Tag Archives: Bankrate

Despite the fixed-rate mortgage dipping slightly over last week, rates still linger nearly 30 basis points higher than they were a month ago. The MBA reports purchase apps have dropped to their lowest levels since 1995, and refi apps to points last found in January 2023.

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

Despite low mortgage rates, relatively few homeowners have acted on an option that could save $100s per month—here is why.

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.

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.