A majority of Americans are delaying life events and activities due to rising inflation, according to a new study from Bankrate, which found that an estimated 53% of consumers have delayed a major financial milestone due to the state of the economy.
Read More »Market Trends: Where’s the Best State to Retire?
Retirement often brings a slower pace of life, and choosing where to settle down can be a great decision. For this study, Bankrate considered some of soon-to-be retirees ...
Read More »Americans Still Want Homes Amid Rising Affordability Concerns
By all available means, data, and metrics, housing prices are still soaring. The growth seen by the typical single-family home over the past two years has been blistering ...
Read More »Home Equity Rate Forecast for 2022
The Federal Reserve has already signaled that rising rates are on the horizon for 2022, but Bankrate has released a new forecast predicting that rates will be adjusted at least twice this ...
Read More »Which Mortgage Lenders Are Earning High Marks?
Anyone who has applied for the mortgage knows that it is an ordeal, to put it lightly, and having the right lender can make a world of difference. Knowing this, Bankrate has scored ...
Read More »Mortgage Apps Continue to Ride the Refi Wave
Economic uncertainty and a rise in Delta variant cases has kept mortgage rates low over the past month, with refinance volume wavering, yet continuing to outpace purchase apps.
Read More »Survey: Most Borrowers Have Not Refinanced
Despite low mortgage rates, relatively few homeowners have acted on an option that could save $100s per month—here is why.
Read More »FHFA Waives Adverse Market Refi Fee
Savings will be passed on to consumers, as lenders will no longer be required to pay the GSEs a fee when they deliver refinanced mortgages.
Read More »Keeping the American Dream Alive
With the housing market booming but suffering from widespread inventory shortages, MReport examines how the industry can help guide more borrowers around the obstacles and toward their goal of homeownership.
Read More »Homeownership Costs a ‘Rude Awakening’ for Some Buyers
Nearly two-thirds of millennial homebuyers are reporting some regrets after the purchase of their new home.
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