The current average refinance rate for a 30-year, fixed-rate home loan is 6.59%, according to data from popular real estate marketplace Zillow. If you’re a homeowner hoping to refinance your mortgage for a lower rate or perhaps find home equity, read on to see refi interest rates for different types and terms. You can also … Read more
The chairman of the Federal Reserve, Jerome Powell, said on Monday that he sees no risk of contagion in the private credit markets at this time that could spread to the broader financial system, although the central bank is watching the situation carefully. “We’re looking for connections to the banking system, and things that might … Read more
Mortgage rates have fallen in the last few weeks – but what about long-term rates? Where are rates headed in the next five years, and should you wait for mortgage rates to drop before buying or refinancing? The mortgage interest rate is determined by several factors, all of which can give us clues about the … Read more
Mortgage rates are sitting at 6.38%, according to the latest data from Freddie Mac – up slightly from earlier this year, but still lower than last year (in January 2025, rates rose to a little over 7%). (You can see mortgage rates in your area herefrom our marketing partner Bankrate.) So what’s next for mortgage … Read more
The introduction of a plan to protect the National Insurance accounts of people, especially mothers, who may lose out when it comes to the state pension has been delayed, the government announced today (March 30). The delay has been criticized as “very disappointing” by Steve Webb, a former pensions minister and now a partner at … Read more
Home buying contracts for home buyers rose to three months in February, according to figures from the Bank of England. About 62,584 mortgages were approved for home purchases in February, marking the highest monthly number since November 2025, when 64,501 approvals were made. Repossessions, which hold the amount to be repaid only through a different … Read more
The current average refinance rate for a 30-year, fixed-rate home loan is 6.68%, according to data from popular real estate marketplace Zillow. If you’re a homeowner hoping to refinance your mortgage for a lower rate or perhaps find home equity, read on to see refi interest rates for different types and terms. You can also … Read more