Maybe — but it’s not a terrible time to rent.
Category: Mortgages
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What Is the Basel III Endgame, and Why Are Banks So Upset About It?
Federal regulators want to raise capital requirements for big banks. Their plan is drawing criticism from groups that aren’t normally aligned with the industry.
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Mortgage Rates and Inflation Could Draw Attention to the Fed This Election
The Federal Reserve is poised to cut rates in 2024 while moving away from balance sheet shrinking. Yet a key event looms in the backdrop: the election.
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High Housing Prices May Pose a Problem for Biden
Buying a home is a less attainable goal for many young people, and rents are expensive. Could that dog Democrats in the 2024 election?
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What the Fed’s Moves Mean for Mortgages, Credit Cards and More
Savers benefit from higher rates, but borrowers have faced bigger bills on credit cards, student loans and other forms of debt.
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A 30-Year Trap: The Problem With America’s Weird Mortgages
One big reason the U.S. housing market is broken: Owners don’t want to give up their cushy old loans.
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Cyberattack Disrupts Mortgage Payments for Millions of Mr. Cooper Customers
The company, one of the largest U.S. mortgage servicers, said it was trying to determine if the attackers obtained personal information about its four million customers.
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What Fed Rates Mean for Mortgages, Credit Cards and More
Savers benefit from higher rates, but borrowers have faced bigger bills on credit cards, student loans and other forms of debt.
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‘Maid’ Pulled Stephanie Land Out of Poverty. She Still Worries About Money
Despite writing a best seller that became a hit Netflix series, Ms. Land says she still worries about her job security.
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A Higher Monthly Payment, but Less Square Footage
Homebuilders are responding to rising interest rates with an innovation: a small house in the traditionally spacious exurbs.
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Rates Are Jumping on Wall Street. What Will It Do to Housing and the Economy?
A run-up in longer-term interest rates could help the Federal Reserve get the economic cool-down it wants — but it also risks a bumpy landing.
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What Fed Rate Moves Mean for Mortgages, Credit Cards and More
Savers benefit from higher rates, but borrowers have faced bigger bills on credit cards, student loans and other forms of debt.