Bank deposits fell by more than $76 billion
Bank deposits fell by $76.2 billion in April, following the highly publicized closures of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and other tech-focused financial institutions. Moreover, high interest rates continue to put pressure on both banks and consumers.
Biden asks student loan companies to prepare for end to payment pause
The Education Department has notified student loan servicers to prepare for an end to the COVID-19 student loan payment pause.
Today's best mortgage deal? Back to 15-year terms | May 1, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for May 1, 2023, which are mixed from Friday.
Gas prices dip, offering consumers some relief at the pump: AAA
The national average cost for a gallon of gas dropped by five cents from last week to $3.68, reflecting a dip in oil prices, AAA said.
Today's best mortgage deal? Back to 15-year terms | April 28, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for April 28, 2023, which are trending up from yesterday.
The Fed is expected to raise interest rates again in May: Economists
The Fed is expected to raise interest rates by 25 basis points again in May, according to a poll of economists. This is what you need to know.
Today's best mortgage deal? Rates for 10-year terms | April 27, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for April 27, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
Today's lowest mortgage rate? 15-year terms | April 26, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for April 26, 2023, which are trending down from yesterday.
Knowing how insurance rates are calculated could save drivers money: survey
Roughly 80% of American drivers surveyed can't identify the factors used to determine car insurance rate, a survey by the Zebra said. This knowledge gap could be costing them on their auto insurance premiums.
These are the cities you can earn six figures in and still be broke
A new study found that in 16 of the 100 largest U.S. metros, a family of three earning a $100,000 annual income would spend more on the basics than what they earn. California cities made up half of the list.
Supreme Court allows $6 billion in payments to continue in student loan relief case
The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) has declined to block a $6 billion student loan settlement involving more than 200,000 students who accused their schools of fraudulent activity. But not all borrowers qualify for relief. Here’s what you need to know.
Today's best mortgage deal? 15-year terms for 6th day in a row | April 25, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for April 25, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
What happens when you close a credit card?
Some aspects of a person's credit score will be affected immediately upon closing an account.
Student loan refinance interest rates edge down for 5-year loans
The latest trends in interest rates for student loan refinancing from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Today's best mortgage rate? 15-year terms remain steady at 5.625 percent | April 24, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for April 24, 2023, which are mixed from last Friday.
Today's best mortgage deal? Rates for 15-year terms at 5.625 percent | April 21, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for April 21, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
Mortgage rates rise, add to affordability issues
The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate increased to 6.39%. Higher rates and low housing supply is putting affordability constraints on would-be homebuyers. But there are still ways to find the best rate.
Home price growth continues to slow down: Fannie Mae
Home prices increased by 4.7% year-over-year in Q1 2023. However, that marked a significant slowdown from annual growth in the previous quarter. Still, low home supply and high mortgage rates have raised affordability issues for potential home buyers. Here’s what you need to know.
Today’s mortgage rates continue to climb, pushing over 6 percent | April 20, 2023
With mortgage rates climbing, borrowers should act quickly to lock in their preferred rate ahead of likely future increases.
Today's best mortgage deal? 15-year terms remain today's lowest rates | April 19, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for April 19, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.