Tag: Mortgages

Average rate on 30-year mortgage slips below 7% after climbing five weeks in a row

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. eased this week to just below 7%, its first decline after climbing five...

Average rate on 30-year mortgage hits 7%, its fifth straight increase

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. ticked up this week to slightly above 7%, the highest level in eight...

Average US long-term mortgage rate inches up to 6.93% for fourth straight increase

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate ticked up again this week, remaining at its highest level since July. The benchmark 30-year fixed rate...

Biden administration bans unpaid medical bills from appearing on credit reports

Unpaid medical bills will no longer appear on credit reports, where they can block people from mortgages, car loans or small business loansUnpaid...

Average 30-year mortgage rate hits 6.91%, Freddie Mac says, the highest since July

WASHINGTON -- U.S. mortgage rates rose this week to the highest level since July.The benchmark 30-year fixed rate loan rate rose to 6.91%...

Next Week in Business: jobless claims, mortgage rates and Wall Street's first trading day of 2025

A look at some of the key business events and economic indicators upcoming next week.LAYOFFS UPDATEThe Labor Department issues its weekly tally of...