Fed rate hike sends mortgage rates soaring past 4%

Following the Federal Reserve's decision to raise rates, mortgage rates surged past 4% this week for the first time since 2019, according to Freddie Mac.

Sen. Murray urges Biden to extend student loan payment pause until 2023

The Washington senator wants to postpone the restart of federal student loan repayment until 2023 to address issues with the “broken” borrowing system.

Federal Reserve raises interest rate to cool off inflation

For the first time since 2018, the Federal Reserve has raised its interest rate. Economists say it’s necessary to reign in inflation, but it will come with a short-term cost to your wallet.

'Competitive' spring homebuying season is starting early this year, industry analyst says

Despite higher prices, a recent decrease in mortgage rates and stabilizing inventory levels may be advantageous for homebuyers in the coming months, one economist recently said.

Federal Reserve raises interest rates: What to do now

In order to fight decades-high inflation levels, the Federal Reserve raised rates for the first time since 2018 on Wednesday.

Housing affordability tightens as majority of US sees double-digit home price growth in Q4 2021: NAR

Though home prices appreciation is slowing, growth remains strong as many metropolitan areas across America saw double-digit increases in the fourth quarter of 2021, according to the NAR.