Here's where flood insurance premiums are rising the most: Are you impacted?
Homeowners who live in high-risk areas prone to natural disasters may soon be paying more for flood insurance due to a new FEMA methodology.
Steady savings: Today's mortgage refinance rates hold for 4th straight day | Dec. 13, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Dec. 13, 2021, which are unchanged from last Friday.
Today's best mortgage deal? 10-year rates tumble to bargain low | Dec. 13, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for Dec. 13, 2021, which are mostly unchanged from last Friday.
Build Back Better will cut cost of installing rooftop solar panels by 30%, White House says
The cost of installing a solar panel system on your home may become even cheaper under President Biden's Build Back Better plan. Consider your solar loan options to see if the long-term savings are worthwhile.
Mortgage rates drop slightly amid omicron uncertainty
Mortgage interest rates have been in a holding pattern for the past four weeks as the markets weigh the severity of the omicron variant.
Still time to save: Mortgage refinance rates linger in bargain territory | Dec. 10, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Dec. 10, 2021, which are unchanged from yesterday.
Capital One eliminates overdraft fees, CFPB investigates universally ending these ‘abusive’ charges
The CFPB released a report examining "abusive overdraft fees." Meanwhile, Capital One just became the largest bank to end its use of them.
Lenders use AI to offer low credit score personal loans to borrowers
Fintech lenders are increasing their use of AI to go beyond the traditional credit scores and offer personal loans to borrowers with lower credit scores.
Homeowners rush to refinance as mortgage rates drop amid omicron variant
Interest rates on fixed-rate and adjustable-rate mortgages have fallen in the past few weeks in the wake of a new coronavirus variant, giving homeowners the chance to refinance their existing mortgages at a lower rate.
Today's mortgage refinance rates stick at bargain levels | Dec. 9, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Dec. 9, 2021, which are unchanged from yesterday.
Biden administration raises 2022 FHA loan limits significantly
Borrowers with lower credit scores will soon be able to qualify for higher mortgage amounts. The FHA announced new loan limits for 2022, nearing $1 million in some high-cost areas.
30-year refinance rates edge lower, but 15-year rates may be best deal | Dec. 8, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Dec. 8, 2021, which are mixed compared to yesterday.
Slow job growth in November unlikely to keep interest rates low, economists say
The latest jobs report did not meet economists' expectations, but it's unlikely to change the course of interest rates or the Federal Reserve's planned rate hikes for 2022. Here's why.
Today's mortgage refinance rates: Shorter terms hold at money-saving levels | Dec. 7, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Dec. 7, 2021, which are mixed from yesterday.
Older Americans more likely to leave work due to COVID-19, study finds - but not all claiming Social Security
The number of older Americans leaving the current workforce grew by 50% during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s why they didn’t submit new claims for Social Security benefits.
Today's mortgage refinance rates point to savings with 20-, 10-year terms | Dec. 6, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Dec. 6, 2021, which are mixed from last Friday.
Omicron variant concerns drive mortgage rates higher, but still remain at record lows
Mortgage rates are up slightly, driven by concerns over the new COVID-19 omicron variant. Here's why mortgage experts say now is still a good time to refinance your mortgage.
Jerome Powell signals Fed could speed up tapering to bond-buying program
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said it's time to retire the word "temporary" when it comes to inflation. Here's what that could mean for interest rates.
30-year, 15-year mortgage refinance rates stay steady and low | Dec. 3, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Dec. 3, 2021, which are mixed from yesterday.
FHFA sets higher borrowing limits for mortgage loans in 2022
Borrowers will be able to take out mortgage loans reaching nearly $1 million in some areas of the U.S. in 2022. Here's how that lowers interest rates.













