Savers benefit from higher rates, but borrowers have faced bigger bills on credit cards, student loans and other forms of debt.
Category: Mortgages
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Mortgage Transfers Pick Up as a Way to Beat Rising Rates
Real estate agents are pushing sub-3 percent mortgages as an amenity, just like marble countertops or a view of the mountains.
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I Won $50,000 From a Scratch-Off Lottery Ticket and Bought a House
Sydney Bean was young, broke and tolerating a bad roommate to make ends meet. Then she won the lottery.
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What New Mortgage Fees Will Mean for Buyers With Good and Bad Credit
Changes to fees applied to federal mortgages have led to a misconception that borrowers with low credit scores will pay less at the expense of borrowers with good credit.
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What Fed Rate Increases Mean for Mortgages, Credit Cards and More
Savers will benefit and borrowers can expect to pay more on credit cards, student loans and other forms of debt.
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First Republic Bank Is Sold to JPMorgan: What to Know
First Republic is the second-largest bank by assets to fail in U.S. history. Here are some answers to questions you may have about what comes next for the bank and for depositors’ money.
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First Republic Is Sold: What to Know
First Republic is the second-largest bank by assets to fail in U.S. history. Here are some answers to questions you may have about what comes next for the bank and for depositors’ money.
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First Republic Bank Is Seized by Regulators and Sold to JPMorgan Chase
As part of its deal, 84 First Republic branches in eight states will reopen as JPMorgan branches on Monday.
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Housing Market Gridlock: Buyers Are Eager, but Sellers Are Scarce
Homeowners with low-rate mortgages are delaying the decision to sell until market conditions change.
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Stress Builds as Office Building Owners and Lenders Haggle Over Debt
The health of banks and cities and the nation’s economy could hinge on high-stakes negotiations over commercial real estate loans.
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Saving for a Down Payment and Retirement: What to Know
With mortgage rates and prices high, first-time home buyers find these competing goals aren’t always doable, at least at the same time. Here are points to consider.
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Why Older People Can’t Get New Mortgages
Despite solid financial track records, many older Americans have a hard time refinancing because of their mortality risks and lower retirement incomes.