prospective home buyers…