Mortgage Rates
5 stories tagged Mortgage Rates.
Weaker September Housing Data Tests the Fed's Rate Case
September housing weakness puts borrowing costs and construction in focus as the Fed weighs inflation against signs of strain. What should policymakers watch next?
Prices Rise 3.4% as Wages Grow 3.1%: Paychecks Lose Ground Again
Prices Rise 3.4% as Wages Grow 3.1%: Paychecks Lose Ground Again
Consumer prices rose 3.4% in August while wages grew 3.1%, squeezing paychecks. What the data shows for households, employers, and the Fed.
Fair Isaac Says Mortgage Pricing Is Shaping Housing Demand
Fair Isaac Says Mortgage Pricing Is Shaping Housing Demand
Fair Isaac says mortgage pricing is doing real work in today's housing market. Here's what that means for buyers, lenders, and affordability in 2026.
How the Bond Market Controls Your Mortgage and Savings
How the Bond Market Controls Your Mortgage and Savings
The bond market sets your mortgage rate and shapes your retirement—yet most people ignore it. Here's how it actually works, in dollars.
High Mortgage Rates Stall Housing Market Recovery
High Mortgage Rates Stall Housing Market Recovery
Three in five homes listed since January remain unsold as mortgage rates above 6% freeze out buyers. Here's what the data reveals about who pays the price.